For the first time in paperback, the life story of the father of modern Karate-d?
"His childhood and young manhood in Okinawa, his struggle to refine and popularize the art of karate, his prescription for longevity...his unique personality....
Through this volume the follower of Karate-d? will gain greater insight into the master's own way of living and thinking, and a sharper understanding of the art of self-defense"
—Genshin Hironishi, President, Japan Karate-d? Sh?t?-kai
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About the Author
GICHIN FUNAKOSHI is one of karate's great masters. Born in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, 1868, he studied Karate-d? from childhood and organized the the first public demonstrations.
As president of the Okinawa Association for the Spirit of Martial Arts, he was chosen to demonstrate karate at the First National Athletic Exhibition in Tokyo in 1922. This led to the introduction of the ancient martial art to the rest of Japan and subsequently to the rest of the world.
At the urging of friends and officials, he remained in Tokyo, and the development of the way of karate owes much to his teaching, writings and introduction of new forms. In his later years, he was president of Sh?t?-kai, of which he was a founder. He emphasized always the spiritual aspects of Karate-d?, and it is significant that through his influence the Chinese characters for karate were changed from "Chinese" hand to "empty" hand.
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Format:Paperback
Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs may seem an odd reference for a review of Funakoshi-san's work, but this book digs down into the spirit of martial arts, and it's use as a tool to improve the self.
With tales at turn enlightening, humourous and touching, this pioneer of modern martial arts has provided a lasting accompaniment for practitioners and those seeking to challenge and improve themselves.
Wish it were longer, or he had written more.
With tales at turn enlightening, humourous and touching, this pioneer of modern martial arts has provided a lasting accompaniment for practitioners and those seeking to challenge and improve themselves.
Wish it were longer, or he had written more.
Format:Paperback
The influence of the Master Gichin Funakoshi in the development of Karate is enormous this Book show the style of life and several experiences the master had wih Azato and Itosu and inspire us to live as he did. All his life was dedicated to train Karate as the most important event in his life and to put in practice in his dayly life, I recommend this book to everyone that train Karate specially if we practice Shotokan.
By "aequality"
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I have trained a few years in special fighting tactics (kumite) in shotokon and main purpose was for tournament. A couple years later i found out, I was headed to the wrong way. Shotokan is not about just fighting. It's about internal thinking, discipline,passion and love. Many years now, I do not have much skills left but the discipline remains. This book is what summarizes my experience.
Overall, it teaches one to be a better person.
This book is great for new shotokan karate do learner who wants to know the true shotokan karate.
I wish the book is thicker and capture more about Master Funaksohi.
EQ
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A Great Work from A Great MAster
This book should be on every Karate-ka's bedside. It's written as a first hand account by one of Karate's most noted Masters. Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003 by jayslap
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Ichiban
Having recently taken up Shotokan Karate relatively late in life, I wanted to learn more about its origins and about the personality of its seminal figure. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2003 by Charles Miller
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Best.
Gichin Funakoshi is one of the finest martial artists that ever lived, a true master. Read his book, because he knows what he is talking about, and I don't even take Shotokan.
Published on April 23 2003 by Dave Beckett
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Learn from the experience of a real master!
There are books like "Zen in the Martial Arts", by Joe HYAMS, which have some thing to do with this... Read more
Published on Dec 28 2002 by "gitirana"
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Not a Book of Technique, a Book of the Heart
Gichin Funakoshi has often been credited with the popularization of karate in Japan. He was trained, however, in the "old style" during his childhood on Okinawa. Read more
Published on May 26 2002 by Randy D. Strausbaugh
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An incredible book by an incredible man
This book is simply one of the best books about a martial artist you can find. The wisdom of this martial arts master is displayed perfectly in this book. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2001 by Laura L. Young
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Should be a model for every martial artist!
My sensei gave me this book as a gift, to help enlighten me to the many different aspects of karate training as it applies to other aspects of one's life. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2001 by darthlector
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Should be a model for every martial artist!
My sensei gave me this book as a gift, to help enlighten me to the many different aspects of karate training as it applies to other aspects of one's life. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2001 by darthlector
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A must read for any karateka!
This book is a must for anyone aspiring to train in martial arts (not just karate), or who is already training. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2001 by John Bergquist
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The Study of Karate
Funakoshi writes about his life. And what it was like to learn karate in the times when it was hard to find a teacher. The book should be read by all karateka. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2000 by M. A. Ramos
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