Austin St. John

Karate Warriors-such as the Power Rangers, Chuck Norris, and Bruce Lee-use the martial arts to make the world a safer place. Their moves require physical and mental discipline and skills learned through years of practice. But the martial arts aren't just for television or the movies-you, too, can learn the ancient art of karate. This book will sow you how.

With Austin St. Joahn, former star of the Mighty Morphin Power rangers, you'll explore the origins, philosoophy, and techniqes behind the ancient and noble art of karate, easy-to-follow instructions are step-by-step photograpphs show you how to position your body properly and safely while executing a variety of exercises and techniques, from basic moves such as the fist and the front kick to more advanced maneuvers such as the flying side kick.

With Karate Warrior, you'll have fun as you improve your flexibility, agility, and ability to defend yourself.

Austin St. John is the former star of the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and an accomplished martial artist.

He is a fourth dan black belt in tae kwon do and a triple black belt in kempo jujitsu.

Steve Rowe is a martial arts expert with a sixth dan black belt in karate. He has worked as a martial arts instructor and writes for Traditional Karate Magazine, one of the most popular karate magazines in the world.

A complete beginner's guide to the philosophy, skills, and technques of the ancient art of karate.
Demonstrates exercises and technques through step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions.
Covers basic exercises and more advanced maneuvers such as the flying side kick and spinning kick!

Contents

Introduction
1 You can be a karate warrior-History, mystery and romance
2 Attitude, outlook and effort
Attitude
Outlook
Effort;
How to learn the martial arts
What to wear
Health
Training
Nutrituon
Rest
3 Step-by-step to success-Forms; Pre-arranged pairs work; The training/grading syllabus
4 4x4 martial technique
Principle 1: Opposite force through the feet
Principle 2: Body geometry
Principle 3: Breath parameters
Principle 4: Mental focus; Meditation in motion
5 It's all in the mind
Power sitting: A simple guide to meditation
Tie
Location
Posture
Breathing
Attentiveness
Eyes
Awareness
6 Self-defense
The fist
Kicks
Natural movement
Supporting foot
Center of balancee
Use of hips
Centerline
Knee position
To re-cap
7 Enter the dragon
Flying side kick
Spinning hook kick
Round kick followed by jumping crescent kick
Jab, spinning backfist and reverse punch
Conclusion
Common terms
Credits… (mais)