Welcome to Karate makes the thought of practicing martial arts less intimidating
This book provides mindful, culturally-appropriate encouragement specifically for the beginning of your karate journey.
A karate dojo is an institution of learning unlike any other you may have attended in Western society. To get you started, you will be provided with the comfort of dojo insights, reinforcing your experiences and enabling you to return to each lesson more enthusiastically.
You may have good reason to feel unsure if karate is for you.You may have seen Black Belts perform physical feats with seeming ease.—Remember, every one of them were once where you are now.
Welcome to Karate is a curricular guide and sourcebook. It introduces the entirety of dojo involvement, emphasizing traditions and etiquette, and offers technical support for all elements required to advance from white to yellow belt.
You will discover:
How to prepare before your first visit to a dojoTechnical descriptions and drills for self-training (at your level)Reinforcement of experiences with contemplative stories and humorous anecdotesA fundamental karate glossary and pronunciation guideAs a good instructor should, Welcome to Karate seeks to be placed where the student arrives by offering information and encouragement relevant to the next step along the path.
Includes a special introduction by Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki, founder of the International Shotokan Karate Federation
