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The Weaponless Warriors: an Informal History of Okinawan Karate (Paperback)

by Richard Kim (Author)

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Black Belt Communications (1 Dec 1974)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0897500415
ISBN-13: 978-0897500418
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 0.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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An informal history of Okinawan karate and its growth, told through vignettes about its most famous practitioners, this rare chronicle is one of the most thoroughly researched histories on Okinawan karate, with rare photographs of the earliest pioneers of naha-te, the empty-hand style of self-defence. An essential addition to any martial artist's library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review by an Isshinryu Karatedo Sensei, 17 April 1999

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Richard Kim does a masterful job of bringing many of the legends of Okinawan Karate to life in "The Weaponless Warriors". This book is easy to read and is particularly good for the young or beginning karate student. It is required reading in my dojo for promotion to orange belt. I highly recommend that it be part of any karateka's personal library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Martial Stories brought from an ancient past..., 12 Nov 1997

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Richard Kim is expert in many arts & practices. Writing is one of many.... He brings from his experiences memorable stories of the martial arts. This work is one of a very few accessable today which easily could be read by either adults OR children.... with it's lessons & parables accessable according to the readers "ability". An outstanding book.... acquire it if possible!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in Stories, 6 Oct 2007

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Richard Kim is excellent at relating stories of the grand masters of Karate. Each story contains one or more stories to be learned by the karateka. This book brings the past to life. Good reading for kyu ranks.

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