This book is for all practitioners of martial arts and combat sports, like Thai Boxing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and other mainstream arts who wish to tap into their mental resources and improve their level of performance in competition and fighting.

Fitness... Mapped! This book takes you inside the world of martial arts on a fantastic journey of overall fitness. Karate is a form of self-defence technique that requires a good balance between the body and mind. The word ‘karate’ means playing ‘empty-handed’. So apart from physical power, one needs to learn various playing tactics to have a cutting edge over the others. Through this book, one can learn the basic ways of playing karate and the rules governing it. The ‘Enjoy being a Karateka’ section covers a comprehensive research on Karate tactics, and it is sufficient enough to make you understand the basic moves and enjoy the game. ‘Youth’s choice of Karate’ section provides insights about 21st-century expectations for a 360-degree makeover. Discover karate, kata, kihon, kumite, food, technology, career and much more through this book. Use the grid system where every square content has a unique message coordinating with the subject to ensure that your journey is exciting, educative and fun. You can also use the websites to expand your knowledge and motivate you towards healthy living. The book also has amazing facts, texts, images, infographics, statistics and theories, written and checked by experts. Draw the progress and achievements of karate. The topics covered in this book are Karate Fundamentals, Karate History, Fitness, Karate Organisation and Karate Ingredients.

THE SHOTO'S TRADITIONAL KARATE KAI In this book I wanted to pass on my experience and Standards of excellence, which I have carried over from my years of service I spent in the Grenadier Guards, and of the teaching standards of N.V.Q.'s in Combat sports withi the Martial Art. Of communication and the teaching abilities, on how to get the best possible standard of technique, and practices of your students. To pass on the research of diet and of my own standard of fitness and advice on the ability that I have achieved throughout my life.

New 2nd edition with added chapters, diagrams, and photos. Now available in paperback and digital. This book was written exclusively for Amazon by IKA World Karate Champion and instructor, Rod Kuratomi. It fills the mental void that exists in modern martial arts training. It is said that Martial Arts training builds character and self-discipline but to the novice how these valuable character traits are developed is often a mystery.This book explains some of the mystique behind karate training and how martial arts training is more mental than physical. Also covered are modern renditions of what the combat mindset is and how to be a more aware and formidable opponent both on the street and in the ring. These tips are applicable to not only karate but to interpersonal relationships, the business world, modern warfare and self-defense. The book goes into great detail on how to be a better tournament competitor from the mental perspective.Much of today's modern training is dedicated only to the physical aspects, with emphasis only on fighting and technique. Without addressing the mental aspects, the system becomes only a method of fighting, and the "Art" is lost. The "Do" in karate-do refers to "The Way", the way being the road to spiritual enlightenment, utilizing karate as a vehicle to get there. Development of the karate spirit is perhaps the most important aspect of the art. This reference is a compilation of concepts and ideas which are dedicated to the spiritual aspects of Karate-Do and how utilize them to become a better competitor and enjoy better living through the way of karate. The following was learned first hand by experiencing everything written here over a period of more than 40 continuous years of martial arts training. Everything written here was learned over that time period first hand. It is the authors hope that by reading this book, you can accelerate your understanding in much less time.Rod Kuratomi is a 7th degree black belt - Kyoshi, in Gosoku Ryu karate under 10th degree black belt, Grandmaster Soke Takayuki Kubota of the International Karate Association. He is the technical director for the world-wide organization and is the successor to Soke Kubota in the Gosoku Ryu karate system. He also holds black belts in Kobudo (traditional weapons), Hojutsu (firearms), and Kubojitsu (Kubota Jujitsu).He is a retired clinical laboratory systems analyst by profession and resides in Southern California.

This martial arts guide could actually be considered two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate–do and a profusely illustrated instruction manual for students of the martial art who have advanced beyond the beginning stages. Part One: Concerned about the misinterpretation of Japanese culture in general and karate in particular by many Western practitioners of karate, the author sets out in Part One of his book to trace the history of karate from its probable origins in India (or perhaps Greece) and its transmission in successively more developed forms to China, Okinawa, and then Japan. In Part Two: In this practical martial arts training manual the author first demonstrates important points of etiquette to be used in the karate dojo. He follows with well–illustrated instructions of kumite (sparring drills), including those involving two practitioners and those such as the doubleline drill and the circle drill which give practice in facing a number of opponents. Descriptions of many of these are not readily found in other English–language publications. He then presents nine kata, introductory the advanced kata, Sochin and Nijushiho.

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.