The Way of Karate [Hardcover]

George E. Mattson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995

This introduction to Okinawan style karate examines its principles and training.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Wehman Brothers (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0685221571
• ISBN-13: 978-0685221570
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,395,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Everything you ever wanted to know about me (that I was able to publish) :) can be found in my last book, "The Way of Uechi-ryu Karate".

I've been teaching karate since 1958 and am now enjoying a busy life shoveling acorns off my driveway here in Florida, instead of snow in Boston!

I play golf five times a week and teach classes for the Mount Dora Recreation Department in addition to consulting with 25 "distant learning" martial art students from around the world using many modern computer tools and a video camera.

I remember life before television and still enjoy writing physical letters and especially pleased when I receive one.

Check out my websites:
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Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary Text for Uechi-Ryu Beginners, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Way of Karate (Paperback)

I usually do not recommend a book for martial arts study. A few I have found contain the basics that can help a beginner. This is one. Though Mr. Mattson may blush at his form now--he was a 1st degree and he is now a 9th degree--it is sufficient to help a student in self-study.

I would recommend a student use this book to help their study under the guidence of a teacher.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic karate from an American pioneer, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: The Way of Karate - Illustrated (Hardcover)

I purchased a 1963 first edition copy of this classic book in good condition, but plan to purchase a used paperback for use in practice.

Good pictures and down to earth explanations. No mystical walk-thru-walls or super human power talk.

The book is divided into a short section on philosophy, a short terminology chapter (enough to get through a traditional class and body parts), stretching chapter, and others.

The strength of this book is in the description of Sanchin and Sesan. This is why the book warrants the 4 star rating in my opinion. The book is a good overview, but I would recommend learning from a proficient instructor.

For more in depth Karate information, especially on Uechi Ryu, I recommend The Encyclopedia of Karate and Related Arts, by Ted Kresge. The book was checked by Master Kanei Uechi before publishing. It can be very difficult to find.

5.0 out of 5 stars sehr gutes Buch, September 10, 2010

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Konrad Stein "El viejo lobo." (Hettstedt) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way of Karate (Paperback)

Obwohl ich nicht aus dem Uechi Ryu stamme, halte ich dieses Buch für eines der besten Lehrbücher der Kampfkunst die es gibt. Mr. Mattson hat meine vollste Hochachtung für diese gelungene und nützliche Arbeit.