This is the latest book in the series teaching students “Basic Shotokan Karate’. With a twist, explaining how, with what, and when an attack is likely to occur! Providing a definitive guide to ‘Karate’ for the beginner, “The Shotokan Way” With the aid of over 500 photo illustrations, A simple ‘20 Lesson Plan’ teaches “Attack Psychology” collated from victims, youth offenders, and military branches, and with the aid of his students Frank teaches;

Basics (Kihon) Sparring (Kumite) Formal Exercise (Kata)

Showing a massive variety of punching, kicking and blocking techniques. Heian Kata's and Kihon Ippon Kumite techniques are explained in full. This book is to be used for the serious martial artist who wants to develop techniques not just for obtaining a Karate Belt! Frank shares a wealth of personal experience and the theme of Self Defence runs throughout the book with applications (Bunkai) to techniques everywhere!

Defending Against Attack is the product of over 800 workshops completed with organisations that deal with violence on a daily basis, and a personal commitment to provide a comprehensive guide of the modern attacker empowering the reader to reduce their ‘Attack Chances’.

KARATE FOR CHILDREN: Volume 1: Basics

First in the series of three volumes Karate for Children dedicated and writtten for Children,

with a wealth of essential information for all young people starting out in Karate, but with an overriding theme of fun as a priority

Hard back book: ISBN 978-0-9555180-0-3

By: Shihan John Van Weenen ( 8th Dan )

A pictorial and biographical account of the life and times of the world karate legend Master K.Enoeda.

This is a high quality, large format book, 270mm x 210mm and something you would be proud to have in your possession for many years to come. All pages are in full colour with dozens of fantastic pictures never seen before.

This book is more than a biography. It is a rare look behind the scenes at one of the most influential karate instructors the world has ever known. Written by one of Sensei Enoeda’s long time students and with contributions from some of the worlds top karate instructors. There is also an introduction from Mrs Reiko Enoeda

• Comprehensive history of Isshin-Ryu.
• Thorough investigation of it's founder's life and philosophy.

• Historical tables.
• Vital striking point charts.
• Detailed historical information.
• Account of the contemporary karate, kobudo and ti (or te) scene in Okinawa.

"The Beginner's Guide to Shotokan Karate", the best selling beginner's book on Karate in the world, was first published in 1983 to fulfil the need for an elementary instruction manual, written by a Westerner for Westerners. The book contains over 1500 photographs and is divided into four sections. It has stood the test of time, and is probably the world's most comprehensive beginner's manual. Now in its 18th reprint, this latest and complete edition contains answers to the countless questions raised by beginners and advanced students alike, in their quest for knowledge of this fascinating martial art.

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First published in 1983, this book acts as a guide to Shotokan karate. Containing over 1500 photographs and divided into four sections, it contains answers to the questions raised by beginners and advanced students alike, in their quest for knowledge of this fascinating martial art.