Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.

Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?

Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!

This karate book contains the following vital information:

• The origins of Karate—its philosophy, history, and different schools
• How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you
• Getting ready for your first class—what actually happens in a Karate class?
• The essential elements—stances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks
• How to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kata
• Effective ways to succeed in Karate—how to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments
• Resources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Karate