About this title: Treasured for centuries by karate's masters, The Bubishi was a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. Dealing with philosophy, strategy and medicine as they relate to the martial arts, it has been studied and taught from by all of karate's legendary masters. This English translation includes numerous explanations and notes to ease comprehension. The authro also includes research on Okinawan and Chinese history as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in thos countries, making it useful for researchers and practitioners alike.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1995-11-15
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: Very Good. Tight, bright, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cover curl, corners bumped, the cover with the black background, ships in a box, delivery confirmation on U.S. orders. read more
Description: Fine. 0804820155 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Description: Very Good+ 0804820155. Tuttle Publishing; Sixth Printing; 2000; 214 pages in wraps. Illustrated. Mild wear at corner tips of cover. Interior crisp. Previous owner'sname inside front cover.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as The Bubishi. Treasured for centuries by karate? s top masters, studied, applied, and plagarized, The Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: New. NEW-SHOP SOILED COPY-TRUSTED DEVON (UK) BASED SELLER-IN STOCK-SENT WITHIN 1 WORKING DAY-AVAILABLE BY EMAIL FOR QUERIES-NO QUIBBLE REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED- read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: Poor. No Jacket. Poor. No Jacket Poor. No DJ Issued Poor. No dust jacket as issued. Decent reading copy. Cover has crease and curling. Text in English, Japanese. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Tuttle Martial Arts. Audience: General/trade. Free upgrade to Priority Mail for orders over $20. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1995-11-15
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: Very Good. Some Shelf Wear. Cover/pages may be folded just a bit. Edges/covers may show a little dirt and could have small tear or fraying. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, Japanese. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 216 p. Tuttle Martial Arts. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Pub
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: New. Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, The Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as "the bible of karate" by the famous master Miyagi Chojun, for h... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, History and Philosopy of Karate; Vital Points o
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780804820158ISBN:0804820155
Description: As New. 0804820155 Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, The Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as "the bible of karate" by the famous master Miyagi Chojun, for hundreds of years The Bubishi was a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or plagiarized from it. No other classic work ... read more
"More of an educational/historical read. This book has it all for any serious martial arts enthusiast: History, philosophy, anatomy, strategy, and of course, the vital point analysis. The idea is to disrupt an attackers normal body functions by a certain "touch" or strike to a specific point or points on the body, with affects ranging from numbness in the limbs, to unconciousness, or permanent organ damage. The remedies for all injuries are also listed, since it was necessary for any practitioner to learn to heal before learning to hurt. Some people worry about the misuse of a book like this, however, the information presented takes years of diligent study to understand and apply."
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