In the past, many students have inadvertently succumbed to injury because of a lack of real understanding about how to execute techniques properly and about the effects of poor technique on the body's systems. This guide sets out to help karate coaches and students avoid short and long-term injury problems. The author describes how joints and muscles function during karate movements and explains exactly how they should be used in order to cope with the special stresses of training sessions. Covering blocks, punches, kicks, movements forwards and backwards and key elements in basic katas (pretermined sequences of moves and techniques), the book provides enough information to enable any student or practitioner to analyze skills, recognize faults and correct technique through improved practice. The book is recommended reading for those working towards a National Vocational Qualification in martial arts and is medically approved by a physiotherapy specialist. The author is Chief Instructor of Jin Sei Kai Karate Association and lectures throughout the country.