Beginning Karate (Japanese Arts)

By Tonny Tulleners

Book Overview

Tonny Tulleners, the 1965 middleweight International Karate Champion, demonstrates the novice techniques of shotokan karate and discusses the most common errors made by the beginner. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089750027X
• ISBN13: 9780897500272
• Release Date: June 1974
• Publisher: Black Belt Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great beginner's book

I got this book years ago, before I ever formally studied martial arts. It lays out the basics clearly in photographs, pointing out common mistakes. It stresses form of technique, which is just what a beginner needs. After practicing with nothing more than this book (because it really does come down to practice), when I finally did start studying in a school, instructors would ask me, "You really never studied before?" And don't let the title dissuade you. It's Karate based, but the material it covers: bowing, blocks, punches, kicks, etc, are fundamental to all martial arts. What you learn from this book can be applied to any style, and after years of training, the material is as fresh and relevant as ever.