karate: olympic style kumite

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.

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.

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.

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.