About this title: A systematic presentation of the "empty hand" art of karate. An easy-to-follow manual illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, it gives step-by-step explanations and analysis of all the basic movements and techniques of karate. It features a full description of the sport, including history, organisation, training methods and basic principles and ...
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Edition: First edition. Seventh printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: C. E. Tuttle Co., Tokyo: Rutland, Vt.
Date Published: 1960
Description: Fair. No dust jacket. Highlighting/underlining. Signed by previous owner. There are pen and pencil marks on the front cover which is heavily rubbed. There are spots on the edges. The front hinge is wobbly and exposed. Names are written in pencil and... 251 p. : illus.; 27 cm. Includes Illustrations. Glossary. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle
Date Published: 1974
Description: Good in Fair jacket. Good solid copy, discoloring to page edges, else clean. Illustrated w/ b/w photos. Dj is torn, worn, fair. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Martial Arts Inventory No: 012717. read more
Edition: Reprint of the Hard Cover
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Co., Tokyo, Japan
ISBN-13:9780804816687ISBN:0804816689
Description: Fine. In fine condition this is a reprint of earlier hard cover. Looks brand new, unused. More than 1000 illustrations. An authorative book on unarmed defense. read more
Edition: Thirty Seventh Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, VT
Date Published: 1968
Description: Near Fine in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. $7.50 Publishers Dust Jacket Price, B/W Photography, 251 Pages, Chips Nicks and Rubbings to the DJ. read more
Edition: 60th Printing
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Co., Rutland, VT
Date Published: 1974
Description: Good/Good-. , DJ. 8vo, 251, General wear to covers. Child has scribbled with an ink pen over the entire front endpaper. DJ is worn on edges/corners. DJ is not price clipped. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Co. Publishers
Date Published: 1959-06
ISBN-13:9780871985125ISBN:0871985128
Description: Very Good. Charles E Tuttle, 1959. (Stated First Edition, 1960. ) Vintage hardcover in textured, burlap cloth boards with black/white stamping. Subtle toning to text edge, pages crisp, fresh and lovely. Extensive 50's era black/white karate and martial arts photography and documentation. read more
Edition: 14th Printing.
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont
Date Published: 1963
Description: Small 4to (about 10.5 inches tall) 251 pages. Glossary, index. black endpapers. Description: Over 1000 b&w diagrams and photo illustrations. Features thorough explanations of over seventy movements and techniques, including stances, postures, body shifting methods, punching techniques, striking techniques, kicking techniques, hand and foot blocking techniques, formal exercises, and throwing techniques. This was originally published in 1960. bound in a large-weave light olive color burlap type ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan
Date Published: 1963
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. No writing or tears inside book-tight spine-more than 1, 000 illustrations. Over-sized hardback-7 1/2 x 10 1/2-251 pages. The first complete and authoritative book to give a sober and systematic presentation of karate, the amazing Oriental sport and art of unarmed self-defense. A fully illustrated manual giving step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the basic movements and techniques. read more
Description: 1962 Hardback 8th printing. Very Good Condition in a Very Good Dust Jacket. In original, good condition slipcase; Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 251 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Tuttle Pub
Date Published: 1990-11-15
ISBN-13:9780804816687ISBN:0804816689
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780804816687. read more
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