Karate History: Collected Essays - Couverture souple

Wittwer, Henning

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 197969902X ISBN 13 : 9781979699020

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

The six essays in this volume are primarily based on Japanese sources and the original research of the author. Each of them provides valuable and unique insights into the history and teachings of the martial art of the Ryûkyû Kingdom, widely known as karate today.Henning Wittwer takes a deep look at the following themes:- The 1867 „Programme of the Three-Six-Nine and of All Arts“: A New Translation and Explanation of its Martial Arts Sections- Asato Ankô – His Life, Teachings, & Descendants - Bodhidharma, Shaolin and Chinese Boxing in the Eyes of Japan’s Karate Pioneers- Jigen-ryû & its Influence upon Karate-dô- The Karate of the Shôtôkan (1938–1945)- The Stick of the Shôtôkan – Considerations Concerning its History, Transmission and Teachings- Translation Problems in Funakoshi’s BiographyKarate practitioners, karate researchers, and martial arts enthusiasts, students of Japan Studies and people with a general interest in Asian history and culture will find this book to be an as fascinating as interesting read.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 197969902X
• ISBN 13: 9781979699020
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 162
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