SHOTOKAN KARATE: PRACTICAL COMBAT KARATE FOR THE STREET Paperback – 5 July 2015

I started karate classes over 10 years ago because I wanted to improve my general fitness and be more confident in seIf defense situations. I have trained with different karate clubs up to black belt but have always been disappointed with the lack of time spent on this important aspect.As the book says Shotokan karate is great at teaching basic skills but often ignores how these apply to basic self defense situations. The ideas presented here assume basic techniques are sound ( so not for beginners ) and are worth some careful study.I would give it 5 stars but some of the photos have copied poorly and need careful examination!!Buy 2 copies and give one to your Sensei !!

Not very interesting. I did not feel I gained much from reading it.