Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome addition to any martial arts library." -- Karate International school, "...a must-own if you are neck deep in your Karate, Kung Fu, or Taekwondo education, and will give you a deeper appreciation of the roots of where whatever martial art you do know came from." - Matthew Kaplowitz, Fight Nerd, "Patrick McCarthy's Bubishi is a thoroughly researched translation and commentary that will intrigue even the most advanced reader...an extensive study that is comprehensible to the modern reader while losing none of the work's ancient wisdom." - Budo Dojo blog, " The Bubishi remains an indispensable tome for the serious Karate enthusiast." -- Joe Swift, karate historian & researcher & founder of Tokyo Mushinkan school, "Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi . This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so." -, "...a must-own if you are neck deep in your Karate, Kung Fu, or Taekwondo education, and will give you a deeper appreciation of the roots of where whatever martial art you do know came from." -- Matthew Kaplowitz, Fight Nerd, "Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome edition to any martial arts library." - Karate International, " The Bubishi remains an indispensible tome for the serious Karate enthusiast." - Joe Swift, karate historian & researcher & founder of Tokyo Mushinkan school, Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi . This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so. -- Karate Obsession blog , "This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture."- Traditional Karate, "If you are a serious Martial Artist, no matter what your current level or background, this text is vital for you." -- Evan Pantazi, Sensei, founder of Kyusho.com blog, "This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture." - Traditional Karate blog, " The Bubishi 's message is timeless. Its wisdom boundless." - Jesse Enkamp, founder of KARATEbyJesse.com blog, "Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome edition to any martial arts library." - Karate International school, "This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture." -- Traditional Karate blog, "Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi . This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so." - Karate Obsession blog, The Bubishi remains an indispensable tome for the serious Karate enthusiast. -- Joe Swift, karate historian & researcher & founder of Tokyo Mushinkan school , "If you are a serious Martial Artist, no matter what your current level or background, this text is vital for you." - Evan Pantazi, Sensei, founder of Kyusho.com blog, "Patrick McCarthy's Bubishi is a thoroughly researched translation and commentary that will intrigue even the most advanced reader...an extensive study that is comprehensible to the modern reader while losing none of the work's ancient wisdom. " - Budo Dojo, If you are a serious Martial Artist, no matter what your current level or background, this text is vital for you. -- Evan Pantazi, Sensei, founder of Kyusho.com blog , ...a must-own if you are neck deep in your Karate, Kung Fu, or Taekwondo education, and will give you a deeper appreciation of the roots of where whatever martial art you do know came from. -- Matthew Kaplowitz, Fight Nerd , Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome addition to any martial arts library. -- Karate International school, This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture. -- Traditional Karate blog, "(McCarthy) will leave no stone unturned in his passionate pursuit." - Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, Northern Karate, Toronto, "Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi . This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so." -- Karate Obsession blog, "Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome edition to any martial arts library." -- Karate International school, The Bubishi 's message is timeless. Its wisdom boundless. -- Jesse Enkamp, founder of KARATEbyJesse.com blog , " The Bubishi 's message is timeless. Its wisdom boundless." -- Jesse Enkamp, founder of KARATEbyJesse.com blog, "Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome addition to any martial arts library." - Karate International, " The Bubishi remains an indispensible tome for the serious Karate enthusiast." -- Joe Swift, karate historian & researcher & founder of Tokyo Mushinkan school, "Overall, this book is very well done, and the additions provide valuable insights into the origins and development of the Bubishi . This has long been a staple of karate research material, and I believe that it will continue to be so." --
Dewey Decimal796.815/3
SynopsisTreasured 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 famous master Chojun Miyagi, 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 copied passages from it. 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, 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 famous master Chojun Miyagi, 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 copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi . Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. This is the first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual. A goldmine for researchers and practitioners alike, its pages are filled with notes, explanations and groundbreaking research from McCarthy on Okinawan and Chinese history and the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available. This new paperback edition includes additional commentary from the translator, as well as a new foreword., 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 famous master Chojun Miyagi, 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 copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi . Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a goldmine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available. This new paperback edition includes additional commentary from the translator, as well as a new foreword.