Jose M. Fraguas

Karate Masters Jose M. Fraguas 2nd edition

Karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. With roots in China that led to the development of shorin-ryu and shorei-ryu in Okinawa, and from there migrating to Japan where it evolved into shotokan, shito-ryu, wado ryu and gojo ryu, karate has a colorful past. Through interviews with karate pioneers such as Osamu Ozawa, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Fumio Demura, Minobu Miki, Morio Higaonna and Hidetaka Nishiyama, the many threads of karate history, lore and legend are woven together in this book to present a complete view of this form of self defense and cultivation. A must for any dedicated karate student.