| | Advanced Karate - Kumite| | The Advanced Karate Manual by Vince Morris and Aidan Trimble"The Advanced Karate Manual" is designed as a companion volume to "Karate-Do Manual". Written for those who have already achieved proficiency in the sport, the book aims to help the reader attain the increasingly high standards of speed, strength and skill required for modern karate Kumite competition. The book also looks at advances in training methods and provides a catalogue of exercises and sequences which can be practised with or without a partner. Other sections cover the psychological aspects of training, the use of equipment, the execution of advanced techniques and the nature and role of the karate coach. Vince Morris is a winning karate competitor, referee and administrator. He established the English Karate Federation and has been the Chairman of the Martial Arts Commission. Aidan Trimble, while in the Shotokan Karate International, was three times British Champion, twice European Team Champion, first World Individual Kumite Champion and winner of several other titles. |  |
 | Competitive Karate- Featuring the Superfoot System by Adam Gibson and Bill WallaceGibson and Wallace begin by teaching the seven primary techniques of the Superfoot System. They then present the best attacks and counter manoeuvres for you to apply in a variety of fight situations. Drawing and luring techniques show you how to set up opponents, opening them to your attacks. Evasive and blocking techniques help you fend off their best attacks. You’ll also discover which strategies work best to highlight your personal strengths and exploit opponents’ weaknesses. Training and sparring programs will build your speed, power, flexibility, stamina, and mental toughness—all essential for success in competition. Adam Gibson has been a martial arts competitor and instructor for the past 15 years. Gibson holds advanced black belts in both taekwondo and hapkido. He has run his own martial arts studio for a decade and has made dozens of martial arts instructional videos. He is also the author of two other books, Taekwondo Sparring Strategies: For the Ring and the Street and Advanced Taekwondo: Sparring and Hapkido Techniques. Bill "Superfoot" Wallace is a martial arts legend. Known as "Superfoot" for his awesome left leg, he retired as the Professional Karate Association (PKA) undefeated middleweight champion after 15 years of competing in both full-contact and point tournaments. During his competitive years, Wallace captured the U.S. Championships title three times, the U.S. Karate Association (USKA) Grand Nationals title three times, and the Top Ten Nationals title twice. He is now a regular columnist for Black Belt and has written three martial arts books: Karate: Basic Concepts & Skills, Dynamic Kicking & Stretching, and The Ultimate Kick. | |
 | Karate: The Skills of the Game by Vic Charles"Vic Charles is probably the most outstanding competition fighter in the history of British karate." Ticky Donovan, England and GB Manager. The book makes use of superb sequence photographs to illustrate the skills and techniques of this traditional art and demanding sport. Exploring both recreational and competition karate, Vic Charles gives sound instruction and advice to karateka of all levels, as well as looking at the history, the grading system, etiquette and fitness. | by |
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