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Index
Cover
Copyright
Content
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
Part 1: Introduction
History
Mental and Physical Development
Rules of Conduct
The Training Hall
Formalities
Grading
Shotokan Rank Structure
Basic Training
BEGINNER'S BASIC COURSE
INTERMEDIATE BASIC COURSE
ADVANCED BASIC COURSE
Summer Training Schedule
Part 2: Training
Vital Areas and Natural Weapons
The Kiai
Body Positions
Calisthenics
OPENING CALISTHENICS
CLOSING CALISTHENICS
Stance
Balance
Slide-Step
Hand Techniques
BLOCKING
ATTACKING
COMBINATION BLOCKING AND ATTACKING
Foot Techniques
Combination Foot and Hand Attacks
Combination Blocking, Foot, and Hand Attacks
Defense Against Foot Attacks
Helpful Hints
Development of Powerful Punch
PUNCHING EXERCISES
PUNCHING BOARD
Special Exercises
REACTION SPEED
PUNCHING SPEED
ENDURANCE
STANCE
PUNCHING POWER
ABDOMEN
LEGS
NECK
WRIST AND FOREARM
LEG STRETCHING
BLOCKING SPEED
DISTANCE CONTROL
MUSCLE TONE
BLOCKING POWER
Part 3: SPARRING
Sparring (kumife)
BASIC SPARRING
SEMIFREE AND FREE-STYLE SPARRING
APPLICATION
THE ATTACK
CREATING AN OPENING
BREAKING THE OPPONENT'S BALANCE
CLOSING THE DISTANCE
THROWING TECHNIQUES
Footnotes
Multiple Opponents
Contest Rules
Forms
Conclusion
Appendices
1. CHRONOLOGY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF KARATE
2. OUTLINE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD OF KARATE
Training Hall Glossary
Index
Back Cover
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