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The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
Peter Urban
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Description for The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
Paperback. This guide discusses the dojo, the school where karate is taught. Num Pages: 176 pages, 17ill.13figs. BIC Classification: WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.
Learn 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 ... Read more
Learn 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804817035
SKU
V9780804817035
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Peter Urban
Peter 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.
Reviews for The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
"Strongly recommended."—Mainichi Daily