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Karate-dō : My Way of Life
Gichin Funakoshi
The father of Karate-do describes his life of devotion to the practices and spirit of the ancient martial art and his contributions to its modern-day evolution.
Best Karate
Masatoshi Nakayama
A series of 11 books for Comprehensive, Fundamentals, Kumite, and Kata
Dynamic Karate: Instruction by the Master
Masatoshi Nakayama
The late Master Masatoshi Nakayama, chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, left this book as a testament. It reveals his great experience as a karate competitor and teacher, describing and illustrating in detail all the correct movements involved in the particular block, punch, or kick you want to perfect, as well as instructions–on combining blocking techniques with decisive counterattacks. Also included is a glossary of all Japanese karate terms and a guide to their pronunciation.
Perfection of Character: Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Life
Teruyuki Okazaki
In this book, Master Okazaki draws out the deep and hidden wisdom from these seemingly simple principles in a light and lucid fashion, and emphasizes that the principles of karate are principles for living a peaceful, fulfilling, and happy life. This profound book is not just for karate practitioners and martial artists; it is a book for all who genuinely seek to become the best person they can be.
The Textbook of Modern Karate
Teruyuki Okazaki and Milorad Stricevic, M.D.
Demonstrates basic stances, punches, striking techniques, blocks, and kicks, and suggests training procedures and drills
