Mastering Karate (Mastering Martial Arts Series) - Softcover

" ""Mastering Karate "is set to become a classic in the field of martial arts instruction. Jerry Beasley approaches every undertaking with a thoroughness that is often lacking in the industry." Mastering Karate "will satisfy that need, and all martial artists in the English-speaking world will benefit.""" "Black Belt" magazine """I have worked closely with Dr. Beasley over the past 15 years at the Karate College. He is among the most learned individuals in the martial arts today. Mastering Karate will become a standard in the field of martial arts instruction.""" Bill ""Superfoot"" Wallace The original undefeated PKA world middleweight champion Member, "Black Belt" magazine Hall of Fame ""Mastering Karate "is an innovative, insightful, and in-depth analysis of the art. Just the kind of presentation we expect from the scholar recognized as America's foremost martial arts professor. Every practitioner should read a copy of Mastering Karate by Dr. Jerry Beasley.""" Joe Lewis America's first world champion in karate and kickboxing Member, "Black Belt" magazine Hall of Fame "

This guide offers advice for enhancing individual performance, as well as specific strategies for success in sparring situations. There are chapters on offensive and defensive tactics and photographs provide the visual clues required to develop the skills needed to progress through the intermediate and advanced ranks. This guide also features a chapter on teaching styles and methods. "Mastering Karate" also offers an in-depth look at the history, traditions, etiquette, techniques and training methods that trace the evolution of Western karate. The author has been named Instructor of the Year by "Black Belt" magazine and dubbed the published authority on American karate by "Inside Karate" magazine.