Karate for Life After 40

Strength, Balance & Confidence for the Modern Practitioner

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Amadeus M. Kubicek

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Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36153690

EAN: 9798275684001

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Zustellung: Mi, 02.09.2026

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CHF 30.50

Beschreibung

Karate After 40 Isn't About Slowing Down. It's About Training Smarter. If you're over 40, your body hasn't stopped responding-it simply needs a different approach. Whether you're looking for karate over 40. , beginning as an adult karate beginner. , returning to martial arts after 40. , or stepping onto the dojo floor for the very first time, this practical guide shows how to build strength, mobility, balance, confidence, and longevity through traditional Shotokan Karate (SKIF)-without training like you're still twenty. Instead of chasing harder workouts, you'll learn how to train intelligently so your karate continues improving for decades. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN. - Joint-friendly stances and body mechanics that protect your knees, hips, shoulders, and spine while generating real power. - Mobility training that restores natural movement through purposeful karate practice-not endless stretching. - Slow, deliberate kata that develops balance, coordination, mental focus, and moving meditation. - Adult kumite built on timing, positioning, awareness, and efficiency rather than speed and athleticism. - A realistic weekly training framework designed to fit around work, family, and recovery-so your karate becomes sustainable for life. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR. - Adults beginning martial arts after 40. - Adult karate beginners looking for a safe, structured introduction to traditional karate. - Practitioners returning after injury or years away from training. - Experienced karateka wanting a healthier, more sustainable way to continue improving. - Anyone seeking greater fitness over 40, strength after 40, and lifelong physical confidence through karate. WHO THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR. This isn't a book for people looking for shortcuts, quick belts, or excuses to lower their standards because of age. It's for practitioners prepared to train consistently, intelligently, and with discipline. INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER. Part I - The Mid-Life Body & Mind. Understand what really changes after 40 and how mature practitioners can use experience as a competitive advantage. Part II - Adult-Optimised Kihon. Develop efficient stances, strikes, and power generation while reducing unnecessary joint stress. Part III - Kata for Precision & Calm. Transform kata into a practice for balance, coordination, resilience, and mental clarity. Part IV - Adult Kumite & Practical Self-Protection. Learn strategic movement, timing, distancing, and realistic self-protection for everyday life. Part V - Training for Life. Build a weekly practice that supports continual progress without burnout or chronic injury. A THOUGHTFUL GIFT. An ideal gift for parents, partners, friends, or martial artists returning to the dojo after time away-or anyone discovering karate later in life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Written by Dr. Amadeus M. Kubicek, Renshi. , who has devoted more than fifty years to Karate-do. A 6th Dan Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF). practitioner awarded by Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho. , former Australian representative at the SKIF World Championships. , and recipient of the Renshi. title from the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, Kyoto. , Dr. Kubicek combines traditional martial arts with contemporary knowledge of resilience, performance, and adult learning. Your strongest karate may not be behind you. With the right approach, it can still be ahead of you. Begin training the way your body-and your mind-actually need to.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Amadeus M. Kubicek

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Format

Buch (Softcover)

Anzahl Seiten