Best Karate, Volume 2: Fundamentals

by Masatoshi Nakayama

Book Overview

As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568364644
• ISBN13: 9781568364643
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Kodansha International
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Simply the Best

The Best Karate Series are the definitive books for learning the art of Shotokan karate. They have been around for many years and still none have surpassed their excellence. They are very helpful for the beginner and the advanced student alike. I have read them all and have found that each book in the series is excellent. Although you can't learn a martial art from a book alone, these books are an excellent supplement to your training and are very helpful in learning the finer points of the art of Shotokan. Each book in this series sets the standard for books on Shotokan training. There are simply none better, at least none better that I have found, and I read a lot of martial arts books. I highly recommend these books for anyone who is interested in improving their karate or who is interested in Shotokan. They are simply the best! Highly recommended. 5 Stars. Bohdi Sanders, Shotokan Blackbelt and author of Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path

An excellent guide to Shotokan Karate Basic techniques.

The Best Karate Series by the late Master Nakayama are fantastic manuals to help any karate student improve their techniques and understanding of karate-do. This volume covers an explanation of Karate-Do, how to use the hips correctly to deliver the most powerful blocks, punches, strikes and kicks. The importance of having a strong stance, how to change direction and how to block, punch, strike and kick correctly are covered in this text. Using this great text in combination with training in a Shotokan Karate dojo will increase your skill level to a high degree. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Shotokan Karate for Self-Defense: Combat Karate for the street official manual, Tanto-Juitsu official manual, Waki-zashi-jutsu official manual, Monadnock Defensive Tactics System, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Martial Art Myths, Never Trust a Politician).

A great series to start your personal library with

I recommend Nakayama sensei's Best Karate series as a must have for any personal library. Individually, each book is not the be all-end all of karate knowledge, but taken as a set, it offers a wide range of information and motivation for the beginning karateka. Plus...its a classic with the little men jumping and kicking all over the pages!

A MUST FOR THE MOST SERIOUS KARATE-KA!!!

Sensei Nakayama provides readers with a no-nonsense in-depth study of what is required to develop solid fundamentals in Karate! This book is very easy to visualize and comprehend. Traditional Japanese instruction from a great master!

The serious students starting point.

The Best Karate series is THE definitive reference for the praticing karataka. Fundamentals covers the basic blocks, strikes and stances.