Karate for kids and for Mom and Dad, too / Vincent A. Cruz ; illustrated by Edward Luena by Cruz, Vincent A., author, Luena, Edward, illustrator instant download

Karate for kids and for Mom and Dad, too / Vincent A. Cruz ; illustrated by Edward Luena by Cruz, Vincent A., author, Luena, Edward, illustrator instant download

150 pages : 23 cm, \"Karate is a growing phenomenon in the United States and internationally, and adults as well as children of all ages have discovered this Japanese martial art. In Karate for Kids, author Vincent A. Cruz presents a discussion of the essential physical and philosophical elements of traditional karate and provides clear and purposeful instruction for the young practitioner\" -- Page [4] cover, \"Endorsed by the International San Ten Karate Do Association\" -- Page [vi], Includes bibliographical references (page 147), What is karate? -- The masters -- Basic concepts -- Basic principles -- Philosophy -- Getting started -- Organizing the karate techniques -- Stances -- Body posturing and shifting -- Punching techniques -- Basic punching techniques -- Striking techniques, Uchi Waza -- Blocking -- Kicking techniques -- The kata -- Combining techniques