Karate Techniques and Tactics: Skills for Sparing and Self Defense (Martial Arts Series)
"Patrick Hickey's book is a comprehensive survey of the art-sport of karate in the modern day. The book can be helpful for instructors to review some fundamentals. Students, from novice to advanced, can also benefit from this informative book to learn about many important basic techniques of karate. The book offers much information concerning the competitive aspect of the sport as well."Hidy Ochiai President/Chief Instructor Washin-Ryu Karate-Do“Master Hickey is eminently qualified to speak to the standards and methods of modern karate training. This book is excellent work, direct and to the point, and will be of great benefit to both beginning and advanced students of the sport. This is the first book that truly incorporates the international standards of karate with the needs of the American athlete. The USA Karate Federation recommends it without reservation.”George G. Anderson President USA Karate