{"product_id":"9781554073221","title":"The Shotokan Karate Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eA comprehensive and authoritative guide to Shotokan karate.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Shotokan is the world's most widely practiced style of karate. Every year, thousands of young karate students are taught Shotokan in clubs and schools (dojos) across North America.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eThe Shotokan Karate Bible\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive illustrated guide suitable for all students of Shotokan karate, from beginners to those earning a black belt. The author outlines and explains the lessons for all 10 gradings. The book is organized by belt, and a syllabus lists the requirements for achieving each new level. Its pages are packed with more than 400 crisp color photographs detailing techniques and combinations, from beginning white belt, to sequencing (\u003ci\u003ekata\u003c\/i\u003e) and right up to sparring (\u003ci\u003ekumite\u003c\/i\u003e).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Each kata sequence is clearly illustrated, step-by-step, on a double-page spread. The book includes all essential details that the karate student should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe history of Shotokan karate\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBasic karate terms\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe uniform (\u003ci\u003egi\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDojo etiquette and bowing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSparring safety tips\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTips on taking grading exams\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTraining and development.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eThe Shotokan Karate Bible\u003c\/b\u003e is a brightly illustrated and clearly written guide that will benefit participants of Shotokan karate and be useful to instructors.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashley P. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2007-09-14","offer_id":46011353628927,"sku":"9781554073221","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_2890ccbe-18bd-4e37-8add-4811f4ea3e36.jpg?v=1723055169","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554073221","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}