Lessons with the Master: 279 Shotokan Karate Lessons with Master Hirokazu Kanazawa - Softcover

Walker, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595419526 ISBN 13: 9780595419524

Publisher: iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

A detailed and unique training resource, Lessons with the Master is a meticulous account of the teaching methods and lesson strategies of world-famous karate master Hirokazu Kanazawa, chief instructor and president of the Shotokan Karate International Federation of Japan. Author and karate instructor Paul Walker spent three years studying karate under the direct guidance of Master Kanazawa and his expert instructors and has now compiled his diary entries of those years into this easy-to-understand reference for all students and instructors of Shotokan karate. Lessons with the Master offers ideas, tips, and guidance on the use of authentic Shotokan karate-do to supplement and improve current training and drill-teaching. Using the database of lessons, the additional explanations on lesson components, and the many other instructional tips, students and coaches can design an endless number of coherent and effective workouts and incorporate them seamlessly into their regular karate training. Detailed lesson notes, a glossary, and Walker's engaging anecdotes make Lessons with the Master an indispensable resource for all karate practitioners.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Walker was born in Leeds, England, in 1973 and began his karate study in 1982. He lived in Japan for three years and studied under the direct instruction of Master Hirokazu Kanazawa. Walker is married with two children and currently runs a successful dojo in Apple Valley, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0595419526
• ISBN 13: 9780595419524
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 590