Author:Vince Morris,Aidan Trimble
"The Advanced Karate Manual" is designed as a companion volume to "Karate-Do Manual". Written for those who have already achieved proficiency in the sport, the book aims to help the reader attain the increasingly high standards of speed, strength and skill required for modern karate competition. The book also looks at advances in training methods and provides a catalogue of exercises and sequences which can be practised with or without a partner. Other sections cover the psychological aspects of training, the use of equipment, the execution of advanced techniques and the nature and role of the karate coach. Vince Morris is a winning karate competitor, referee and administrator. He established the English Karate Federation and has been the Chairman of the Martial Arts Commission. Aidan Trimble, while in the Shotokan Karate International, was three times British Champion, twice European Team Champion, first World Individual Kumite Champion and winner of several other titles.
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