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In Black Belt Karate, Hirokazu Kanazawa, the most respected figure in the karate world, offers a systematic approach to basic karate, and provides an intensive training course. Karate is a martial art that can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or gender, and can be undertaken at any time during a persons life. The training system employed in karate comprises three main areas: kihon (basics), kumite (sparring), and kata (forms). Using meticulously detailed explanations and illustrative photos, Kanazawa provides readers with an intensive selfstudy training course designed to be accessible to beginners, as well as to those already at an intermediate level. If practiced continuously and diligently over the course of a year, a practitioner will be able to attain blackbeltlevel proficiency. Praise for Black Belt Karate: 'By following each and every page of this book as if receiving instruction directly from Mr. Kanazawa, I believe that over time, with careful practice, gaining proficiency is all but guaranteed. For anyone setting out to master karatedo, you hold in your hands a fine book indeed.The late Masatoshi Nakayama, former chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association and author of Kodansha's Best Karate series
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course'? A: 'Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course' offers a systematic approach to karate, focusing on three key areas: kihon (basics), kumite (sparring), and kata (forms), making it suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners.
- Q: Who is the author of this karate book? A: The author of 'Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course' is Hirokazu Kanazawa, a respected figure in the karate world.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course' contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners, with detailed explanations and illustrative photos to guide the learning process.
- Q: When was 'Black Belt Karate: The Intensive Course' published? A: The book was published on June 23, 2006.
- Q: What can practitioners expect to achieve by following this training course? A: If practiced diligently over the course of a year, practitioners can attain black-belt-level proficiency in karate.
- Q: What notable praise has this book received? A: The late Masatoshi Nakayama, a former chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, praised the book for its instructional value, suggesting that careful practice following its guidance can lead to proficiency.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book to aid learning? A: Yes, the book includes meticulously detailed explanations along with illustrative photos to assist readers in their karate training.