The Shotokan Karate Handbook: Beginner to Black Belt (Fifth Edition)

Despite this being listed as being late, it arrived on time. This is a very good general Shotokan Karate book, it goes into enough detail to still be useful for advanced Karate Ka too!

This is an excellent book for all those learning Shotokan Karate - in conjunction with training sessions with a Sensei.I have found it a great help when returning from training to spend some time working out how a new technique should be performed when there isn't the time to go over it in detail in training. It's also very helpful for remembering all the parts of the kata.Unfortunately the printing quality is not very good for the photos some of which have poor contrast and it is hard to see exactly what the position should be. The text does explain all techniques clearly though.Overall it is good value for money at less than the cost of 2 training sessions, and makes a great learning aid. Don't expect to be able to learn karate from this book alone or find much on the philosophy or history of Karate in here and you won't be disappointed.

This is a fully inclusive resource taking you from beginner to black belt. Brilliant resource!!

Great study

Presentation a bit old-hat for my kids

This must be my third copy I have bought over the decades. Even though I am a 3rd Dan.

I bought this book originally for my 13 year old son, who's currently a 1st kyu. But I've used it many times myself, as I now do karate. Very informative, with pictures showing each section of all the katas, plus a section on self defence, and how to use each technique. The context is well laid out, and easy to refer to.

A little dated but I well laid out book by one of the UKs leading Senseis everything you need from beginner to black belt. Well illustrated and step by step instruction.

It has all of what I learned in karate. It has all the katas I’ve learned. It’s been years since I’ve taken karate. This brings back memories. Well written and the pictures are amazing. I can do the moves like I use to. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in martial arts.

Excelente

Excelente libro para aprender karate

I often recommend this book and it's companion, THE ADVANCED SHOTOKAN KARATE HANDBOOK, to my students. It is easy to follow, clearly written, and the position arrows under the pictures of kata moves really helps when you're learning a new kata. I tell my students that they should have several kata books as references because the more resources you have, the better you will learn kata and the better and more detailed your kata will be. Both books are important additions to the Shotokan karateka's library.

Is very good for get more knowledge.