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Shotokan Karate: In Search of Excellence (Paperback)

by Ashley Croft (Author) "There has always been a degree of mystique behind karate, possibly due to the fact that for centuries it has been taught in secret, surrounded..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 239 pages
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd; illustrated edition edition (26 Feb 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1861263902
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861263902
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 523,203 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This book is unique in that it provides detailed theory and explanation of the karate techniques, but presented in a manner that can be easily followed and understood by all. It is comprehensive and metioulous, and contains a depth of material unsurpassed in a book of this nature." Rick Clark

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Shotokan Karate is one of the most widely practised styles of karate in the world. For most of its history it has been taught clandestinely, with past masters only entrusting their secrets to a select few pupils. This approach has changed dramatically over the last 75 years, with karate being exported throughout the world. Topics include: fundamental principles and philosophy; main striking, blocking and kicking techniques; detailed instructions of moves with descriptions of the most common mistakes; flexibility training and the physiology of stretching, and finally provides an insight into the mysterious art of Kyusho Jutsu.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A first grade guide to what to do and not to do!, 31 Jul 2001
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Whatever the reason you are studying karate this book will help you to get it right. There is an excellent explanation of where each party of the body should or perhaps more important should not be, with good photographs to back up the explanations. I am studying Jukaikido, which is a mixture of many Martical Arts, this book has been of great benefit to improve the Karate aspects of my discipline. The only thing I had hoped would be in the book, and was not, was an explanation of how to do the first Katas. This information I gained from "Shotokan Karate 10th kyu to 6th kyu" by Sensei Enoeda. I found these two books complemented each other.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for all Shotokan grades., 7 Jun 2001
Ashley Croft's book Shotokan Karate is an excellent guide to this style of karate for beginners right through to senior grades. Not only does it make for a very interesting read, covering various aspects such as the history of karate, traditions, and terminology, but it is also an excellent book for reference purposes. He covers all the fundamental basics of shotokan, blocking, striking, kicking and stances. However, not only does he give a thorough breakdown of how to perform each technique but he also lists the most common mistakes, and how the karate-ka can avoid making them. A must for all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 'A very interesting read, suitable for beginners', 17 Nov 2001
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The book starts off by telling you about Shotokan Karate itself before actually moving onto any moves etc. It does this very well as it gives you a brief review of it's creation, without being boring. Superb illustrations for the beginner to review. Ace!
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4.0 out of 5 stars We enjoyed reading and the pictures were very helpful Many Thanks
I have just taken up Karate and now they are starting to have the gradings with the Kata so I wanted some help to practice at home. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. Dudeney

3.0 out of 5 stars Not unravelled enough
I expected this book to go into detail explaining the various (often cryptic) moves in the Shotokan Karate kata. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Oberon Stark

4.0 out of 5 stars Best book around on Bunkai yet!
A good Shotokan beginner's book with LOTS of clear colour pictures showing the first six kata's in the Shotokan canon up to Heian Godan. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by Terry Tozer

5.0 out of 5 stars A very practical guide
As a beginner at Shotokan Karate I found this book very useful. The basics section is clear and easy to follow which is certainly not the case for most instructional books! Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2002 by Mr Haydn Callow

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read
This book is a must for any one who is interested in getting it right! Mr Croft is quite a brilliant man to be able to make this book so easy to follow, his book helps you with... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have title' for any traditional Shotokan karate-ka
I have read numerous books on the subject of Shotokan karate and I would rate this publication up there with the reference books from Kanazawa Sensei and John Van Weenan. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2001 by craig.jones@lis.co.uk

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