This book is for the beginner to the Black Belt. With illustrations and instructions.

This book is for the beginner to the Balck belt. With illustrations with all instrucitons.

Easy-to-use guide on advanced levels of the world's most popular martial art. The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible is an authoritative, illustrated training guide and companion book to The Shotokan Karate Bible: Beginner to Black Belt. It concentrates on the black belt level and rankings beyond it, dispelling common misconceptions about earning a black belt. More than 400 crisp color photographs plus concise text outline the author's advanced syllabus. Organized progressively by black belt degree, the book features: Kata (sequencing) and kumite (sparring) -- shown step-by-step in double-page spreads Outlines of the requirements for achieving each new level Useful progress and technique summary tables Tips on taking grading examinations, training and development Etiquette and sparring safety tips. The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible is a brightly illustrated and clearly written guide that will attract and benefit the millions of students of the sport.

Literally translated "Bassai" means "to storm the castle", thus implying strong spirit, forcefulness an dan underlying will to succeed.

A authoritative text with a syllabus beyond black belt that dispels common misconceptions about advanced techniques. Full colour illustrations and concise text for the advanced student who wishes to build on their training but is unable to do so at karate classes.