Karate Books

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Karate-Do: My Way of Life Karate-Do: My Way of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as karate)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,408 ratings — published 1975
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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as karate)
avg rating 4.52 — 469 ratings — published 2003
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as karate)
avg rating 4.39 — 434 ratings — published 2010
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Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive (Best Karate Series) Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive (Best Karate Series)
by (shelved 13 times as karate)
avg rating 4.29 — 222 ratings — published 1977
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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as karate)
avg rating 3.94 — 62,321 ratings — published 1645
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The Bible of Karate: Bubishi The Bible of Karate: Bubishi (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as karate)
avg rating 4.17 — 375 ratings — published 1995
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Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as karate)
avg rating 4.22 — 190 ratings — published 1988
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Zen in the Martial Arts Zen in the Martial Arts (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as karate)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,977 ratings — published 1979
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Moving Zen: One Mans Journey to the Heart of Karate Moving Zen: One Mans Journey to the Heart of Karate (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as karate)
avg rating 4.33 — 347 ratings — published 1975
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The Essence of Karate The Essence of Karate (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as karate)
avg rating 4.20 — 173 ratings — published 2010
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as karate)
avg rating 3.83 — 10,338 ratings — published 1899
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The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as karate)
avg rating 4.20 — 80 ratings — published 2007
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Karate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin Funakoshi Karate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin Funakoshi (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as karate)
avg rating 4.33 — 43 ratings — published 2001
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The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as karate)
avg rating 4.19 — 123 ratings — published 2009
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Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki (Best Karate Series) Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki (Best Karate Series)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.38 — 143 ratings — published 1979
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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,408 ratings — published 1992
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The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.16 — 129 ratings — published 2005
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Best Karate, Vol.9: Bassai Sho, Kanku, Sho, Chinte (Best Karate Series) Best Karate, Vol.9: Bassai Sho, Kanku, Sho, Chinte (Best Karate Series)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.58 — 69 ratings — published 1986
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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,507 ratings — published 1975
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Bunkai-Jutsu : The Practical Application of Karate Kata Bunkai-Jutsu : The Practical Application of Karate Kata (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.56 — 64 ratings — published 2002
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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as karate)
avg rating 4.29 — 201 ratings — published 1991
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Shotokan's Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins Shotokan's Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as karate)
avg rating 3.96 — 109 ratings — published 2004
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The Weaponless Warriors: An Informal History of Okinawan Karate The Weaponless Warriors: An Informal History of Okinawan Karate (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as karate)
avg rating 4.17 — 100 ratings — published 1974
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Best Karate, Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho (Best Karate Series) Best Karate, Vol.10: Unsu, Sochin, Nijushiho (Best Karate Series)
by (shelved 5 times as karate)
avg rating 4.44 — 75 ratings — published 1990
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Best Karate, Vol. 2: Fundamentals Best Karate, Vol. 2: Fundamentals (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as karate)
avg rating 4.45 — 145 ratings — published 1978
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My Art and Skill of Karate (Ryukyu Bugei - Ancient Martial Arts of the Ryukyu Islands Book 2) My Art and Skill of Karate (Ryukyu Bugei - Ancient Martial Arts of the Ryukyu Islands Book 2)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.37 — 38 ratings — published
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Karate Kids Karate Kids (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 3.76 — 123 ratings — published
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Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.11 — 124 ratings — published 2016
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Shotokan Myths Shotokan Myths (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 3.55 — 49 ratings — published 2010
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Mas Oyama's Essential Karate Mas Oyama's Essential Karate (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.33 — 118 ratings — published 1979
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.21 — 49,983 ratings — published 1970
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Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.34 — 62 ratings — published 2011
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Best Karate, Vol.11: Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Meikyo (Best Karate Series) Best Karate, Vol.11: Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho, Meikyo (Best Karate Series)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.50 — 64 ratings — published 1990
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The Classical Man The Classical Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.21 — 47 ratings — published 1999
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Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 3.98 — 93 ratings — published 1990
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 3.94 — 574,835 ratings — published -500
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Dynamic Karate: Instruction by the Master (Bushido- The Way of the Warrior) Dynamic Karate: Instruction by the Master (Bushido- The Way of the Warrior)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.27 — 150 ratings — published 1966
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In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.10 — 290 ratings — published 2006
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There Are Monsters Everywhere There Are Monsters Everywhere (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 3.95 — 344 ratings — published 2005
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Best Karate: Jitte, Hangetsu, Empi, Vol. 7 Best Karate: Jitte, Hangetsu, Empi, Vol. 7 (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.45 — 82 ratings — published 1981
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Karate Technique & Spirit (Tuttle Martial Arts) Karate Technique & Spirit (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 4 times as karate)
avg rating 4.17 — 41 ratings — published 1986
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The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.42 — 114 ratings — published 2009
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Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.17 — 7,710 ratings — published 2020
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The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 3.96 — 24 ratings — published
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The Heart of Karate-Do The Heart of Karate-Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.00 — 33 ratings — published 1980
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Hidden Karate: The True Bunkai For Heian Katas And Naihanchi Hidden Karate: The True Bunkai For Heian Katas And Naihanchi (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.58 — 12 ratings — published 2006
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Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters (Tuttle Martial Arts) Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.36 — 53 ratings — published 2000
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The Kyokushin Way: Mas Oyama's Karate Philosophy The Kyokushin Way: Mas Oyama's Karate Philosophy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.13 — 71 ratings — published 1979
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Mas Oyama's Complete Karate Course Mas Oyama's Complete Karate Course (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as karate)
avg rating 4.32 — 47 ratings — published 1998
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Jarod Kintz
“Karate guys can break wood. But they can’t build like carpenters. Destroyers don’t have as much value to society as those who construct.”
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Tenkara Smart
“There is only choice, and at every moment, you only have two choices. When you make your decision, you'll know if it was right by the way you feel. If you know it wasn't the right choice, make a different choice.”
Tenkara Smart, She Named Me Wolf

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