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Shotokan's Secret The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins Paperback - 2004

by Bruce D. Clayton


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Learn how the hard-style karate that became shotokan took shape in 19th century Okinawa as an embattled king with an unarmed force of bodyguards faced an armed invasion from overseas. In this new 328-page book, author Bruce D. Clayton, Ph.D., uses rare sketches, footnoted historical research, archival lithographs, period photographs and contemporary technique demonstrations to reveal shotokan's deadly intent and propose modern practical applications of such knowledge. Achieve a new level of theoretical understanding and fighting ability by learning Shotokan's Secret for yourself!

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  • Title Shotokan's Secret The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins
  • Author Bruce D. Clayton
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 3rd Printing
  • Pages 312
  • Publisher Black Belt Communications, U S A
  • Date July 2004
  • ISBN 9780897501446

About the author

Bruce D. Clayton, PhD, is an internationally known survival expert and martial artist, and he has written several books on the subjects. He has appeared on The CBS Evening News, The Tomorrow Show, and 60 Minutes.
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USA: Black Belt Communications, 2009. Book. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor corner rubbing, very little wear overall. Text is clean. '[This book] explains, once and for all, where karate really came from and what its purpose truly is. It lays bare karate's most puzzling mysteries, allowing us to finally see the people we are fighting, know how they are armed and learn why shotokan is obsessed with multiple-enemy scenarios. Finally, Shotokan's Secret explores karate's hidden flaws and how we can repair them to create a self-defense art for the 21st century. [This book] brings karate to life through painstaking historical research, extensive footnoting, archival lithographs and artwork, rare sketches and practical guidelines for developing modern-day shotokan-empowered warriors.' Illustrated. 312 pages. .
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