Bill Wallace, Full-contact Karate's most famous kicker, wrote this book as an introduction on his particular kicking method which revolves around three kicks: Roundhouse, side, and hook kicks. Wallace focuses his attention on the method and make-up of his system that made him a champion. The book doesn't try to be a book on sparring or fighting methods.
2/3 of the book is devoted to warming up, stretching, and footwork exercises. This is helpful and concise - great for a beginner. The photos are well done and his movements and mechanics are clear and therefore, allows someone to easily copy Wallace's movements.
The book's strength is its accessibility and easy to learn format - which is what I believe Mr. Wallace is after. This book is not on karate or martial arts, but instead, a specific aspect of American karate: Wallace's kicking and stretching method.
2/3 of the book is devoted to warming up, stretching, and footwork exercises. This is helpful and concise - great for a beginner. The photos are well done and his movements and mechanics are clear and therefore, allows someone to easily copy Wallace's movements.
The book's strength is its accessibility and easy to learn format - which is what I believe Mr. Wallace is after. This book is not on karate or martial arts, but instead, a specific aspect of American karate: Wallace's kicking and stretching method.
