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"Whether or not you practice the martial arts, they make a great deal of sense, and will take you far, as a philosophy of life." -BookLoons Reviews
"While focused on the practice and application of martial arts, this book's "pursuit of the way" has myriad applications for less physical forms of combat, work-related or otherwise" -Publishers Weekly
"Filled with philosophical musings, fascinating historical episodes, and advice for anyone seeking a better way." -Rafu Shimpo
"The Master insists on a training that involves both mind and body, to create a karate-do, a karate way." -Asian Week
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Gichin Funakoshi is known as the father of modern karate, and in this book he explores the mental side of karate, as opposed to the techniques. 'The Twenty Guiding Principles' are explored, more discussed than explained. Master Funakoshi did not plan to tell people what the twenty guiding principles meant, in black and white, but wrote the book to guide people, and let them decide for themselves.
It is a book that makes you think, as a person, whether you practise shotokan, or another martial art, or not, about your principles and what you do. I recommend it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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For practitioners of Shotokan, this book should be essential reading. Spirituality is a major component of martial arts. Some say that Western world martial arts instruction sorely lacks in teaching of spirituality. However, isn't the point of self-discovery that it's an internal journey? This book provides an essential starting point for said journey and should be read at some point of their training by all karateka. Hopefully the reader will agree with the 20 guiding principles and may already follow them. Discovering principles that the reader is unaware of will provide the basis for further growth.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Again, every Shotokan Karate-ka (in fact any martial artist) ought to have one of these and read it often to learn the proper meaning of what karate is all about.
It's [karate] not just all kicking, punching, grunting and stuff. Some of the 20 "guiding principles" or "precepts" in the book have actually been acquired from earlier great martial art [Budo] masters (Matsumura e.g.)
That's not to say that Master Funakoshi copied them, and even if he did, it was a very wise decision to have them listed all in one place.
A short book that can easily be devoured in a day, it's full of "worldly" wisdom, no matter what martial art you study. It's best read a few times to digest the intention behind each precept.
Even if you're not martial artist, there are many great principles here that when applied to everyday living will enhance your life and help you to be more successful, kinder and a happier person, regardless of your religion. Each short one sentence precept is then interpreted over the next page or two in simple but meaningful way.
I incorpoarte all of these principles in my lessons (one at a time of course!) and try to have my students learn them & understand their true meaning. I'm certain it goes a long way to improving my students character, especially with junior students.
Again, this is another one of those books, that, if I were able to afford it, I would give my students for FREE when they joined my club.
For more information and in depth interpretations of the Niju Kun, please also consider 1) The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And Other Essays on the Philosophy of Karate Do and 2) Perfection of Character: Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Life.
It's [karate] not just all kicking, punching, grunting and stuff. Some of the 20 "guiding principles" or "precepts" in the book have actually been acquired from earlier great martial art [Budo] masters (Matsumura e.g.)
That's not to say that Master Funakoshi copied them, and even if he did, it was a very wise decision to have them listed all in one place.
A short book that can easily be devoured in a day, it's full of "worldly" wisdom, no matter what martial art you study. It's best read a few times to digest the intention behind each precept.
Even if you're not martial artist, there are many great principles here that when applied to everyday living will enhance your life and help you to be more successful, kinder and a happier person, regardless of your religion. Each short one sentence precept is then interpreted over the next page or two in simple but meaningful way.
I incorpoarte all of these principles in my lessons (one at a time of course!) and try to have my students learn them & understand their true meaning. I'm certain it goes a long way to improving my students character, especially with junior students.
Again, this is another one of those books, that, if I were able to afford it, I would give my students for FREE when they joined my club.
For more information and in depth interpretations of the Niju Kun, please also consider 1) The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And Other Essays on the Philosophy of Karate Do and 2) Perfection of Character: Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Life.
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A beautiful book
Timeless guiding principles that can be applied to all areas of your life; not just your karate practice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Riche
great book
as i have started karate this book is so clear and very intresting fast delvery well worth
the read if you are intrested in starting karate
the read if you are intrested in starting karate
Published 10 months ago by jono
Twenty Guiding Principles Review
The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate by Gichin Funakoshi is an excellent guide to the thoughts and motivations behind the purely physical action involved in karate. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Joolz
Twenty Principles of Karate
The best book for any true student of Shotokan Karate or the martial arts in general. If more people lived with what is written in this book, then the world would be a better... Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by B. Mundy
Excellent reading
I have always wanted reading material that can help someone who has no real understanding of Karate's values to appreciate it, and this book provides a greater insight to what lies... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Gel
wendy
This is a must have in your martial arts book collection. I like to go back to it from time to time and re read as it's insperational.
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by nintai
Not just for Karate practitioners but for life in general
This book is everything I had hoped for. You dont have to be a practitioner of the way. Apply these principles to life in general and you will become a better person. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Jase
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