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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master (Hardcover)

by Gichin Funakoshi (Author), Jotaro Takagi (Author), John Teramoto (Translator) "Along with judo and kendo, karate-do is a representative Japanese martial art..." (more)
Key Phrases: twenty principles, karate practitioner, Shao Yung, Meng Tzu
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"Whether or not you practice the martial arts, they make a great deal of sense, and will take you far, as a philosophy of life." -BookLoons Reviews
"While focused on the practice and application of martial arts, this book's "pursuit of the way" has myriad applications for less physical forms of combat, work-related or otherwise" -Publishers Weekly
"Filled with philosophical musings, fascinating historical episodes, and advice for anyone seeking a better way." -Rafu Shimpo
"The Master insists on a training that involves both mind and body, to create a karate-do, a karate way." -Asian Week


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."

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International; Bilingual edition (November 7, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4770027966
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770027962
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,605 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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