The karate dojo : traditions and tales of a martial art / by Peter Urban.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Urban, Peter.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Karate.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Tuttle Pub., 1967.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

KARATE is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and a philosophy. The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art examines each of these aspects through the colorful legends, tales, and traditions that are associated with the art-and explains why educators and parents are becoming increasingly interested in karate. This book shows how karate training can change the lives of those who practice it, by giving them health, self-confidence, both physical and mental discipline, as well as calm maturity.

Contents:

Contents; The weaponless weapon; The dojo; The belt system; One's own iron will; Kata and jiu-kumite; The Goiu style; Potential and goals; Guideline for self-analysis; Famous dojo stories; The Shaolin Monastery; The Okinawan champion; The niniitsu people; The Aikido man; The Japanese magician; The three sons; The black circle; The red arrow; The emperor's champion; Fingers Charlie; The Chinese baby; The Chinese boxers; The bartender's knife; Tales of Professor Wong; Author's critique of the contemporary Karate scene; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-68491-7

9786613661852

1-4629-0180-8

OCLC:

775870758