The Art of Karate by Shihan Tak Kubota

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• Karate Book
• by Shihan Tak Kubota
• Hardback book
• Old book
• Great read

'On the Back' of The Art of Karate

The ART OF KARATE is a unique book that for the first time presents karate pictorially-as a genuine art form rather than merely as a means of self-defense or as a contact sport, There is much more to karate than the violence movies or television usually present - as millions of people throughout the world who participate in karate already know. There are many books on the subject that are simply instructional and feature only rudimentary photography, This book combines the very necessary instruc tional element with a sensitive and spiritual attitude that many will liken to a photo series on ballet or sculpture, This book was coordinated by the internationally acknowledged Master Takayuki Kubota. He is currently President of the International Karate Association which maintains 100 dojos, or schools, around the world, To accompany the photographs.
Shihan (Master) Kubota has written a minimal yet precise text that will appeal not only to the knowledgeable aficionado, but will prove meaningful to those whose interest has until now been merely peripheral. He has also written an important introduction and provided the reader with excellent appendices. Each photo is accompanied by Japanese calligraphy and a direct English translation. Each photograph was shot exclusively for this book.
As beautiful as the pictures are, so is the text which is composed of ancient Poundation or proven tree
that karate is a wise and graceful example of man's constant search for self-understanding and self-expression.

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