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Translated from Japanese into English KONISHI ZUKAI KARATE was first printed on March 25, 1956. The author, Yasuhiro Konishi was born in 1893 in Tokyo, Japan. Photos of him are featured throughout the 300 plus pages in this book, performing the...

Kenwa Mubuni was ahead of his time when hedecided to teach karate in mainland Japan. Born in 1889, he was one of the first to develop the style known as Shito Ryu Karate.  Mabuni's friends at the time were none other than Chojun Miyagi and Higaonna...

Shotokan Karate for a Better life   By Shojiro Koyama Discusses Karate for children, adults, basics,kata and kumite and philosophy and more

The Science of Self Defense by the Empty Hand lucidly explained and illustrated  

Master Yokota has some interesting and compelling ideas about Shotokan Karate. Worth the read to learn about his likes and dislikes about this style.    

Written by Bernd W.Weiss PhD. Discusses prevention of Rape and assault, confrontation, self defense, safety, training and techinques

Acupuncture for Self Defense discusses the relationship between Acupuncture and the Martial Arts, meridians  and points of control, self defense techniques using acupuncture, attack points and their affects, massage treatment

A true staple for many martial arts students and practitioners, The Japasese Fighting Arts holds a wealth of information and delivers to the reader a valuable discussion of the principal forms of the Japanese martial arts. this unique book, provides...

Sensei Willy J. Ortiz, a 6th degree black belt, began his love of Shotokan Karate at an early age. Some of his former teachers were Nakayama, Okazaki, Mori, Kaze, Mikami, Kanazawa, Enoeda, Otsuka and Yamaguchi. Throughout this book Ortiz you will find an...

Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Book THIS GREAT BOOK contains everything you ever wanted to know about Shorin Ryu Karate --- from theory, philosophy and technique, to dojo rules and how to properly tie a Gi. Shorin Ryu is the leading style of karate...

Some of the authors former teachers were Nakayama, Okazaki, Mori, Kaze, Mikami, Kanazawa, Enoeda, Otsuka and Yamaguchi. Throughout this book you will find an impressive series of facts, names, dates, and anecdotes written by legends, including a...

Hiroshi Shinjo was one of the JKA's senior instructors who performs the Kata Unsu which is a combination of 15 different Shotokan katas here in one kata. Foreward was by Masatoshi Nakayama. This unique book with all the bunkai and exceptional photography...

Hiroshi Shinjo was one of the JKA's senior instructors who performs the Kata's NijuShisho and Chinte. These two forms express the true soul of Shotokan karate. Foreward was by Masatoshi Nakayama. This unique book with all the bunkai and exceptional...

Hiroshi Shinjo was one of the JKA's senior instructors who performs the Kata's Sochin and Wankan. Forward was by Masatoshi Nakayama. This unique book with all the bunkai and exceptional photography and as well an overhead camera make learning this form...

Hiroshi Shinjo was one of the JKA's senior instructors who performs the Kata Goju Shi Ho (Dai). Foreward was by Masatoshi Nakayama. This unique book with all the bunkai and exceptional photography and as well an overhead camera make learning this form...

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 series of these lectures on Yoshida Kotaro and Yoshida's...

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 starting to come into the America. Shihan Hotta...

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...