Best Karate, Vol.3: Kumite 1

by Masatoshi Nakayama

In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals.

Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Association. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of source and concentration
of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training.

Genres: Martial Arts

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[John L and Benji · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author is a 9th degree black belt. This is probably my favorite best karate book from the series. You get to see black belts spar each other with commentary and learn strategy. There are also techniques that you learn from this book including advanced ones. These photos are not from standing still. They are photos taken in a split second before smartphones! It was awesome!

[Susan (Sue) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good, but I guess I need more practice to fully understand what's going on in the pictures, since there are few words of description to accompany them.