Ex-British international Tommy Morris, 6th dan, takes you in easy well-illlustrated steps from complete beginner to first competition.

Learn powerful punches, explosive kicks and the tactics of success.

Over 250 specially commissioned photographs.

This is the complete course in competition karate written by the world's most qualified competition referee.

Contents

Foreword
History of karate
Early competition
The rules of competition
The importance of etiquette
Are you the right size and shape?
Practical nutrition
Getting fit
Preparing to compete
The first three months
Getting your scores seen
Three to six months
Tactics revisited
Six to nine months
Author's note
Glossary
Glossary of forbidden drugs
Index