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The Shotokan Karate Handbook: Beginner to Black Belt (Fifth Edition) (Paperback)

by Gursharan Sahota (Author)
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  • Paperback: 284 pages
  • Publisher: Gursharan Sahota; Fifth edition (11 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0952463806
  • ISBN-13: 978-0952463801
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 19 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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There have been numerous books written on the subject of Karate, including many that claim to show an easy, step-by-step, way of becoming a black belt by the third chapter. In a martial art such as Karate, it is extremely rare to find a book that can help the student with the physical aspect of Karate to any great degree. However, every now and then a publication appears on the bookstands that can do just that. One such book is this one. The following pages contain a wealth of information on the Kihon, Kata, and Kumite aspects of Traditional Shotokan. Written in an easy to follow manner, and supplemented by an extremely comprehensive set of photographs, this handbook is easily one of the more superior publications available.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very comprehensive beginners guide to Karate, 19 Jun 2000
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I found this book to be incredibly helpful in learning the basics of Karate.

The photos are clear and easy to follow. The descriptions are fairly concise.

One word of advice, don't try to use this book to teach you Karate, it should only be used in conjunction with Karate lessons, to review katas or techniques you've already learned. Otherwise you might find yourself very confused!

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably this is the most complete book on Shotokhan Karate, 1 May 2000
This book is most probably the most complete book on Shotokan Karate I have seen to date.

This book covers all the basic points that cover the craft and is easy to read and understand when used in concert with structured training.

The only gripe is that one or two of the photos are a little confusing. E.g. jiyu ippon mae geri 5.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Start to finish it's a black belt of books, 8 Oct 2006
Bought this book in 1999 and never looked back. This book (in conjunction with regular classes, and the instructional video's that go hand in hand with the book) helped me achieve my black belt (Shodan) in Shotokan Karate.

In my opinion this is one reference book that everyone in Shotokan Karate should have on their shelf.

-Ken
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shotokan
This seemed like a good book but I had to return it as the Shotokan style in the book is different to the one my daughter is doing.
Published 3 months ago by Colinkingshott

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginners guide
This is an excellent book for all those learning Shotokan Karate - in conjunction with training sessions with a Sensei. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Pidcock

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best a Karate-ka can get!!
I've been carrying Gursharan's books around in my bag now for the last ten years and swear by them. Of all the hundreds of book that I have about Shotokan karate, I always fall... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Terry Tozer

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but
This is an excellent book that covers virtually all the basics and Kata you will need to go from beginner to black belt. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2007 by S J Buck

4.0 out of 5 stars good, but...
overall the book is very good. but following some techniques are difficult to follow due to a lack of directional arrows. this book has an excellent page of different fists.
Published on 1 Sep 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
This book was writen by the 6th dan cheif instructor of TISKA senseiGursharan Sahota. It is an excellent book and invaluable training aid. Read more
Published on 23 April 2004 by jamierox13

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