Hirokazu Kanazawa is arguably one of the most famous and respected karate masters in the world today and one of the Last living disciples of Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate. As the founder and President of Shotokan Karate International, Kanazawa continues to practice and convey the spirit and techniques of his teacher. Karate Fighting Techniques is Kanazawa's first book to appear in English. Kumite "the art of grappling with opponents," or sparring as it is often called, is the key to success in karate tournaments. Karate Fighting Techniques covers in detail all the kumite techniques. With almost 500 photos of the author and some rare photos of the late Gichin Funakoshi, this new book is an indispensable resource for all karate practitioners.
