Dave Lowry - The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice

The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice Book by Dave Lowry

divKarate is not just a sport or a hobby"it's a lifetime study toward perfection of character. Here Dave Lowry one of the best-known writers on the Japanese martial arts illuminates the complete path of karate including practice philosophy and culture. He covers myriad subjects of interest to karate practitioners of all ages and levels including:The relationship between students and teachersCultivati ng the correct attitude during practiceThe differences between karate in the East and WestWhether a karate student really needs to study in Japan to perfect the artThe meaning of rank and the black beltDetailed descriptions of kicks punches evasions and techniques and the philosophical concepts that they manifestWhat practice means and looks like as one agesHow the practice of karate aims toward cultivating character and spiritual developmentbr br After