Okinawan Martial Traditions, Vol 1: Te, Tode, Karate, Karatedo, Kobudo Book

What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in combative skills. If you're interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convenience to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes compile a wealth of material originally published during the two decades when the Journal of Asian Martial Arts was in print. Hundreds of pages and photographs present the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicates the depth and breadth of the chapters, authored by well-known experts recognized for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. These three volumes dive deep into the history and culture of Okinawan martial art