Karate History: Collected Essays

By Henning Wittwer

The six essays in this volume are primarily based on Japanese sources and the original research of the author. Each of them provides valuable and unique insights into the history and teachings of the martial art of the Ry?ky? Kingdom, widely known as karate today.Henning Wittwer takes a deep look at the following themes:- The 1867 Programme of the Three-Six-Nine and of All Arts": A New Translation and Explanation of its Martial Arts Sections- Asato Ank? - His Life, Teachings, & Descendants - Bodhidharma, Shaolin and Chinese Boxing in the Eyes of Japan's Karate Pioneers- Jigen-ry? & its Influence upon Karate-d?- The Karate of the Sh?t?kan (1938-1945)- The Stick of the Sh?t?kan - Considerations Concerning its History, Transmission and Teachings- Translation Problems in Funakoshi's BiographyKarate practitioners, karate researchers, and martial arts enthusiasts, students of Japan Studies and people with a general interest in Asian history and culture will find this book to be an as fascinating as interesting read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 197969902X
• ISBN13: 9781979699020
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"