In the hands of the right individuals with the right intentions who knows what possibilities it will open up. The Art of Shito Ryu Karate – This book helps Shito-Ryu students with “pictures and illustrations” and detailed instructions focused on a wide variety of Shito-Ryu techniques. Book EMPTY HAND The Essence of Budô Karate by master Keneï MABUNI, 10th Dan, son of Mabuni Kenwa (founder of the style), english, Ed. Complementing "The Shotokan Karate Bible", and presented in the same clear layout and attractive style, "The Advanced Shotokan Bible" is the resource for the serious black belt Shotokan student.

As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement in all directions; basic and comprehensive aspects of training. Award-winning stand-up comic, actor, and star of “30 Rock” Judah Friedlander’s hilarious, satirical martial arts guide.Slick hardbound editions, but still, following the same logic as the Ohgami books published in the 1980’s, or even the Pelham Suzuki book produced in 1967. Martial arts books are great tools to supplement the information being taught by your martial arts school.

Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. I actually got this book personally signed by a living Funakoshi family member in Okinawa (as I wrote here), so needless to say, this book is pretty special to me. I got the paperback version which is never my favorite since it doesn't hold up well normally (they were out of the new copies for hardback). The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and a DVD, making it a comprehensive general karate reference for Western audiences.The influence of Sun-tzu's text has grown tremendously in the West in recent years, with military leaders, politicians, and corporate executives alike finding valuable insight in these ancient words.