Karate Evolution of Kyokushinkai Paperback – January 4, 2025

This is the extended version of Misak Misakyan’s highly popular books on Karate Kyokushinkai and Karate Kyokushin published in Russia and now presented to English-speaking readers worldwide. Drawing on years of research and practice, this book is packed with step-by-step illustrations of techniques and kata, making it an essential resource for both beginners and advanced practitioners of all age groups, aligned with the discipline’s modern standards.The book covers a wide range of topics, including warm-up and strength exercises, moving basics, striking, kicking, blocking, grapple releases, throwing techniques. It also includes sparring and self-defense strategies against armed attackers.Detailed guidance is provided for all katas, including Kihon Kata (from 10th Kyu to 2nd Dan), training plans, breathing methods, recovery techniques, body conditioning, tournament strategies, competition-specific techniques, and much more.Additionally, it explores advanced topics such as tameshiwari (breaking techniques) and traditional weapon techniques using the bo, tonfa, sai, and nunchaku. It also includes kata with the bo, tonfa, and sai.New to this edition is scientifically grounded information valuable for practitioners of all sports. Topics include the biomechanics of karate, metabolic pathways, training optimization, kinesiology explained through principles of physics, the physiology behind techniques, and much more.Serving as a unique and authoritative textbook on Kyokushin Karate, this book provides a wealth of information that will captivate martial arts enthusiasts and practitioners of all levels and styles. Read more