Gichin Funakoshi: The Karate Master Who Brought Okinawan Fighting Arts to the World: The Journey, Teachings, and Lasting Influence of the Founder of Shotokan Karate

Author:   Miodrag Christopher Zachary
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798313057323


Pages:   90
Publication Date:   05 March 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Gichin Funakoshi: The Karate Master Who Brought Okinawan Fighting Arts to the World: The Journey, Teachings, and Lasting Influence of the Founder of Shotokan Karate


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This book explores the journey, teachings, and lasting influence of the master who introduced a traditional martial art to a wider audience. It begins with his early years, where he learned discipline and self-defense in a culture rich with tradition. As he dedicated himself to training, he refined his understanding of martial arts and developed a deeper philosophy that extended beyond combat. The book follows his move to a new land, where he worked to introduce and adapt his teachings to a different audience. Despite challenges, he remained committed to his vision and formalized a structured system that emphasized discipline, technique, and respect. His writings helped define the principles of the art, ensuring that its lessons would reach future generations. His approach to training emphasized self-improvement, patience, and humility. He believed that true martial arts were about character, not aggression, and that discipline was the foundation of personal growth. He passed these values on to his students, many of whom went on to shape the development of the art in new ways. The book also covers the difficult years of war, where he maintained his teachings despite widespread hardship. After the war, the system he had developed expanded beyond its original home, becoming widely practiced. His later years were spent reflecting on the future of the art, emphasizing its core values, and ensuring its philosophy remained intact. His influence reached martial artists worldwide, and his principles continue to shape training methods and the way the art is practiced. This book explains his lifelong mission to preserve and share his teachings, showing how they continue to guide students in self-discipline, respect, and personal mastery. His approach remains a foundation for those who seek to learn, train, and apply the lessons of martial arts in their daily lives.

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Author:   Miodrag Christopher Zachary
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.132kg
ISBN:  

9798313057323


Pages:   90
Publication Date:   05 March 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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