A step-by-step guide to the art of the empty hand
KARATE is the result of over 20 years' training and a wealth of martial arts experience. The purpose of the manual is to give an uncomplicated, user-friendly, step-by-step guide for the student of karate-do. It should complement the student's dojo or training hall sessions and provide inspiration and technique advice for home study.
Consideration is also given to the development of the karate-ka's character: all students are expected to practice the highest values of good sportsmanship and courtesy to their opponents whilst striving to defeat them, something which requires recognition and full attention to the spiritual aspects of this most demanding martial art.
Paperback. Illustrated throughout with colour photography.
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Kevin Healy has attained fifth dan JKA (Japan Karate Association). He began training in Shotokan karate in 1979, gaining his black belt, first dan, 3 years later. He was awarded his fifth dan in 1997. During this period he was a member of both the KUGB junior and senior squads. In 1989 he became EKB national kumite champion.
Kevin is fortunate to have been taught by 2 of the true masters of Shotokan karate, Andy Sherry (seventh dan) and Keinosuke Enoeda (ninth dan). Kevin had the great privilege of training regularly with those Senseis during his 10-year involvement with the national team. This experience in both traditional and competition-based karate has allowed Kevin to become a highly successful instructor in his own right.
