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OverviewLearn the background of Japanese Karate along with the ins and outs of belonging to a dojo with this readable martial arts guide. The Japanese martial art of Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy. The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art examines each of these aspects-through the colorful legends, tales, and traditions that are associated with the art-and explains why educators and parents are becoming increasingly interested in karate. This karate book shows how karate training can change the lives of those who practice it, by improving their health, and giving them increased self-confidence, both physical and mental discipline, as well as calm maturity. This martial arts book includes information about: the dojo, the belt system, kata and jiu-kumite, potential and goals, famous dojo stories, Okinawan martial arts fighters, ninjutsu, and more! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter UrbanPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 18.40cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780804817035ISBN 10: 0804817030 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 15 August 1991 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsStrongly recommended. -- Mainichi Daily Strongly recommended. --<i>Mainichi Daily</i> -Strongly recommended.---Mainichi Daily Strongly recommended. <i>Mainichi Daily</i> Author InformationPeter Urban studied Goju Ryu in Japan as a disciple of Gogen Yamaguchi and brought the style to the U.S. He subsequently founded American Goju Ryu Karate and has taught widely in this country, introducing Goju Ryu karate methods and techniques into the training curricula of many police academies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |