Sunday, October 17, 2021

Karate Kenpo by Mabuni Kenwa

We are so used to saying "Kenpo Karate" that seeing "Karate Kenpo" makes you stop and do a double-take.

(from Barnes and Noble)

A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa's 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family. He began studying Karate under the famous Karate master Itosu Anko (1831-1915) and later studied under master Higaonna Kanryo. Mabuni was legendary for his extensive knowledge of kata and other aspects of Karate. He was regarded as the foremost authority on Okinawan Karate by his contemporaries. He served as a police officer and taught his colleagues his martial art. This is his first book on Karate.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/karate-kenpo-the-art-of-self-defense-eric-shahan/1138242263


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