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"Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, ""Bubishi"" is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as 'the bible of karate' by the famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the ""Bubishi"" was a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate: all of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings or copied passages from it. This beautiful new hardcover edition features over 250 line drawings, photographs and calligraphy throughout. Along with additional commentary and a new foreword from Patrick McCarthy, the first person to translate the ""Bubishi"" into English, this book is an excellent addition to anyone's library."

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Patrick McCarthy's Bubishi is a thoroughly researched translation and commentary that will intrigue even the most advanced reader...an extensive study that is comprehensible to the modern reader while losing none of the work's ancient wisdom.

Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome edition to any martial arts library. -- Karate International

Patrick McCarthy's <i>Bubishi</i> is a thoroughly researched translation and commentary that will intrigue even the most advanced reader an extensive study that is comprehensible to the modern reader while losing none of the work's ancient wisdom. <b><i>Budo Dojo</i></b>

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Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy has spent over twenty years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. He is also the author of Ancient Okinawan Martial Art volumes 1 and 2.

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