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Motobu Chōki: “My Art and Skill of Karate” (1932)
This translation was created in close cooperation with the author’s grandson, Motobu Naoki sensei. It also includes a congratulatory address by the author’s son, Motobu Chōsei sensei, the current head of the school. Moreover, this year marks the 150th anniversary of Motobu Chōki’s birth. In other words, three generations of the Motobu family were involved in this new translation, connecting the history and tradition of karate from the 19th to 21th century. Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Publications, Translations, Unknown Ryukyu
Tagged Motobu Choki, Motobu Chosei, Motobu-ryu, My Art and Skill of Karate, My Art of Karate, Okinawa Karate, Okinawa martial arts, Watashi no Karatejutsu
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