Every generation wonders about the exploits of the brave men and women who have gone before them. As the deeds of old masters are recounted, we are destined to ask - what kind of people were they? What were their goals and philosophies? What would they think about our efforts to preserve and grow the art of karate? This book seeks to answer some of those questions by encapsulating over 30 original interviews with senior karateka who experienced the old ways of karate for themselves and helped bring it to the Western world. Hear stories about masters such as: Hohan Soken Okazaki Teruyuki Shimabukuro Zenryo Tsuyoshi Chitose Odo Seikichi Robert Trias Kise Fusei Oyata Seiyu Matayoshi Shinpo Miyazato Eiichi Shimabukuro Eizo ...and many more Interview guests include: Chuck Merriman - Goju Ryu Glenn Keeney - Goju Ryu Victor Moore - Shuri Ryu Ed McGrath - Isshin Ryu Maynard Miner - Shotokan Cathy Cline - Shotokan James Logue - Oyata Shin Shu Ho Bill Hayes - Shorin Ryu William Dometrich - Chito Ryu James Coffman - Matsumura Seito Doug Perry - Shorinkan ...and many more!

Tales from the Western Generation: Untold Stories and Firsthand History from Karate's Golden Age

History

Apsokardu, Matthew

Asia

Apsos Publishing

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Tales from the Western Generation: Untold Stories and Firsthand History from Karate's Golden Age