Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts - 2 - Koryu Uchinadi - Patrick McCarthy

An important collection of writings by and about some of Okinawa’s most influential karate and kobudo (traditional weapons arts) masters. The anthology features previously untranslated works by Miyagi Chojun, founder of Goju Ryu karate; Mabuni Kenwa, founder of Shito Ryu; Taira Shinken, regarded as the father of modern Ryukyu Kobudo; Chibana Choshin, founder of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu; and Motobu Choki, a legendary fighter who later taught many students who became masters themselves.

Renowned martial arts researcher Patrick McCarthy provides extensive commentary and research on these masters, the systems they developed, and the establishment of Okinawan karate in mainland Japan before the Second World War.

Vol. 2: Features rare, previously untranslated writings by legendary figures such as Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu Karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito Ryu Karate), Shinken Taira, Choshin Chibana, and Choki Motobu.

Softcover

Illustrated

Printed - 1999

Pages - 133

ISBN - 9780804831475

Condition - very good used book

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