Japanese/Okinawan

Written in 1922 Ryukyu Kenpo Karate is the first book written by Gichin Funakoshi the founder of Japanese Karate. This is over 100 years ago and is a glimpse into the mind of the man who started it all and what he wanted it to be. This book with only a...

This book is devoted to the fundamentals of Shotokan kumite. Through excellent photos, Hirokazu Kanazawa shows you exactly how to perform kumite, for all levels, up to and including black belt. Several examples are shown for each type of kumite, with a...

This book is devoted to the fundamentals of Shotokan kumite. Through excellent photos, Hirokazu Kanazawa shows you exactly how to perform kumite, for all levels, up to and including black belt. Several examples are shown for each type of kumite, with a...

Shotokan International Kata VOL 2- Kanazawa with photos DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VERSION  

Shotokan International Kata Vol 2 - Kanazawa with with photos

Shotokan International Kata- Kanazawa Vol 1- with photos Digital Download version

Volume 1 Shotokan International Kata with photos

A fantastic collection of 5 great books in Japanese and in English by Hiroshi Shoji. Including katas like Unsu, Nijushi ho, Goju Shi Ho Sho and Ni, Chinte, Wankan, and Sochin. Excellent descriptions and superlative photography with overhead shots making...

A terrific deal featuring two of the best books ever written on the Bokken and the Short Staff books and written by a true authority David Lowry make this set off books a must have for anyone interested in studying these two samurai art. Easy to follow...

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...

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...

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 arts (Nèijiā Quánfǎ)...

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 the book for any and all who want to ensure they are...

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 the book for any and all who want to ensure they are...