Karatex

One of the earliest books on karate, written by E.J. Harrison, this book is one of the best of the best when it comes to written descriptions of technique, coupled with accurate line drawings. The content of this rare book makes it truly one of the best...

The Great Grand Master of Japanese Goju, Gogen Yamaguchi is feature here in these two great books.  They are a  true lesson about his entire life and as well all the katas of Goju -the way he taught them. This is an amazing collection. Anyone...

   In this exciting new DVD and Book set, former Canadian Champion and instructor of over 9000 students DON WARRENER now teaches Japanese Goju exactly the way he learned it. This skilled instructor was himself a student of the world-renowned...

Elmar T. Schmeisser, Doctor of Medical Physiology and Master Instructor certified by the American Teacher's Association of the Martial Arts, brings together his scientific background and more than 25 years of experience in karate for the benefit of...

The "empty hands" or the "flowery hands" was a science, an art, a philosophy. It was practiced by monks who were devout believers in nonviolence more than 1500 years ago. Today we call it "Karate" and in our young country we think of it as something new!...

Written a long time ago by Master Takao Nakaya. It teaches about Bushido, Gokui,Shinji, Maai and ma plus there are countless rare photos in this book that make it a one of a kind. He talks about how China influenced karate in Okinawa and as well he...

One of the most important books ever written on Japanese Martial Arts. The author E.J. Harrison was the original historian and skilled writer of the Japanese arts. His skill with a pen was only equaled by training on the floor as he studied kendo,...

This book is a compilation of information on Nikko Restoration Massage attained from two of Henry Okazaki’s students in Japanese massage, the late Mr. Laroy Wilson of Reno Nevada and Mr. Wally Jay of Oakland California. Both gentlemen were students...

Bushi Chojun Miyagi is a masterfully written treatise on the Originator of all Goju Ryu Karate Systems. Filled with facts and several short stories never before written about the master of this illustrious style of Okinawan karate. Loads of very rare...

Gogen Yamaguchi the Emperor of the Scarlet Fist is a Special Collector's edition book written by Don Warrener. Filled with biographies of his top students and as well unwritten biographies of his teachers and their teachers teachers. Stuffed full of rare...

This wonderful book, written by Shotokan master and instructor Cezar Borkowski, demonstrates the intricacies of beginner to advanced katas. Borkowski, a world class competitor, demonstrates each form personally. An absolute must for those studying...

This ultra rare book on Goju has never before been in print in the English language. Translated by long time karate-ka Nobu Kazi, this fabulous book id filled with hundreds of photos and line drawings. Originally published over 40 years ago in Japanese...

DESTINED TO BE A BEST SELLER! Over 320 topics discussed by a man sometimes known as the Pied Piper of Martial Arts Richard "Biggie" Kim. Health, Ethics, Code Of Bushido, Nirvana, Energy-Ki, Religion, Koans, Laws Of The Universe, Ranking Standards,...

Competition Karate is a book by Chuck Merriman, a former world class competition and coach. Sensei Merriman demonstrates all his moves including exercises, drills, katas and much more in this book. 93 pages.

Peter Urban was "America's First Tenth Dan" and truly a one of a kind. This 400 page book + or - will be released in March 2008. Pre orders for this Special Collectors Edition are already coming in. The book will be hard cover, with a laminated dust...

SHOTOKAN (松濤館Shōtōkan) KARATE is developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son, Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi (1906–1945). Funakoshi was born in Okinawa, Japan, and is very widely...

Hundreds of books exist with writings on the various masters of the martial arts, some about single legends, and some with history and teaching from many. What didn't exist until now was a compilation of the philosophies and teachings of the masters of...

 UCHI-DESHI, literally meaning, “inside student,” is a Japanese term for a live-in student or apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. This system exists in Kabuki, Rakugo, Shogi, Igo, Aikido, Sumo, Karate...