The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art

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1997
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Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy. This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate. While showing how karate can change the lives of those who practice it--giving them health, self-confidence, and both physical and mental discipline--the book demonstrates convincingly the role that karate could play in reducing crime and delinquency on our streets.

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Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy. This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate. While showing how karate can change the lives of those who practice it--giving them health, self-confidence, and both physical and mental discipline--the book demonstrates convincingly the role that karate could play in reducing crime and delinquency on our streets.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 22 Dec 1997
ISBN 10: 0804817030
ISBN 13: 9780804817035

Media Reviews

Strongly recommended. --Mainichi Daily

Author Bio

Peter Urban studied Goju Ryu in Japan as a disciple of Gogen Yamaguchi and brought the style to the U.S. He subsequently founded American Goju Ryu Karate and has taught widely in this country, introducing Goju Ryu karate methods and techniques into the training curricula of many police academies.