Practical Karate Volume 1

"Simple, clear, easy to learn…Dispenses with hours of needed to practice for the professional…Outstanding primer on self‑defense." – Marine Corps Gazette

Practical Karate: Fundamentals of Self‑Defense is the first volume in the classic six‑volume series by Masatoshi Nakayama and Donn Draeger. Written for those too busy to devote hours a day to Karate training, it is a serious introduction to the basic elements of self defense.

Excerpts from Practical Karate:

"The secrets of self‑defense can be summed up in the proverbs: ''a wise man avoids danger'' and ''to run away is the best way to win.'' Yet, sometimes you are not able to choose these courses. I select here several techniques which you will be able to master with comparative ease, thus protecting yourself more effectively against any unarmed assailant." – M. Nakayama

"Properly learned karate response will teach you to face emergency attack situations or to run—both with confidence. The few minutes a day you spend in practice will never be wasted." – Don Draeger