The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible by Ashley P Martin
The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible (Illustrated Advanced Shotokan Syllabus Guide)
A Fully Illustrated Guide to Shotokan Karate Beyond First-Degree Black Belt
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible: Black Belt and Beyond
- Author: Ashley P Martin
- Publisher: A&C Black Publishers Ltd, London
- Publication Date: 2008
- ISBN-13: 9780713688542
- Edition Details: First published 2008, A&C Black, London.
- Binding: Publisher's illustrated card wrappers, perfect bound.
- Physical Format: Large softcover (trade paperback size), richly illustrated with photographs of karate techniques and kanji.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Wraps: The glossy printed wrappers are clean and bright, with no visible tears or creasing. The spine is clean and uncreased, with legible lettering. The corners are sharp. The fore-edge and bottom edge show a slight creamy tone to the text block.
- Interior: The pages are clean, with no markings, foxing or tears. The binding is tight and the book opens fully. No ex-library marks.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible: Black Belt and Beyond, published in London in 2008, is a practical guide for students who have reached first-degree black belt and wish to progress towards second dan. It follows on from the author's earlier Shotokan karate book and is aimed at brown and black belts.
The book combines full-colour photographs with concise instruction. It sets out step-by-step illustrated routines, historical background, the main advanced kata and their applications, sparring drills and advice on competition. It also addresses common misconceptions about advanced techniques.
A clean, well-kept copy of a useful modern reference for martial arts students, instructors and collectors of karate literature.
Author Profile: Ashley P. Martin
Ashley P. Martin is a Shotokan karate black belt, instructor and grading examiner. He began training in 1992 and graded to black belt under Sensei Enoeda. In 2003 he co-founded Just Karate Ltd., which offers karate instruction in schools and to private clients. He has been named Cambridge Sports Coach of the Year.
He is also the author of The Shotokan Karate Bible (2007, with a second edition in 2016).
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