Karate-Do by Tatsuo Suzuki

I feel this book should be on every Wado practitioner's bookshelf, it contains not only explanations of how to correctly punch and kick for the beginner, but also gives detailed explanations and photographs of Kihon Gumite (Basic Sparring) and Ohyo Gumite (Semi-free Sparring) for the more advanced student.

Also contained in the book is a detailed description of KuShanku Kata, although it can be a bit tricky to follow. Master Suzuki has not only included the technical aspects of Wado Ryu Karate but also included a chapter dealing with Budo and training with correct spirit.

In conclusion this is a great all round book with has something to offer for all karate students especially students of Wado Ryu.

There is a lot more to this book than the brief description I have offered. To illustrate this, below you will find the books contents page.

1. What is Karate?
2. The history of Karate.
3. Methods of attacking vital points.
4. How to use the hands and feet in Karate.
5. The basic punch and kick.
6. Kata (form)
7. Basic sparring & semi-free sparring.
8. Kihon Gumite (Basic sparring).
9. Ohyo Gumite (semi-free sparring).
10. Defence against knife attack.
11. Free sparring.
12. Karate contests.

This book was first published in Great Britain by Pelham Books Limited in November 1967, by the time I purchased the book it was in its sixth impression in 1983.

ISBN 0 7207 0144 9

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