January 30, 201412 yr Hello guys,I know there are couple of threads discussed the good books to read on the forum before, but today I need your advice to help me choosing one of the following books to read (this will be my first karate book to read):1- The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karatehttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/The-Twenty-Guiding-Principles-of-Karate-NEW-/301059633047?pt=AU_Books_Textbooks&hash=item46188d6f97&_uhb=12- The Inner Art of Karatehttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/The-Inner-Art-of-Karate-9781590309490-Paperback-BRAND-NEW-FREE-P-H-/171221955799?pt=AU_Non_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item27dd9fb4d7&_uhb=13- THE ESSENCE OF KARATEhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/THE-ESSENCE-OF-KARATE-9781568365244-GICHIN-FUNAKOSHI-HARDCOVER-NEW-/390697519605?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5af76309f5&_uhb=14- Karate-Do: My Way of Lifehttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Karate-Do-My-Way-of-Life-by-Gichin-Funakoshi-Paperback-Book-English-Free-/131089828159?pt=AU_Non_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item1e8590093f&_uhb=1N.B: I want to read more about karate philosophy and how it can change your life than a history or techniques books.Thanks in advance "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 30, 201412 yr Living the martial way When I first read it, blew my mind. Opened me up to a different perspective. I consider this a must read. I read it every few years. I am due for another read. Nothing Worth Having Is Easily Obtained - ESPECIALLY RANK
January 30, 201412 yr I didn't undertand wht u were asking at first. My bad. They all look good. You probably just got me to order one of these books. lol I'm probably ordering the inner art Nothing Worth Having Is Easily Obtained - ESPECIALLY RANK
January 30, 201412 yr hehe!Well with your chosen art of Kyokushinkai Karate I'd offer you look into things by Sosai Oyama himself initially, get to grips with his teachings. Consider:http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0685221385He also wrote:Advanced Karate (Rare as books go and will cost you a small fortune!)http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0870400010& What is karatehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Is-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0870401475&Vital karate(I have a copy of this one, from a market stall, cost me 50p- about 30c at the time)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vital-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0706317874His book "This is Karate" is a good read a nice insight to how he taught and observed the body and how it works and so on in a fight!If you get a book get this one, as to other reads any of the list you offer is well worth a read, of that have no doubt. “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.” Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 30, 201412 yr Author I didn't undertand wht u were asking at first. My bad. They all look good. You probably just got me to order one of these books. lol I'm probably ordering the inner art LOL ... That's good "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 30, 201412 yr Author Mark Bishop's - OKINAWAN KARATE ( Teachers, Styles......) is a good read.Thanks for recommendation ... I will look for it "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 30, 201412 yr Author hehe!Well with your chosen art of Kyokushinkai Karate I'd offer you look into things by Sosai Oyama himself initially, get to grips with his teachings. Consider:http://www.amazon.com/This-Is-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0685221385He also wrote:Advanced Karate (Rare as books go and will cost you a small fortune!)http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0870400010& What is karatehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Is-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0870401475&Vital karate(I have a copy of this one, from a market stall, cost me 50p- about 30c at the time)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vital-Karate-Masutatsu-Oyama/dp/0706317874His book "This is Karate" is a good read a nice insight to how he taught and observed the body and how it works and so on in a fight!If you get a book get this one, as to other reads any of the list you offer is well worth a read, of that have no doubt.I wish I can Hawkmoon, Mas Oyama books were my first preference while searching but his books are bit expensive for me (I dob't know why it's). "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 31, 201412 yr Generally his books are 'not that common' to rare to very rare.One thing about Sosai was when he gave Kyokushin karate to everyone, it and so he basically became an overnight sensation!The result of this new found fame was for many years (like most karate masters) he was a highly rated highly sought after celebratory, and with that his works were prized!Since his death there has been a certain resurgence in his books and so forth so prices are rising again!AS I mentioned I got lucky years ago and found 'Vital Karate' on a market stall, I will add 'This is Karate' and 'Advanced karate' to the pile one day.First will be 'This is Karate', I think its more in fashion as it were! “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.” Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate.
January 31, 201412 yr I'm currently reading about Sensei Masao Kawasoe's early years, the first thirty of his life. It's a fascinating story as to how he got into Shotokan, and I love reading about the Japanese way of life back then (he was born in 1945). Really enjoying it, I can link it here if anybody wants to know more
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