Raised by poor, adoptive parents in the American South, Doug Perry wasn’t dealt the best of hands. His inauspicious upbringing from the mill districts of Charlotte, NC to the beach scene of coastal Carolina should have landed him in prison or an early grave. But Doug’s course would be forever changed by two islands half a world apart. From Parris Island to the obscure Island of Okinawa, the warrior traditions of the United States Marine Corps and Karate-do revealed an unlikely path to self-discovery. From the battlefields of Vietnam to the tranquil beaches of Okinawa, Doug found purpose and perspective. He would become a highly decorated Marine and one of the most senior karate practitioners in American history. Influencing the lives of many karate enthusiasts, his path is a self-described “Old Man’s Way,” but old men were young once.

An Old Man's Way: Doug Perry’s Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life

Sports & Outdoors

Perry, Jason

Individual Sports

Apsos Publishing

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

A young Larry Isaac joined the Marines to avoid the self-destructive path he saw in those around him. He loved the challenge of the Marines...the comradery...the learning. Most of all, he loved the martial arts. How could he balance duty to Corps and Country while trying desperately to find out about this strange art called karate? Join Larry Isaac, Hanshi, Okinawa Kenpo, as he describes his journey from a racially divided United States, into Vietnam, and eventually to the shores of Okinawa, Japan.

Wherever the Path Leads: One Marine's Pursuit of the Karate Way through Okinawa, Vietnam, and the United States

Isaac, Larry

In the early 1970s Marilyn Fierro found herself pursuing a way of life that was supposed to be closed to women - the martial arts. Join her as she tells her story of personal growth, spirituality, and achievement (both internally and externally). This book contains the following primary sections: 1. Personal life story as a young girl growing up and discovering martial arts 2. Early experience with self defense seminars and dojo life 3. Tournament and competitive experiences 4. Descriptions of instructors and martial arts influences throughout the years 5. Unique images of early training, including seminars with instructors such as Angi Uezu, Fumio Demura, Bill Wallace, Shugoro Nakazato, and more 6. An exploration of the spiritual aspects of training and life 7. Much more! Words of support for Fierro Sensei's work: “I tell people how we met. How you just showed up one day at a karate tournament in line with the rest of us to compete in the black belt division in kata and weapons kata, and then went on to place in both. You blew me away. We, I mean the Detroit black belts, hadn't seen a woman like you in competition. And with that, we have been friends for over 40 years.” - Ray Gabriel, 7th Dan Isshinryu ----- "I met Marilyn Fierro many years ago. She is one of those people who is an example of how martial arts can enrich any person’s life. She has achieved so much through her training, both in gaining expertise and also, and more importantly, in applying the many lessons she has learned to all parts of her life. Marilyn has done so much to build purpose and joy in her life through martial arts, and that is the true goal of training." - Fumio Demura, 9th Dan Shitoryu ----- "Reading Marilyn Fierro's new book brought back many mixed emotions of my own personal journey through life and the martial arts. Her accounts through her childhood and life offer an incredible story of persistence, courage, determination, passion, and a strong desire to be our best in any given situation. It is especially gratifying and satisfying to read the names of wonderful people I have met through my personal friendship with Marilyn over these many years." - Mike Stone, Retired Karate Competitive Champion, Fight Choreographer, Motivational Speaker

The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts

Fierro, Marilyn

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An Old Man's Way: Doug Perry’s Unlikely Journey Through Karate, War, and Life

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

Wherever the Path Leads: One Marine's Pursuit of the Karate Way through Okinawa, Vietnam, and the United States

The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts