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Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Vol 1 Original ed. Edition
Author(s): Patrick McCarthy (Author)
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publication Date: 15 Jun. 1999
- Edition: Original ed.
- Language: English
- Print length: 112 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780804820936
- ISBN-13: 0804820937
Book Description
Featuring original writings by the founders of some of the world’s most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki – each of them founders of their own schools of karate.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
About the Author
Patrick McCarthy is, at 7th dan, hanshi, the highest ranking Westerner in the Dai Nippon Butokukai, Japan’s elite traditional martial arts organization. A well-known historical researcher, instructor, and former tournament champion, McCarthy has written several books, including Tuttle’s best-selling (10,423 copies) Bible of Karate: Bubishi. His writing has appeared in The Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Inside Kung Fu, Black Belt, Karate International, Australasian Martial Arts, Fighting Arts International, and Budo Dojo.
