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by Gichin Funakoshi (Author), Tsutomu Ohshima (Translator) "In Okinawa, a miraculous and mysterious martial art has come down to us from the past ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc; New edition edition (Jul 1991)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0870111906
ISBN-13: 978-0870111907
Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 19 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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In the tradition of oral instruction of karate technique and character development, this text explains formal kata exercises in detail.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Awesome Inspiring, 5 Nov 2001

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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!

This book is well worth it at twice the price and is the first karate book you should buy

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5.0 out of 5 stars A useful reminder., 30 Jul 2001

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you are serious about karate-do, this is it., 22 Jun 1999

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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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