Karate Essentials

A Listmania! list by Goran Powell (London)
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Four Shades of Black: The Traditional Path to Building The Complete Fighter
1.  Four Shades of Black: The Traditional Path to Building The Complete Fighter by Gavin Mulholland
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  "A beautiful book that puts the reality back into traditional martial arts, essential reading"
Used & New from: £12.50
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata
2.  Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata by Iain Abernethy
The list author says:
  "Iain Abernethy is at the forefront of bringing practical kata applications to a wider audience"
£12.97
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid, Rock-Solid Results
3.  The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid, Rock-Solid Results by Dan Anderson
The list author says:
  "Filled with 2 lifetimes' worth of great advice from Kane and Wilder"
£12.59   Used & New from: £8.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Watch My Back: The Geoff Thompson Story
4.  Watch My Back: The Geoff Thompson Story by Geoff Thompson
The list author says:
  "A vivid insight into the violent world of a doorman and karate master, brilliantly written"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power
5.  The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power by Kris Wilder
The list author says:
  "A thorough and deep exploration of the unique kata 'Sanchin'"
£11.69   Used & New from: £8.88
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Waking Dragons: A Martial Artist Faces His Ultimate Test
6.  Waking Dragons: A Martial Artist Faces His Ultimate Test by Goran Powell
The list author says:
  "I guess i would (humbly) recommend this one, since I wrote it!"
£8.99   Used & New from: £1.74
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Roaring Silence: A Journey Begins
7.  Roaring Silence: A Journey Begins by Michael Clarke
The list author says:
  "A brief, well-written book from a personal perspective, excellent"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Karate-do: My Way of Life
8.  Karate-do: My Way of Life by Gichin Funakoshi
The list author says:
  "Enjoyable memoirs of one of the world's most famous karate masters"
£5.24   Used & New from: £1.67
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Dead or Alive: The Definitive Self-Protection Handbook (Summersdale Martial Arts): The Choice Is Yours - The Definitive Self-protection Handbook
9.  Dead or Alive: The Definitive Self-Protection Handbook (Summersdale Martial Arts): The Choice Is Yours - The Definitive Self-protection Handbook by Geoff Thompson
The list author says:
  "Geoff Thompson is essential reading for practical self-defence"
£11.69   Used & New from: £8.07
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Angry White Pyjamas: An Oxford Poet Trains with the Tokyo Riot Police
10.  Angry White Pyjamas: An Oxford Poet Trains with the Tokyo Riot Police by Robert Twigger
The list author says:
  "Not strictly a karate book, but a great insight into the Budo culture of Japan and beautifully written"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications
11.  The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications by Lawrence A. Kane
The list author says:
  "Lawrence Kane's books always make a valuable addition to any library"
£12.99   Used & New from: £9.96
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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