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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 796 EAN: 9784770027962 Edition: Bilingual ISBN: 4770027966 Label: Kodansha International Manufacturer: Kodansha International Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: November 07, 2003 Publisher: Kodansha International Studio: Kodansha International Editorial Review: Product Description: Gichin Funakoshi, "the father of karate," once said that "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants." Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A GREAT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE BOOKThis is an excellent book. It is an easy read, and covers the important spiritual, social, physical and practical parts of Karate. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what Karate or martial arts in general is really about. Rating: - A Bible for any Martial Artist.Again, every Shotokan Karate-ka (in fact any martial artist) ought to have one of these and read it often to learn the proper meaning of what karate is all about. It's [karate] not just all kicking, punching, grunting and stuff. Some of the 20 "guiding principles" or "precepts" in the book have actually been acquired from earlier great martial art [Budo] masters (Matsumura e.g.) That's not to say that Master Funakoshi copied them, and even if he did, it was a very wise ... Read More Rating:  - Not exactly "by Funakoshi"!!!Although the book is announced to be written by master G.Funakoshi, only a 10% of it was actually written by him, the other 90% are commentaries by G. Nakasone. Despite this the book is quite inspiring in the advanced study of karate. Rating: - THE Basis of Karate-DoMaster Funakoshi provides an even greater legacy to our troubled world than that of modern karate. His book, "The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate," is a rich guide to living one's life day-to-day. The applicability is not just to the dojo; but our homes, the corporate world, and every other environment. Although the serious karateka will treasure this volume; anyone who understands the benefits of mind-body-spirit integration can gain from the lessons. Some may say the book is ... Read More Rating:  - The 20 Guiding Principles of KarateVery insightful and well written. This book provides the novice martial artist, as well as the more experienced practitioner, a basic, fundamental approach to learning, recognizing, and appreciating the essence and spirituality of karate. It helps the reader understand that practicing martial arts extends beyond the technical aspects of learning the art and focuses on one's development of character, proper attitude, and respect for self, others, and life itself. The book is very enlightening and ... Read More |
