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Taylor
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Joined: 25 Apr 2008
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Styles: Tae Kuk Mu Sul, Aikido.
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 Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: Shotokan Book Recommendation |
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One of the most profound books I've read about the martial arts is an autobiography called, Moving Zen by W.C. Nicol. It is the story of an ex-pro wrestler (old school wrestling) who takes up Shotokan Karate in Japan and outlines his challenges and process. No glitz, no glam, just a good, honest autobiography about his journey to black belt and how it changed him. I wanted to recommend it here, even though I think any martial arts practitioner will connect with it, I think Shotokan practitioners will find it especially meaningful.
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bushido_man96
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Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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I had not heard of it, but it sounds like it might be an interesting read. Thanks for sharing it.
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NidaninNJ
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 12:31 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah...Moving Zen is a great book. Another great one is a similar book by Stan Schmidt. |
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ps1
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Joined: 09 Nov 2004
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Location: NE Ohio
Styles: Chuan Fa, Shotokan, JJJ, BJJ
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:34 am Post subject: |
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I read this book a few years ago while I was stationed in Iraq. It's one of the best books out there. Great suggestion.
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Taylor
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Styles: Tae Kuk Mu Sul, Aikido.
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Meeting Myself : Beyond Spirit of the Empty Hand
by Stan Schmidt
Is that the one? I got the title off of Amazon. Sounds good, I should give it a read. |
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northerndragon
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Location: Alaska
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Another good book, IMO, is from Kancho Hirokazu Kanazawa - 10th Dan!
"Black Belt Karate ~ An Intensive Course".
Not only is the editing and writing professional, the photographs actually pay great service to the flow of the text. It's intended as a workbook to help one through an intensive course sotospeak. Kodansha International Publishers, copyright 2006.
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solar_kid
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Location: Denver, Colorado
Styles: Shotokan
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| Yes, I think Nicol's book is not only a great book for karate students, but it's an outstanding work overall. I have enjoyed reading it several times. |
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tori
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Styles: shotokan
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Thanks. I can't wait to read it!
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JWLuiza
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Styles: Tang Soo Do and Jujitsu
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Harry Cook has written a treatise on Shotokan's history. The current version is out of print... but a 2nd Ed. is about to be released. Last version was selling for $500 on Ebay it's that good....
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bushido_man96
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Harry Cook has written a treatise on Shotokan's history. The current version is out of print... but a 2nd Ed. is about to be released. Last version was selling for $500 on Ebay it's that good.... |
I have actually reserved my copy of the 2nd edition. I am still waiting for it. I am also waiting for Karate Chronicles, too.
The Best Karate series, by M. Nakayama, are great as well, especially for their layout of the katas.
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on the post.
