Bruce Tegner, the author of Karate: The Open Hand is a spectacularly qualified to write and demonstrate instruction in the field of the unarmed skills (Judo-Jiu Jitsu) of which Karate is a speciality. His parents, trained and skilled in both competitive and self-defense aspects of Judo, provided for him a background of Judo life from his infancy. Instructors from the Orient and Europe were his teachers from early childhood. In Judo competition he became, at 17, the youngest 2nd Black belt on record. His greatest interest is teaching. He has devoted his entire time and energy to teaching men, women and children ranging in age from the very young to the aged. His students have included the blind, the handicapped, law enforcement, movie and television personalities and instructors for the armed forces. Thousands of his students give enthusiastic testimony to his outstanding ability as a teacher. Mr. Tegner at present is teaching all phases of Judo at his school, the National Judo School, in Hollywood, California. Mr. Tegner takes pride in having introduced Judo self-defense to many people who are happier and more self-confident because of his training. Ask yourself what is wanted in a good and useful instruction book about Karate and you will find it here in Karate: The Open Hand. Bruce Tegner has brought to this text years of experience as a teacher. You will find this reflected in the clear and simple language of the instruction. He has given answers to questions about Karate which have been asked over and over by students. He has arranged the work in a logical fashion, classifying and illustrating everything. This is a book for those who want the practical aspects of Karate. It is written in a style suited to American students and taking into consideration their needs and attitudes. Contents Forward About the author I Karate striking methods Finger tips Knuckles Open hand Wrist Forearm Elbow Head Toe Heel Instep Bottom of foot Knee Side of foot Rear blows Rear kicks Middle area kicks High kicks II Nerve centers and pressure points Termporary disability-front Temporary disability-back Stunning or very painful-front Stunning or very painful-back Temporary paralysis or unconsciousness-front Temporary paralysis or unconsciousness-back III Karate fighting stances Preliminary fighting stance Street fighting stance-variation 1, 2, & 3 IV Karate blocking Defense against straight jabs, hooks, upper cuts, etc. Karate blocking and retaliation Blocking knee and toe kicks V Karate defenses against simple or annoying attacks Pushing defense Poking defense HIand squeezing defense Two hands against two hands Two hands against one hand One hand against one hand-straight across Head lock-front Head lock-back Back attack-under arms Back attack-over arms Hair pulling-rear Hair pulling-front VI Karate defenses against deadly attacks Lapel grip and fist attack Front choke-bent arms Front choke-straight arms Rear choke-fingers around throat Club-overhead Club-back hand Club-side blow Club-jabbing thrust Club -short weapon, swing or jab Knife-overhead Knife-side blow Knife-back hand Knife-straight in thrust Knife-hold up Knife-upward thrust Gun-front Gun-side Gun-in back Gun-back of head VII Ki-ya super power VIII Yogi breath control IX Karate training and conditioning Frame of mind Exercise Diet Endurance Patience X Karate conditioning and training equipment Rice, sand and gravel bins Karate striking blocks Karate striking post Small ball Heavy bag