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Shotokan Karate History & Traditions is the updated classic book by Randall Hassell from Empire Books, presenting the first comprehensive written history of Shotokan karate in any language.
This edition tells the story of Gichin Funakoshi and the evolution of Japan's original and largest karate style, with rare and never-before-published photos from the Okinawan roots of karate through its development in Japan and beyond. It also covers the Japan Karate Association, American and international karate organizations, and the current state of the world of Shotokan karate-do.
Inside, you'll also find the origins and technical value of all Shotokan kata, a genealogy of traditional karate styles, Gichin Funakoshi's 20 precepts, and much more. The book measures 6 x 9 and has 196 pages.
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