Wolf Dieter Wichmann

Learn the basic techniques described here and you will develop and improve your attack, defence and general confidence. Learn all the sequences in this book and you will have taken a giant step towards complete mastery of the art of karate!

The author is a 4th dan karate expert who has been a successful competitor in World and European championships. He holds a diploma in Sports Education and is a consultant instructor for the German Karate Society. His book presents an easy to follow step-by-step photographic description of the seven basic sequences of kata-the 'living textbook' of karate.

It will prove invaluable to beginners and more experienced exponents alike.

Contents

Karate-do
Kata
Instructions for practice
Essential points in kata training
Kata 1: Heian shodan
Kata 2: Heian nidan
Kata 3: Heian sandan
Kata 4: Heian yondan
Kata 5: Heian godan
Kata 6: Tekki shodan
Kata 7: Bassai-dai
Conclusion… (altro)