Nakamura Tadashi. Karate: Technique & Spirit

Tokyo ; Rutland , Vermont ; Singapore : Tuttle Publishing ., — 2001 . — 364 p . — ISBN: 978-1-4629-1709-9 The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body , mind , and spirit to fully achieve human potential . Karate : Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain this goal . It is a book of Karate technique , a guideline for training , and a patient exposition of moral philosophy . Kaicho ( grand master ) Nakamura takes us from the basics — warmups , punches , blocks , and kicks — to the advanced practice of traditional weapons and kumite ( sparring ) , all the while grounding the physical expression of this martial art in its rich history and philosophy.With over 700 photos , Karate : Technique and Spirit vividly conveys the essence of karate-do and how it can bring deeper meaning to our daily lives . Chapters include : Foundations of Karate ; Basics of Karate-Do ; Postures and Stances ; Natural Weapons ; Kata ( Formal Exercises ) ; Kumite ( Fighting ) and more