1975 KARATE DO - THE WAY OF KARATE KUNG FU MARTIAL ARTS Okinawan Self Defense

RARE 1975 KARATE DO THE WAY OF KARATE BY LOUIS MIKELSON KUNG FU MARTIAL ARTS. Condition used yellowed cover worn but perfectly useable.

Karate is a martial art employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Striking surfaces include the hands (particularly the knuckles and the outer edge), ball of the foot, heel, forearm, knee, and elbow. All are toughened by practice blows against padded surfaces or wood. Pine boards up to several inches in thickness can be broken by the bare hand or foot of an expert. Timing, tactics, and spirit, however, are each considered at least as important as physical toughening.