Arm yourself with the Superfoot advantage to excel in competition! For the first time in print, Adam Gibson and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace present the system that made Wallace a martial arts legend. Gibson and Wallace begin by teaching the seven primary techniques of the Superfoot System. They then present the best attacks and countermaneuvers for you to apply in a variety of fight situations. Drawing and luring techniques show you how to set up opponents, opening them to your attacks. Evasive maneuvers and blocking techniques help you fend off their best attacks. Specific strategies highlight your personal strengths and exploit your opponents' weaknesses. Training and sparring programs will build the speed, power, flexibility, stamina, and mental toughness that are essential for success in competition. Gibson and Wallace know what it takes to be a champion. Master the Superfoot System, and master your opponent in each match!

Finally, a book dedicated specifically to Sport Karate point sparring! Learn what the successful fighters do and become a more successful point fighter. Whether your goal is the national tournament circuit or sparring at your local school, this easy-to-follow book is sure to improve your sparring abilities. This is an end-to-end comprehensive point sparring "how to" manual written for the beginner to the Black Belt, designed to further your overall understanding of this dynamic and exciting sport. It is also an excellent resource for instructors and coaches too. Some of the topics covered include: Winning sparring drills Hit avoidance principals How to stay at least one step ahead of your opponent at all times Offensive strategies Defensive strategies The most effective techniques to use in the point game Ways to identify and defeat the most common types of fighters found in the sport The most effective footwork and stances to use when point sparring The most common sparring mistakes Tournament tips and winning approaches Learn the natural nullifying techniques that will instantly shut down your opponent's attacks Learn how to increase your fighting speed Other necessary sparring qualities required to be successful How to introduce sparring to new students And much more... Including more than 500 photographs!

The Essential Karate Book is an informative, illustrated guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves with 300 step-by-step photographs and companion videos, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences. Readers of this karate guide will learn about: Stances, blocks, strikes and kicks Preparing your body through warm-ups, stretching, and conditioning through karate-specific exercises Kata grading and fighting (kumite) techniques and competition rules Martial arts weapons (kobudo), and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) applications The origins and history of karate Required behavior, clothing and etiquette, as well as the fundamentals of karate and the different styles that share them The Essential Karate Book is a must-have for any martial arts enthusiast, from beginners to black belts!

Lyoto Machida, son of karate master Yoshizo Machida, is one of the top-ranked mixed martial arts competitors in the world. After earning his karate black belt at thirteen, he mastered a number of other martial arts disciplines, including sumo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Combining techniques from the various disciplines to form an unorthodox and highly effective fighting style, Machida took the martial arts world by storm, defeating legendary mixed martial artists such as BJ Penn, Rich Franklin and Tito Ortiz. Now, for the first time, Machida divulges the secrets to his revolutionary fighting system. Detailing everything from stance to complex combinations to elaborate counterattacks to intricate ground fighting tactics, Machida has left no stone unturned. InMachida-Do Karate for Mixed Martial Arts, Lyoto Machida teaches martial artists his unique fighting system, bringing them to the next level of competition.

Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Let’s go! It’s karate time. HAI-YAH! Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination — and a little help from her friends — can she show Sensei what she’s got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport and a must-have primer for any child hoping to be a karate kid one day.

Explains the history, steps, and training of karate.