<p><i>A comprehensive and authoritative guide to Shotokan karate.</i></p><p>Shotokan is the world's most widely practiced style of karate. Every year, thousands of young karate students are taught Shotokan in clubs and schools (dojos) across North America.</p><p><b>The Shotokan Karate Bible</b> is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of Shotokan karate, from beginners to those earning a black belt. The author outlines and explains the lessons for all 10 gradings. The book is organized by belt, and a syllabus lists the requirements for achieving each new level. Its pages are packed with more than 400 crisp color photographs detailing techniques and combinations, from beginning white belt, to sequencing (<i>kata</i>) and right up to sparring (<i>kumite</i>).</p><p>Each kata sequence is clearly illustrated, step-by-step, on a double-page spread. The book includes all essential details that the karate student should know:</p><ul><li>The history of Shotokan karate</li><li>Basic karate terms</li><li>The uniform (<i>gi</i>)</li><li>Dojo etiquette and bowing</li><li>Sparring safety tips</li><li>Tips on taking grading exams</li><li>Training and development.</li></ul><p><b>The Shotokan Karate Bible</b> is a brightly illustrated and clearly written guide that will benefit participants of Shotokan karate and be useful to instructors.</p>