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This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as a whole.

Here is a list of all volumes in this series:
Vol. 1: Comprehensive
Vol. 2: Fundamentals
Vol. 3: Kumite 1
Vol. 4: Kumite 2
Vol. 5: Heian, Tekki
Vol. 6: Bassai, Kanku
Vol. 7: Jutte, Hangetsu, Empi
Vol. 8: Gankaku, Jion
Vol. 9: Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Chinte
Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho
Vol. 11: Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Meikyo

About the Author

Masatoshi Nakayama carries on the tradition of his teacher, Gichin Funakoshl, the Father of Modern Karate. Long professor and director of physical education at Takushoku University, his alma mater (1937), he was chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association from 1955 until his death in 1987. A ninth degree black belt and a familiar face at tournaments, he was among the first to send instructors overseas and to encourage the development of karate along scientific lines.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International (July 15, 1979)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0870113593
  • ISBN-13: 978-0870113598
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #116,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #7 in  Books > Sports > Individual Sports > Martial Arts > Karate

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, April 12, 2010
This review is from: Best Karate, Vol.4: Kumite 2 (Paperback)
The Best Karate Series are the definitive books for learning the art of Shotokan karate. They have been around for many years and still none have surpassed their excellence. They are very helpful for the beginner and the advanced student alike. I have read them all and have found that each book in the series is excellent. Although you can't learn a martial art from a book alone, these books are an excellent supplement to your training and are very helpful in learning the finer points of the art of Shotokan. Each book in this series sets the standard for books on Shotokan training. There are simply none better, at least none better that I have found, and I read a lot of martial arts books. I highly recommend these books for anyone who is interested in improving their karate or who is interested in Shotokan. They are simply the best! Highly recommended. 5 Stars.

Bohdi Sanders, Shotokan Blackbelt and author of Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path
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1.0 out of 5 stars are you kiddin' me?????, November 11, 2008
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This review is from: Best Karate, Vol.4: Kumite 2 (Paperback)
don't buy it. It's a waste of time. It doesn't give you more than random examples of awkward techniques and doesn't even explain them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Of The Best!, December 12, 1999
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Well My name is Aristos and i have a black belt and 2 dans .Well this book is excellent! It shows all the motions ,it explains how to do the motions so even an amateur can understand
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