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Traditional Karate Magazine
Essential reading for all Shotokan practitioners.
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This, the best selling book on Shotokan Karate in Europe, was published to fulfil the need for an elementary instruction manual written by a westerner for westerners, covering the three main basic concepts of karate training and a wealth of information on this fascinating Martial Art. It takes the student on the journey from beginner to black belt. It is an extremely versatile book and intended as a manual to assist club training and enable the beginner to follow the basic fundamentals that he has been taught by his own instructor. Ultimately and more importantly, it provides an insight into Karate-do, and its effect in terms of developing the character and mind of the student. The book contains over 1,500 photographs to illustrate the techniques in full and covers the following: Introduction: Part 1: Kihon: Basic techniques i.e. Stances, Punching, Striking, Blocking and Kicking Part 2: Kata:
Formal Exercise i.e. Taikyoku Shodan, Heian 1 - 5 with all applications Part 3: Kumite: Sparring i.e. Go Hon Kumite, Sambon Kumite, 21 Kihon Ippon Kumite, 30 Jiyu Ippon Kumite Part 4: Karate for Everyone. This comprehensive 100-page section includes: Women in Karate, 37 Self Defence Techniques, How to Choose a Club, The Relationship between Teacher and Student, Basic Rules of Etiquette, Children in Karate, The Dojo Kun (oath), The Mature Student, Preparing for Grading, The Belt Ranking System, The Grading Syllabus, 1 - 100 in Japanese, Weight Training for the Martial Artist, Anatomical Charts of Human Musculature, Vital Points of the Human Body, Exercises, The Master's Stories, Mind Over Matter, (Self Hypnosis, Visualisation, Sports Psyching, Guided Imagery.) Genealogy of Modern Karate. Shoto Niju Kun and Karate v Cancer. Eighteen years after its first publication, The Beginners Guide to Shotokan Karate, now in its 13th reprint, has proved to be the best selling book in the Shotokan style in Great Britain and many other countries worldwide. The latest edition packed with invaluable information, still retains the 'simplicity of layout' that has been a hallmark of this book. "I tried very hard to find satisfactory answers to the countless questions posed by beginners, and in the process impart my thoughts on the philosophical and traditional aspects of Karate-do. In concentrating on the myriad of fighting techniques, I have endeavoured not to neglect the even more important elements of discipline, etiquette, loyalty and chivalry - all of which are most admirable qualities that my own teacher, 'Kanazawa Sensei demonstrated - by example'.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book started my journey in learning Traditional Shotokan karate and has proved to be vital in my personal development acompanied with instruction.
Prior to training and gradings it helps provide a structure to analysing your own technique through Sensei John Van Weeenen's step by step guide and helps develops the karateka from basics to Kumite and kata!
Excellent reading and learning.
Prior to training and gradings it helps provide a structure to analysing your own technique through Sensei John Van Weeenen's step by step guide and helps develops the karateka from basics to Kumite and kata!
Excellent reading and learning.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book almost 15 years ago and I still find that it has not been surpassed. The clarity of the photos clearly demonstrate technniques in a very accessible manner. I have bought many copies of this book, as friends, who visit, and also train in the shotokan style, borrow my copies and never seem willing to return them! A must for beginners and advanced students alike-now followed up by the great Sensei's 'Advanced' guide.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well, if you are looking for a karate book which will take you from white to black belt while maintaining the interest which made you start the sport in the first place, this is it.
It is friendly and informative, and certainly aroused my attention.
A recommended read for anyone who wants to succeed in Karate.
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a good guide to karate
The beginners guide to shotokan karate is a good guide for all those that practice Karate. Although quite dated, as it was first published in 1983, the Karate is still the same... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Simon Wilson
Beginners Guide To Shotokan Karate
This book has already been such a help to me. At 47 years of age it's sometimes difficult to learn something so alien, yet John Van Weenan makes it all seem so easy when combined... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jon Harper
Great reference material
A great book. First bought it when I was 14 and unable to find a decent club to train at. This book was a perfect training companion for someone who just needed to know the basics. Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by BritFuFan
A very good book.
I reccomend this book 100 per cent if you are a begginer or kyu grade. I'm a secound kyu and of the 100's of books I own this is the one book that is always close to hand. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by nintai
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Published on 21 Jun 2009 by R. Pearce
It's sill a masterpiece!!
"Beginner to Black belt" (up to 4th kyu anyway) by John was my first ever book on karate & when I look back now over the years and compare it with the "Hundreds" of other books I... Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by Terry Tozer
It's sill a masterpiece!!,
"Beginner to Black belt" (well up to 4th kyu anyway) by John was my first ever book on karate & when I look back now over the years and compare it with the "Hundreds" of other... Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by Terry Tozer
Karate novice
This book is an excellent training aid when used to support formal, professional karate training. It re-inforces the various techniques taught and serves as an excellent reminder... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2007 by T. Haskell
Excellent
Whoever left the one star rating does not have a clue what hes talking about John is probably one of the leading shotokan experts in this country and was one of the people... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2005 by "jamierox13"
Nearly!!
Sensei Van Weenen is undoubtedly among Britain's top Shotokan experts, and this book, which has now been on the market for 22 years in different forms, is amongst the best... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2005 by AL
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