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This heavy-duty Shotokan textbook (paperback, 325 pages), guide, encyclopedia, dictionary, lexicon, glossary, and powerful linguistic tool: ? Teaches how to analyze and understand karate vocabulary. ? Breaks the Karate terms into their building blocks and puts an emphasis on the basic main building blocks of the karate language. ? Systematically analyses over a 100 of basic Karate Kanji for deep understanding of the terms, names, and concepts. ? Corrects many conceptual and linguistic common mistakes. ? Provides links between different Karate expressions. ? Presents different translations from Japanese to English. ? Presents different Japanese writings. ? Includes phonetic spelling. ? Refers to important sources. ? Addresses the Chinese origins. ? Includes Comprehensive index. ? Includes Wide-ranging bibliography. ? Includes 500 values 1,800 cross-references 175 kanji. ? Includes special bonuses. ? Perfect for both beginners and senior instructors. ? Perfect for English speakers. ? Perfect for a clearer and deeper understanding of the Karate vocabulary, substantively and linguistically. --- More information: This robust Karate lexicon of over 500 carefully selected representative values and references: Key words, core commands and general vocabulary such as postures, stances, Kata names, techniques, moves, thrusts, punches, strikes, blocks, kicks, body parts, styles, people, places, and other topics related to traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate and other Funakoshi Karate organizations such as Shotokai. A perfect gift for your Karate instructor, fellow Karate practitioners, or your Karate students. Language: English Paperback: 325 pages Item Weight: 1.25 pounds Dimensions: 7 x 0.74 x 10 inches
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This heavy-duty Shotokan textbook (paperback, 325 pages), guide, encyclopedia, dictionary, lexicon, glossary, and powerful linguistic tool: ? Teaches how to analyze and understand karate vocabulary. ? Breaks the Karate terms into their building blocks and puts an emphasis on the basic main building blocks of the karate language. ? Systematically analyses over a 100 of basic Karate Kanji for deep understanding of the terms, names, and concepts. ? Corrects many conceptual and linguistic common mistakes. ? Provides links between different Karate expressions. ? Presents different translations from Japanese to English. ? Presents different Japanese writings. ? Includes phonetic spelling. ? Refers to important sources. ? Addresses the Chinese origins. ? Includes Comprehensive index. ? Includes Wide-ranging bibliography. ? Includes 500 values 1,800 cross-references 175 kanji. ? Includes special bonuses. ? Perfect for both beginners and senior instructors. ? Perfect for English speakers. ? Perfect for a clearer and deeper understanding of the Karate vocabulary, substantively and linguistically. --- More information: This robust Karate lexicon of over 500 carefully selected representative values and references: Key words, core commands and general vocabulary such as postures, stances, Kata names, techniques, moves, thrusts, punches, strikes, blocks, kicks, body parts, styles, people, places, and other topics related to traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate and other Funakoshi Karate organizations such as Shotokai. A perfect gift for your Karate instructor, fellow Karate practitioners, or your Karate students. Language: English Paperback: 325 pages Item Weight: 1.25 pounds Dimensions: 7 x 0.74 x 10 inches