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Book SynopsisTreasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts.Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the
Bubishi was a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the
Bubishi.
Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the
Bubishi and the arts associated with it. This is the first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual. A goldmine for researchers and practitioners alike, its pages are filled with notes, explanations and groundbreaking research from McCarthy on Okinawan and Chinese history and the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries.
For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available. This new paperback edition includes additional commentary from the translator, as well as a new foreword.
Trade Review"Patrick McCarthy is the foremost Western historian of karate-do." --
Fighting Arts International"Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the
Bubishi. This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so." --
Karate Obsession blog"This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture." --
Traditional Karate blog
