This is the first in a series of updates that will give recommendations about martial arts books. In karate we train and learn using both our bodies and minds.
The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu (Wong Kiew Kit)
The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate (Michael Clarke)
Three Samurai Cats: A Story From Japan (Eric A. Kimmel)
Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat (Translated by Patrick McCarthey)
My name is John Opalenik. My students know me as Sensei O. I am a Sandan in Shobayashi-Ryu and have been training for over 20 years.
I am a teacher and a writer in addition to my responsibilities as a Sensei.
Be sure to check previous articles even if you've already read them. I edit the articles to add and include information newly discovered by the author.
*Note* Karate is an art that for many reasons has a lot of information and misinformation out there. While I don't post anything on here unless I get it from a credible source, don't feel argumentative if you have heard information different from what's on here. I in no way consider myself to be anything close to the end-all, be-all of karate knowledge.