Mastering The Martial Arts - Winning Karate Tournaments

Featuring Grandmaster Keith Yates

What you'll learn

Students will learn to how to properly present and perform a kata and what the judges are looking for in a competition.

Students will learn to how to properly present and perform a weapons kata and what the judges are looking for in a competition.

Students will learn numerous effective sparring techniques and how the competition is scored.

Students will learn numerous effective Sparring Drills.

Requirements

There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course.

Description

About the course:Karate and Tae Kwon Do tournaments can be intimidating for the beginner and advanced student alike. Now there is a way for you to learn what it takes to become a winner. In this introduction to Karate competition you will not only learn some of the rules but you will also get tips on how to score points in both Kata forms and sparring divisions. This comprehensive video is designed to teach students the essential skills, drills, and core concepts of martial arts. Led by the highly respected martial arts master Keith D. Yates, this course will equip you with the knowledge and proficiency to excel in martial arts competitions. Do not enter a tournament without watching this program first.About the instructor:Keith D. Yates is a 10th Degree Black Belt and has been teaching the martial arts for almost 40 years. He has authored or co-authored ten books and his over 400 articles have appeared in every major martial arts publication. He is a certified master instructor (American Council on Martial Arts) and is a member of the Texas Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Yates is the president of the American Karate and Tae Kwon Do Organization.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Information

Lecture 3 Kata

Lecture 4 Weapons

Lecture 5 Sparring

Lecture 6 Sparring Drills

Instructors and martial artist wanting to compete in tournaments will benefit from watching this program.