The world's greatest karate master reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world's greatest martial arts. With 1,000 photos that break down each movement and exercise, the Master describes every important aspect of karate, starting with the basic elements and leading up through set combinations and sparring. From hand to foot, there's a technique to build strength, control, precision, and agility. Make several different types of fists, as well as handswords. Add on the elbow, forearm, and the rest of the upper body. Work every part of the foot, and try out preliminary exercises for the wrist, Achilles tendon, knees, and hips; preparations for the roundhouse block; and 16 different stances. Begin mastering defensive moves and varying the fundamental techniques--lunges, thrusts, blocks, and fighting blows--by trying them in several different positions. Lunge kick, control your breathing, and move on to the "Kata
, karate's set and leveled combinations that have to be practiced to perfection. At this point you're ready to think about free sparring, or "Kumite
, with five preparatory stances, and by considering "Ma-ai
, a combination of the distance between you and your partner and the speed at which you're both moving. You'll also get guidance on gaining the discipline, the focus, and the force to do "Tameshiwari
, the art of breaking wood and other materials with your fist. Advice on everyday techniques for fitness, special training exercises, and competition karate will help you reach your pinnacle of strength! Previously published as "Mas Oyama's Essential Karate
. 256 pages, 1,000 b/w illus., 8 x 10.

Mas Oyama's Complete Karate Course

Sports & Outdoors

Ōyama, Masutatsu

Oyama, Mas

Individual Sports

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

It's still the classic text on karate, newly reissued. The world's greatest karate master reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world's greatest martial arts. With over 1,300 photos that break down each movement and exercise, the master describes every aspect of karate, starting with the basic elements and leading up through set combinations, sparring, and competition. Build strength, control, precision, and agility from hand to foot. Make several different types of fists, as well as hand swords. Add the elbow, forearm, and the entire upper body. Try out preliminary exercises for the wrist, Achilles tendon, knees, and hips; preparations for the roundhouse block; and 16 stances. Master defensive moves, variations on fundamental techniques, and the Kata, karate's all-important set and leveled combinations. At this point you're ready to think about free sparring, or Kumite, with five preparatory stances. Plus: guidance on doing Tameshiwari--breaking wood and other materials with your fist--and reaching your pinnacle of strength!

Karate School

Children's Books

Sterling

It’s a classic, with over 750,000 copies sold! The world’s greatest karate master, and the founder of modern day karate, Mas Oyama, reveals his philosophy and technique for practicing one of the world’s greatest martial arts. With more than 1,300 photos that break down each movement and exercise, the Master describes every important aspect of karate. It all begins with the basic elements and leads up through set combinations, sparring, and even Tameshiwari, the art of breaking wood and other materials with your fist. From hand to foot, there’s a technique to build strength, control, precision, and agility. Try various fists, handswords, foot and upper body work, preparations for the roundhouse block, 16 different stances, numerous defensive moves, and Katas—karate’s set and leveled combinations that must be practiced to perfection. Everything the budding black belt needs is right here.

Mas Oyama's Classic Karate

Union Square & Co.

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