Books to read !

[bushido_man96]

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 Karate

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/The-Twenty-Guiding-Principles-of-Karate-NEW-/301059633047?pt=AU_Books_Textbooks&hash=item46188d6f97&_uhb=1

This is the only one of the group I have read, so its really the only one I can recommend. But, I'm sure any one of them would be worth while reading.

[bushido_man96]

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/0685221385

He 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 karate

http://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/0706317874

His 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.

Perhaps someday I'll be able to drop some dough on these titles. After all, I don't have any books on Kyokushin...must fix that issue!

[Hawkmoon]

Then allow me to direct you to 'this is karate' & 'Vital karate', both well worth the investment!

If you like these and have that sort of spare cash then sure go after 'Advanced Karate'.

Enjoy!

[bushido_man96]

Then allow me to direct you to 'this is karate' & 'Vital karate', both well worth the investment!

If you like these and have that sort of spare cash then sure go after 'Advanced Karate'.

Enjoy!

Sounds good! In time, I may have them all!

[Hawkmoon]

...here is a book for you to take a look at.

Sensai came into the dojo the other day with a pile of this book for us, he'd been to see the auther and had asked he sign them for us!

I've just finished reading my copy, put simply a very clear view of Kyokushin karate and knockdown competition as seen through the author as he grew and developed back in the old days here in the UK!

'The Way of Knockdown'

by

Gary Chamberlain

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Way-Knockdown-Gary-Chamberlain-ebook/dp/B00CMQYP6K

"I was a competitor, not a fighter. A rescuer, not a warrior.

 

But I got a lot from both and enjoy writing about those experiences, good and bad.

 

Next project is a Knockdown coaching book.

 

Then some Fire & Rescue stories, where out of respect for the victims I will portray 'examples' of rescue work rather than write about specific incidents.

 

Thank you for your support."

[n4tive]

Hojo Undo

http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Hojo-Undo-Traditional/dp/159439136X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392319657&sr=8-1&keywords=hojo+undo

Shin Gi Tai (Body, Mind and Spirit)

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-Gi-Tai-Karate-Training/dp/159439217X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392319671&sr=8-2&keywords=hojo+undo

Bubishi (a must for any serious Karateka)

http://www.amazon.com/Bubishi-The-Classic-Manual-Combat/dp/0804838283/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392319706&sr=8-1&keywords=bubishi

Miyagi and Me

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Miyagi-Me-James-Lilley/dp/1477521720/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392319788&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=miyagu+and+me

Karate: My way of Life

http://www.amazon.com/Karate-Do-Way-Life-Gichin-Funakoshi/dp/1568364989/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392319753&sr=8-1&keywords=karate+my+way+of+life

Will soon buy

Okinawan Karate: History of Styles and Masters

Volume 1

http://www.amazon.com/Okinawan-Karate-History-Shuri-te-Shorin-ryu/dp/1478188634/ref=pd_sim_b_3

Volume 2

http://www.amazon.com/Okinawan-Karate-History-Antecedents-Goju-ryu/dp/147838316X/ref=pd_sim_b_2