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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 796.8153 EAN: 9780028638324 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0028638328 Label: Alpha Manufacturer: Alpha Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: July 05, 2000 Publisher: Alpha Studio: Alpha Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good book before you sign upComplete Idiot's Guide to Karate Overall, not a bad book for a general overview of karate. Would be especially useful for those deciding which type of martial arts to go into or for the beginner. The descriptions of blocks and punches were for the most part, the most useful part of the book. My biggest complaint is that there was very little discussion of the origins and differences between different styles of karate. A good overview, but probably not a valuable reference. Well worth the money. Rating:  - first one to buyI was probably about twelve years old when I bought my first book on karate, and over the last forty plus years have bought a lot more, and for the person just looking into karate for themselves or for their child, this is the first book I'd advise them to buy. There are others, too, like Mark Groenwald's "Karate the Japanese Way" and C.W. Nicol's "Moving Zen," and even Peter Urban's "The Karate Dojo", that are very good, but this is a gem of a book and gives really solid advice about what to look ... Read More Rating: - Black Belt material - Certainly not for Idiot'sIn addition to the other review here, this book is much more than what has been described. It would suit any Okinawan/Japanese style of karate not just Shotokan. It's a large book & isn't intended as an introduction (IMHO). Many hundreds of subjects are covered, some as deeply philosophical as Zanshin & Mushin etc. Although these subjects are covered very briefly, they are done so in such a concise way that you get the full meaning. "An Idiot's Guide" is an unfortunate title as many Brown and ... Read More Rating: - Good Addition to Your LibraryMany years ago when I first was looking for a style to study I came across this book and enjoyed it immensely. It is well written and informed. Ultimately I ended up choosing a style not listed in this book but the principles it covers on how to choose a style were very helpful. I long since gave my copy away to someone who wanted to study the martial arts and one day when I get a chance to clear out my already crowded library I hope to get a new and hopefully updated copy. Rating: - The complete Indiots guide to karateWhether you are begining Karate, re-entering Karte after a long break or a practicing advanced Karate-ka this books is invaluable. It brings the complicated structure, terminology to an easy understanding level and is unbiased and not self promoting. It really is a great guide. |
