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Ventresca, Peter Shoto-Kan Karate The Ultimate in Self-Defense
VT Charles E. Tuttle 1990 0804816581 / 9780804816588 First Edition Softcover Very Good+
Very good condition. Pages clean, tight and unmarked, small amount of spotting to outer edge of pages. Cover is scuffed with light edge and corner wear, old price sticker on rear. B/w photos. This lucid introduction to Shoto-kan Karate, a unique Japanese style of the popular ancient art of "empty-hand"self-defense, explains and illustrates two of the major kata, or forms, in which all karate techniques are contained. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; The first few chapters are devoted to warm-up exercises, stances, and blocking and kicking techniques that prepare the student for the study and practice of the two kata-Bassai No. 1 and Tekki No. 1. The presentation of the two kata is ideal for the home practitioner: the sequence of the movements appears on one page and their actual application against an opponent is shown on the facing page. Thus, the student can see at a glance the proper execution and application of each technique. The book is designed to lead the student up to the rank of black belt. [400-osl]
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6.55 USD
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