Explore and understand the martial arts with the Get to Grips With series. designed and written for the enthusiast, the series helps participants at all levels to progress as far as possible within their sport.

Get to Grips with Competition Karate equips the intermediate level karateka with the knowledge of how to prepare for competition fighting. Written to suit competitors at all levels, from beginner to advanced, this book gives advice on flexibility training, footwork and mobility, and developing an armoury of skills vital for competition. There is also vital information about Ronnie Christophers's fighting techniques and training methods which gives a real 'behing the scenes' look at his preparation for championship form.

Contents

Introduction
Karate: the EKGB official definition
Flexibility and stretching
Developing your armoury
Footwork and mobility
Ronnie Christopher's fighting techniques
Ronnie Christopher's training methods
Index