Welcome To Karate

Welcome to Karate offers everything you need to know during the first six months of your karate practice.


Offered as a curricular guide and sourcebook, it introduces the entirety of dojo involvement, emphasizing traditions and etiquette, and offering technical support for all elements required to advance from white to yellow belt.

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Welcome To Karate offers what you need to begin successful martial arts training


Welcome To Karate is a curricular guide and sourcebook for new karate students.


We will introduce you to dojo principles, traditions, etiquette, and involvement along  with technical support for the variety of materials that you will encounter during your first months in a traditional karate dojo.




Stances 
Kicks
Blocks 
Body Shifting
Strikes
Sparring


All of the techniques relevant to your rank are clearly explained and accompanied by anecdotes, history, humor, and encouragement.


Inside this book discover: 




How to prepare before your first visit to a dojo 
Technical descriptions and drills for self-training 
Reinforcement of experiences
Contemplative reasoning, funny stories, and empathy for your challenges
A fundamental karate glossary and pronunciation guide 
And much more 


Sensei Costa will arm you with necessary insights before a class—and reinforce your training experiences after class—to drive your enthusiastic return to the dojo time and time again.


Welcome To Karate keeps you focused on your goals each step of the way.