Okinawan Karate: A History of Styles and Masters: Volume 2: Fujian Antecedents, Naha-te, Goju-ryu, and Other Styles
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"Okinawan Karate: A History of Styles and Masters, Volume 2: Fujian Antecedents, Naha-te, Goju-ryu and Other Styles" is the most comprehensive and complete book available on the origins of the Okinawan karate styles that emerged from the Fujian Southern Shaolin boxing styles. It contains a thorough historical description of the Ryukyu kingdom's relations with both China and Japan; the background of the Fujian Southern Shaolin Temple and the various styles of Chinese martial arts that emerged from that lineage; the influence of Fujian boxing on the two great Naha-te styles of Goju-ryu and Uechi-ryu as well as the history of those styles and their major branches and masters; and the histories of Isshin-ryu, Kojo-ryu, Ryuei-ryu, and Motobu Udundi (Gotente). In each case, the book provides analytical assessments of the style's characteristics, descriptions of their curricula, and critical assessments of the accomplishments and controversies surrounding some of their great masters. This book is lavishly illustrated with photos, art work, maps, tables and charts, including a detailed description of the social and court ranks of the Ryukyu kingdom. Its footnotes provide access to a wide array of sources in English, Chinese, and Japanese--including available videos on the styles and masters, where available--for those who wish to learn more. As the companion to Volume One on Shuri-te and Shorin-ryu, this book is a “must-have” for all serious martial arts students. Review: Great resource. - Excellent read Review: An outstanding and well reserached book. Non-political about the karate styles in Naha Okinawa. - I just received this book and it is outstanding! I have to echo another reader's sentiments, that every Goju Ryu instructor needs to have this book in their possession. Yes, you may not agree with everything that the author has written or researched, but I believe that it non-political oriented, very well researched, very detailed and includes alot of information about other systems as well that we hardly have information on as well as other instructors. I have seen this book advertised for several years now and I have passed it up. I thought that is would be a rehash of the same old stuff like what is found in other Goju Ryu books, etc. But it is not. OUTSTANDING WORK! Buy the book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 75 Reviews |
R**N
Great resource.
Excellent read
M**O
An outstanding and well reserached book. Non-political about the karate styles in Naha Okinawa.
I just received this book and it is outstanding! I have to echo another reader's sentiments, that every Goju Ryu instructor needs to have this book in their possession. Yes, you may not agree with everything that the author has written or researched, but I believe that it non-political oriented, very well researched, very detailed and includes alot of information about other systems as well that we hardly have information on as well as other instructors. I have seen this book advertised for several years now and I have passed it up. I thought that is would be a rehash of the same old stuff like what is found in other Goju Ryu books, etc. But it is not. OUTSTANDING WORK! Buy the book.
E**L
greatest book ever written on history of Naha Karate
THIS BOOK SHOULD BE IN THE POSSESSION OF EVERY GOJU TEACHER IN THE WORLD. IT IS WELL RESEARCHED AND DOCUMENTED WITH FOOTNOTES. HAS REFERENCE TO JUST ABOUT EVERY ARTICLE AND BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON GOJU AND NAHA-TE STYLE KARATE. FOR 40 YEARS I HAVE READ EVERYTHING I COULD GET MY HANDS ON ABOUT GOJU HISTORY AND THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST COMPLETE HISTORY IN TERMS OF COMBINING ALL THE KNOWN RESEARCH IN THE ENGLISH AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES. IT WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE TRUE KARATE AND HOW IT DEVELOPED. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
B**A
A pretty good guide for general information on the "Naha te" styles
If you are interested in the "Naha te" styles of karate this book has some decently detailed information for you from q large number of sources. I recommend it as a reference guide, though I can say that for my own style of karate there are some differences of opinions I have with some of the sources used by the author, and my Sensei definitely can back up his version of the history. But for those comimg new to the art, this is a pretty good guide for general information.
M**E
Karate history !
Due to my passionate interest in the origins of Okinawan karate I just had to have this book.It did not disappoint! Well researched , well written (shame about the odd typo but that is the editor's fault not the authors),very readable.A truly worthwhile addition to any serious karateka's library.
S**.
The best book on karate history so far
The best book on karate history so far. It cites his sources. It uses crossed reference sources as much as possible. This is the work of a scientific, not the bull**** history of a "greatgrandmaster".
A**E
Great book on Okinawan Karate history
This is a very well written book on history that is really hard to figure out. I'm sure not all is accurate but on Okinawan Karate history nothing was ever written down through the ages. Recommend the book good read.
J**Q
Great for historical research
As a lifelong martial artist, yudansha in Okinawan karate and kobudo as well as other systems, this was an excellent resource for those who don't just practice karate, but also study it in depth.
F**I
Storia del karate d'Okinawa
Ottimi libri per imparare la storia dei vari stili di Okinawa. Li ho tutti e tre dello stesso autore:sul Naha-te, Kobudo e Shuri-te. Per me è un must-have per noi fanatici delle arti marziali.
A**E
Great information
Great resource
M**N
Five Stars
A great book, I’ve enjoyed reading time and time again
A**.
bien
complet et bien référencé ouvrage de qualité livre de référence pour les pratiquants du karaté traditionnel d'okinawa goju ryu (en anglais)
H**R
Great
An amazing overview with a deep look insite from different Ryu of Okinawa Karate Do. Highly recommend this one! Cannot wait to get the first book also.
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