Japanese/Okinawan

During the early 1970's Richard Kim famous historian and author of several books would give lectures to his students and followers at the Chinese YMCA in San Francisco's China Town. He gave a rare...

Written in 1952 by Giken Hotta, this book also features illustrations and a few photographs, Reading the author’s notes will transport you back at least seventy years. This is when Karate was...

Seikichi Toguichi is one of the original students of Miyagi Chojun. His technical knowledge is legendary. Learn Gekiha dai Ichi and Saifa katas as well as their bunkai. Number of Pages: 174 This is...

Tonfa by Fumio Demura gives you step by step instructions which will teach you how to use this traditional weapon. Learn from Master Demura how this ancient tool was used as a self defense weapon...

MASSIMO BRAGLIA was born in Italy in 1963 and became Shōtōkan Karate Master in 1997. Since then he has studied Shōrin Matsubayashi, Makotokai Karate, Matayoshi Kobudō and internal Chinese martial...

An excellent book for those who want to totally understand Traditional Japanese Karate for beginners. Written in 1955 by Motonobu Hironishi a direct decendent of the Master Gichin Funakoshi. This is...