The Essence of Karate
By: Gichin Funakoshi
4.20
Format: 128 pages, Hardcover
Gichin Funakoshi is a legendary figure and the founder of Shotokan karate, the most popular style o…
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4. Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion
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3.00
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3.21
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16. The Essence of Karate
By: Gichin Funakoshi
4.20
Format: 128 pages, Hardcover
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17. Shotokan Myths: The Forbidden Answers to the Mysteries of Shotokan Karate
By: Kousaku Yokota
4.32
Format: 182 pages, Kindle Edition
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