Okinawa Island of Karate (Ebook)

This classic book traces the complete history of Okinawan karate. It has information and facts about styles, techniques and kata never before published. This book contains the complete genealogy of every major instructor and style. It also explains the customs, philosophy and evolution of karate. A highly acclaimed publication and a best seller! Okinawa Island of Karate is a book every serious student or instructor must have. 127 pages. George W. Alexander, Ph.D.

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Publication Date: May 22, 2014
Language: English
Category: History
Copyright: All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors: By (author): George Alexander

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Format: PDF

Keywords

Karate Okinawa Traditional karate culture warrior

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George W. Alexander was born in Bay Shore, New York March 23, 1947. Later he moved to Delray Beach, Florida. He established Japan Karate School there in 1986 and taught at Florida Atlantic University and was a regular demonstrator at Morikami Park. He is the President and Founder of the International Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Federation. He began his martial arts training in 1960 and expanded his knowledge later in 1964 while serving in the United States Marine Corps. He then journeyed to mainland Japan, Okinawa and Southeast Asia. He led jungle teams in Vietnam as part of 3rd Force Recon. He also trained in Judo, Kyokushinkai and Goju Ryu karate. Later he earned his Ph.D. in political science and Asian history and was a professor at the State University of New York. He continues to write books on martial arts and Asian geopolitics. He now resides and teaches martial arts in Palm Coast, Florida.

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