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Karate: Olympic Style Kumite provides the tools to achieve a world or Olympic championship or succeed in any endeavor. The book's mental, psychological, and strategic sections will drive you to the top of your profession; it shows how to acquire the focus and commitment to become a champion. Physical, mental and spiritual training are balanced. The book delivers in-depth knowledge on mental superiority, sport psychology, elite physical conditioning, technical expertise, strategic and tactical concepts and coaching. It offers training plans that organize and make training efficient and effective. The importance of sport-specific plyometric training is emphasized. There is more to speed than simple neuromuscular reflexes. The instruction contained in this book will raise your expectations. ... Read more

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Outstanding, well written.
This outstanding, informative, and well written Karate/Kumite manual will serve anyone who want to be a champion very well. This book covers all aspects of the sport: History, Psychological, Fitness, Technique, Strategy, and Tactics in knowledgeable detail. In addition, it outlines (in painful detail) the training schedule and program necessary to be the best. Everyone will find the first parts of this book applicable to almost every aspect of life, Karate and otherwise. The long detailed training procedures will be for those who would be Champions only.

Great, informative book...
A must read for anyone who strives to be the best they can in martial arts...or life in general.The guideposts and tools in this book are applicable to people of all ages and provide a handbook for expanding your capabilities in all aspects of life.Read this and learn what it takes to be a champion and what separates the best from the rest.

Olympic Style Kumite is a must read
Awesome!This is a most comprehensive overview of kumite.Excellent layout and useful guidebook for karate enthusiasts of all ages and all skill levels.A must own for anyone who loves karate and wants to hone their skills , improve their results, and expand their knowledge-base of this martial art.

The BEST Karate book
After reading martial arts literature for more than 20 years I am truly impressed with Robert Thoburn's book: "Karate: Olympic Style Kumite."This book combines substance with application and is developed from strong technical roots.Whether you are a martial arts historian, an international fighter or an active parent of a martial arts child this book has something for you.Finally, someone has stepped up and recommended a detailed training program complete with goal attainment accountability. Thoburn's book has helped myself and my students in our training and I am confident it will do the same for you. ... Read more

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Dynamic Taekwondo presents all you need to know about Taekwondo. Originated as the traditional Korean martial art and now an official sport in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Taekwondo has been a world sport practiced in almost every country in the world.
Taekwondo is one of the most popular sports among many foreigners in the world as well as Korean people. It is a sport contributing to health and fitness, both in body and spirit. It lacks written material for learners to refer to, even though it is a worldwide renowned sport.

Author Kyong Myong Lee sums up the unique internal dynamism of his sport: "The ultimate winner is the one who can conquer himself." Dynamic Taekwondo presents all you need to know about Taekwondo, from its historical background to the basic Taekwondo stance and many of the moves and skills employed. ... Read more

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Grande Livro. Abrange todos os aspectos do Taekwondo
Este livro é muito interessante pois tras todos os aspectos do Taekwondo. Só não o considero 5 estrelas de vido ao grau de abrangência da materia.

A complete Tae Kwon Do book!
This book contains everything you need to know about taekwondo. History, belts, poomsae, kyorugi........EVERYTHING! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from U.S. Kids, published by Children's Better Health Institute on October 1, 1996. The length of the article is 791 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Taekwondo's golden boy. (1996 Taekwondo Junior Olympic champion Emo Rosas)(includes related information about taekwondo)(Cover Story)
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Publication: U.S. Kids (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1996
Publisher: Children's Better Health Institute
Volume: v9Issue: n7Page: p2(6)

Article Type: Cover Story

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Ages 6 to 9 years. Karate is an action-packed martial art that is thrilling to watch! Kids will love learning how to safely perform the fast-paced karate moves highlighted in Karate in Action. Bold images and clear text will teach kids everything they need to know about the history, techniques, and competitions of the world's most popular martial art. Other topics include: katas and sparring; showing respect to the sensei and to others; the history and use of weapons in karate. ... Read more