{"product_id":"okinawan-karate-teachers-styles-and-secret-techniques-9780804832052","title":"Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques","description":"From their roots in China, the historical development of each karate and kobudo system--Okinawa's greatest cultural export--is presented here via the teachers who formulated them into the many fragmented styles practiced today throughout the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOkinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e, written by one of the foremost writers on Japanese martial arts, specifically Okinawan, presents important elements of the fighting arts as a whole, along with the \"ins\" and \"outs\" of health-oriented training and the \"secrets\" of developing intrinsic energy (\u003ci\u003eki\u003c\/i\u003e) circulation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis updated and revised edition reflects the rapid changes that have occurred within the Okinawan martial arts. Features in this Okinawan karate book include historical tables and vital striking point charts, as well as detailed historical information and an account of the contemporary karate, kobudo, and ti (or te) scene in Okinawa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSections include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles based on Chinese boxing systems—Jukendo, Goju-ryu, Kojo-ryu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shorin Styles--Ishimine-ryu, Shorin-ryu (Shaolin), Okinawa Kenpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kobudo and the Ti Styles--Honshin-ryu, Ryukyu kobudo, Begeikan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Bishop\u003c\/b\u003e lived in Okinawa for more than fifteen years, studying with, interviewing, and writing about many of the best-known Okinawan martial arts masters. Married to the daughter of a prominent Okinawan religious leader, he has been allowed unusual access to the inner teachings and opinions of many of the masters he has encountered. Upon his return to England, he established himself as an in-demand martial arts lecturer and teacher. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eZen Kobudo\u003c\/i\u003e and writes extensively for martial arts magazines. He lives in Sussex, England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328490148114,"sku":"9780804832052","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_860ff9ac-bedc-4d9a-9be1-6f3e75a4ad93.jpg?v=1727741881","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/okinawan-karate-teachers-styles-and-secret-techniques-9780804832052","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}