Karate Techniques & Tactics (Martial Arts Series) - Softcover

Hickey, Patrick M.

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9780880115940: Karate Techniques & Tactics (Martial Arts Series)

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ISBN 10: 0880115947 ISBN 13: 9780880115940

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 1997

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Explains how to perform each type of block, kick, strike, and combination, adhering to international standards

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From the Publisher:

"Patrick Hickey's book is a comprehensive survey of the art-sport of karate in the modern day. The book can be helpful for instructors to review some fundamentals. Students, from novice to advanced, can also benefit from this informative book to learn about many important basic techniques of karate. The book offers much information concerning the competitive aspect of the sport as well."

Hidy Ochiai President/Chief Instructor Washin-Ryu Karate-Do

“Master Hickey is eminently qualified to speak to the standards and methods of modern karate training. This book is excellent work, direct and to the point, and will be of great benefit to both beginning and advanced students of the sport. This is the first book that truly incorporates the international standards of karate with the needs of the American athlete. The USA Karate Federation recommends it without reservation.”

George G. Anderson President USA Karate

About the Author:

Patrick M. Hickey is a seventh-dan black belt in karate who has more than 25 years of experience as a competitor, instructor, referee, and judge. He is also a certified black belt in judo, jujitsu, and kobudo. Hickey is a former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) karate officer, a nationally rated referee since 1979, and an internationally rated referee since 1984. An officer for the U.S. national governing body for karate from 1986 to 1994, Hickey also was a director of the U.S. Karate Association’s Law Enforcement Division, heading this group that certifies instructors who teach karate to law enforcement personnel. He has served as a referee, chief referee, or judge for many national and international competitions. Having been the Referee Certification Chairman for both the USA Karate Federation and AAU Karate, Hickey has also been the Coach Certification Chairman for the USA Karate Federation. He helped develop the rules of the World Karate Federation.

Hickey lives in Stow, Ohio, with his wife, Pamela. In addition to his avid involvement with martial arts, he likes to play guitar and enjoys sailing and playing on a soccer team.

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