Shotokan Karate: 10th Kyu to 6th Kyu

By Keinosuke Enoeda

This volume takes the student from the 10th kyu or White Belt to 6th kyu or Green Belt. Each section is divided into separate levels for the relevant kyu grade, incorporating appropriate techniques,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713643110
• ISBN13: 9780713643114
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: A & C Black
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

a fine reference for all levels of karate student

This book sets out much of the beginning syllabus of Shotokan Karate, setting out the appropriate kata (prearranged sequences of offensive and defensive karate techniques), basic technique, and basic prearranged sparring sequences. The author is one of the most senior and technically proficient of the Japan Karate Association instructors.While no book can substitute for actual training with a competent instructor, this book and its companion by the same author provide an excellent reference manual of orthodox technique for the experienced student.For the beginner, this book and its companion provide a road map of the territory to be covered over the first few years of training. These are excellent books with extremely high production values, and contain a remarkable amount of high quality information.

an excellent reference for karate students of all levels

In classical karate, the student proceeds through a syllabus of kata (prearranged sequences of defensive and offensive techniques), basic techniques, and kumite (sparring practice).The Japan Karate Association syllabus is set out, in substantial part, in this book and its companion volume. The author is an instructor of the highest level of authority in the world of Shotokan Karate. While no book can substitute for regular training with a competent instructor, this book and its companion represent a remarkable reference work, and contain a large amount of information of the highest quality. This book and its companion are excellent references for the experienced karate student, and will help the student maintain correct technique. For the beginning student of karate, the book provides a map showing the territory the student will cover over the first years of instruction, and shows the quality of technique that can be attained with correct instruction and serious application.