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Karate for Kids
A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate—designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind.
First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world—one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing—but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment.
Karate for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about karate and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals.
With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed karate exercises, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.
First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world—one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing—but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment.
Karate for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about karate and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals.
With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed karate exercises, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published July 15, 2004
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December 22, 2019
A short introduction to karate for those who have no idea about karate or kungfu (like myself).
Pros:
- Concise.
- Beautifully formated. Easy to read.
- Cover all what you need to know before sending your kid(s) to karate school.
- The first and last few chapters are informative.
Cons: Mostly in the middle chapters about karate techniques.
- Static drawings, few arrows to indicate movements, hence hard to imagine the actions.
- Few illustrations. For instance, there are 9 hand positions explained in text, but no single illustration for them.
For the techniques, I think videos (e.g. on YouTube) are more resourceful.
Pros:
- Concise.
- Beautifully formated. Easy to read.
- Cover all what you need to know before sending your kid(s) to karate school.
- The first and last few chapters are informative.
Cons: Mostly in the middle chapters about karate techniques.
- Static drawings, few arrows to indicate movements, hence hard to imagine the actions.
- Few illustrations. For instance, there are 9 hand positions explained in text, but no single illustration for them.
For the techniques, I think videos (e.g. on YouTube) are more resourceful.
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