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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do | 
 enlarge | Author: Shoshin Nagamine
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 263194
Media: Paperback
Pages: 280
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0804821100
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780804821100
Publication Date: September 15, 1998
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A definitive resource on the technique and philosophy of pure Okinawan karate, this book presents the teachings of Shoshin Nagamine, the last of the legendary pre-war karate masters. 1,000+ photos.
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 Great Fundmentials and history March 30, 2008
Kicking in RI
This book is fantastic. It is about the development of traditional Martial Arts as seen thru the eyes of the Great Master Nagamine. Anyone who is at all interested in Okinawan Karate and History should read this book.
Others have copied the formant of this book as can be seen in the title Okinawan Karate "the teachings of Master Eihachi Ota".
The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do is the original book that others emanate.
Great Book May 14, 2007
B. Black (Topeka, KS)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is well worth the price, it helps you reinforce your instructions. It also prepares you for the next step. Great
A good reference for katas January 10, 2007
M. K. CHIU
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Like other authors, Nagamine starts on his beginnings as a karate man. While interesting I found the photos of katas more beneficial. Whether you come from a different style of karate, or are just forgetful of what the next move is, the photos will help you understand the basic movements a kata takes. However, this book will not teach you how to perform the moves correctly, and they will not be exactly the same as your instructor's.
Indispensible for Matsubayashi-ryu January 10, 2007
Fred J. Miller (Topeka, KS)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Do not say that you study Matsubayashi-ryu unless you own and study this book. My instructor, a sixth degree black belt, carries it in his duffel bag. I do likewise.
The first section is a good review of the history of the matsubayashi system and of the principles of martial arts. The bulk of the book contains photographs of Nagamine, the author, demonstrating kata. I have been able to learn and practice kata between lessons without waiting to ask my instructor this or that question. Consequently, I have progressed very rapidly.
However, speed of progression is not the point of the book. The point is that karate is and should be practiced as a martial art. If you want to know what that means, you MUST read this book.
 A Master's View of His Martial Art January 10, 2007
John Terry (Russellville AR USA)
Sensei Nagamine shares his heart, as well as his art, in this excellent book. The history of the martial arts development as well as its forms and function are presented in an easy-to-read format. For those who are students of the martial arts, especially Shorin-Ryu, this is an insight into the mindset of one of Okinawa's greatest teachers. It is a "must have" for the traditional student who wants to preserve the original kata forms and legacy of Grandmaste Nagamine.
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