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Nineteen "kata" ("forms") of karate - the art of self-defense without weapons - are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is an essential work for anyone wishing to begin to understand karate Do. It contains interesting lessons and an encyclopedia of techniques - many of which have been dropped or changed since it was published. Essential for any serious karate ka.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Shotokan may be the most disgustingly rigid martial art I have encountered but the mind that bore it fruit was truly great. The entire history of karate could not be covered as the book only spends the required time describing this.
The range of kata is almost all encompassing, only missing Meikyo. A high elite kata that should not be written down as it is only teachable by tutor.
The portion on kumite sparring is interesting and insightful however it does embody all I dislike about "sport" karate.
Despite this anyone can enjoy this book, whether practicing spiritual or sport karate. It is an awesome supplement to training but descriptions are too detailed and complex to be used alone so make sure you learn them at the dojo first!
The range of kata is almost all encompassing, only missing Meikyo. A high elite kata that should not be written down as it is only teachable by tutor.
The portion on kumite sparring is interesting and insightful however it does embody all I dislike about "sport" karate.
Despite this anyone can enjoy this book, whether practicing spiritual or sport karate. It is an awesome supplement to training but descriptions are too detailed and complex to be used alone so make sure you learn them at the dojo first!
This book is well worth it at twice the price and is the first karate book you should buy
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Look no further, written by the Father of the art and translated and demonstrated by the greatest living master of the art. Many katas I learned straight out of the book and every time I look something up I learn something new. It's priceless.
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DON'T JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!
Karate-Do Kyohan was the first written text book of Karate, all Karate, not just Shotokan (and I am a Shotokan practitioner!. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Andrew O. Brien
for your libary
You won't be sorry you bought this book. It's interesting to see karate from old to the progress of karate today.
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by nintai
The bible of Shotokan Karate
I have been doing Shotokan Karate for almost 4 years and I have always wanted to have some kind of media where I can study and review the basics of this martial art. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Jon Alonso Masa
Karate-do Kyohan : The Master Text
If you only buy one Karate book this has to be the one, written by a master who dedicated his life to Karate and its improvment.
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Mr. D. R. Sims
A library must!
Funakoshi wrote this book at the request of his students. Though I do not study Shotokan Katartedo I feel it is an excellent text book for students of Shotokan and shoud be in... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
Only for sport not to be taken too seriously
Funakoshi Gichin's whole approach to the development of Karate-Do was to destroy the traditional art of Ryukyu Kempo. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2001
Work of Art!
There are ton of books and manuals that have a hard time coming close to this one. While reading this you get a good feel that "he's done this before". Read more
Published on 19 July 1999
What else can you say after The Master Text
This is clearly the master text. If you study Shotokan and wish to understand the teachings of Funakoshi, this is the book. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 1998
The most complete text written by the founder of Shotokan.
Many shotokan students do not know of the existance of this book and rely only on books of Master Funakoshi's students or students of the following generations. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 1998
The Ultimate Shotokan Text
Probably the best resource for all serious karateka, whether one is in a traditional dojo, or following a more up-to-date style. Read more
Published on 13 May 1998
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