{"product_id":"welcome-to-karate-bruce-costa-9781594398414","title":"Welcome to Karate: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Beginner's Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome To Karate \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoffers what you need to begin successful martial arts training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome To Karate \u003c\/em\u003eis a curricular guide and sourcebook for new karate students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe will introduce you to dojo principles, traditions, etiquette, and involvement along with technical support for the variety of materials that you will encounter during your first months in a traditional karate dojo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStances \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKicks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlocks \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody Shifting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrikes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of the techniques relevant to your rank are clearly explained and accompanied by anecdotes, history, humor, and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside this book discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to prepare before your first visit to a dojo \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical descriptions and drills for self-training \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforcement of experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemplative reasoning, funny stories, and empathy for your challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fundamental karate glossary and pronunciation guide \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensei Costa will arm you with necessary insights before a class--and reinforce your training experiences after class--to drive your enthusiastic return to the dojo time and time again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome To Karate\u003c\/em\u003e keeps you focused on your goals each step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bruce Costa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594398410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594398414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Bruce Costa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043427447039,"sku":"9781594398414","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f074a434-9ef7-4a07-865d-c44b918cd686.jpg?v=1684967088","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/welcome-to-karate-bruce-costa-9781594398414","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}