Publication Date:November 7, 2003 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:International shipping available Condition:BRAND NEW
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Product Description Gichin Funakoshi, "the father of karate," once said that "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."
pearls fo wisdomDecember 17, 2008 Definitly a must for serious martial arts practitioners. 20 principles that focuse the mind on what is further than physical demonstration.
For True Martial Artists & Real WarriorsOctober 17, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book on the real philosophy behind the martial arts. Although Master Funakoshi founded Shotokan karate, the principles in this book are universal throughout the world of martial arts. This should be required reading for every martial artist, and especially those who practice Shotokan karate. I have a lot of respect for Master Funakoshi from studying his life and therefore his writings carry a lot of weight with me. This book, although a short and easy read, is packed full of wisdom and should be a part of every martial artist's home library.
Bohdi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior
A GREAT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE BOOKAugust 23, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. It is an easy read, and covers the important spiritual, social, physical and practical parts of Karate. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what Karate or martial arts in general is really about.
A Bible for any Martial Artist.July 22, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Again, every Shotokan Karate-ka (in fact any martial artist) ought to have one of these and read it often to learn the proper meaning of what karate is all about.
It's [karate] not just all kicking, punching, grunting and stuff. Some of the 20 "guiding principles" or "precepts" in the book have actually been acquired from earlier great martial art [Budo] masters (Matsumura e.g.)
That's not to say that Master Funakoshi copied them, and even if he did, it was a very wise decision to have them listed all in one place.
A short book that can easily be devoured in a day, it's full of "worldly" wisdom, no matter what martial art you study. It's best read a few times to digest the intention behind each precept.
Even if you're not martial artist, there are many great principles here that when applied to everyday living will enhance your life and help you to be more successful, kinder and a happier person, regardless of your religion. Each short one sentence precept is then interpreted over the next page or two in simple but meaningful way.
I incorpoarte all of these principles in my lessons (one at a time of course!) and try to have my students learn them & understand their true meaning. I'm certain it goes a long way to improving my students character, especially with junior students.
Again, this is another one of those books, that, if I were able to afford it, I would give my students for FREE when they joined my club.
Not exactly "by Funakoshi"!!!June 2, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Although the book is announced to be written by master G.Funakoshi, only a 10% of it was actually written by him, the other 90% are commentaries by G. Nakasone. Despite this the book is quite inspiring in the advanced study of karate.
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