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Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat
Patrick Mccarthy
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Description for Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat
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Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the 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 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. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the ... Read more
Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the 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 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. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
466g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9784805313848
SKU
V9784805313848
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-85
About Patrick Mccarthy
Patrick McCarthy is one of the few foreigners to teach karate-do in Japan. Moreover, he is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost authorities on the civil fighting traditions of Okinawa. He is also the first Westerner ever to be awarded the coveted Kyoshi 7th Dan Teacher's License from the Kyoto's prestigious Dai Nippon Butokukai. He ... Read more
Reviews for Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat
Patrick McCarthy is the foremost Western historian of karate-do. -Fighting Arts International Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi. This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so. -Karate Obsession blog ... Read more