From the Minds of the Masters: The Inside Thoughts, Tips & Techniques From Modern Karate-Do's Best and Brightest

By Jerry Figgiani

Book Overview

Inspired by Jerry Figgiani's articles for Masters Magazine, this book provides in-depth interviews and insights from the modern karate masters including: Frank Grant, Joseph Carbonara, Kensei Taba, Takeshi Tamaki and Masahiko Tokashiki. Plus special remembrances of the okinawan greats including: James Wax, Ansei Ueshiro, Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, Parker Shelton and Joe Lewis. You'll also get in-depth understanding of the seven Yakusoku Kumite (two person fighting techniques) and the true origins of the original "mixed martial art." Yes, MMA is actually hundreds of years old This book features many historical photographs of the Masters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507598947
• ISBN13: 9781507598948
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"