Bishop, Mark
Bubishi: Karate & Kobudo - Codex
- ISBN 13:
- 9781008909670
- author:
- Bishop, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, Asia, China,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Bubishi Karate & Kobudo Codex is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamentals of Chinese boxing and its application in karate and kobudo. First published, this book provides detailed how-to-do descriptions to aid in interpreting the technical diagrams of the Keiho Watanabe Bubishi. This codex explores the introduction of Chinese boxing to Okinawa, where it became an integral part of the local martial arts traditions. As a reference for karate and kobudo practitioners, the work explains how the principles of Chinese boxing form-and-function are essential in grasping the foundations of these disciplines. With its unique blend of historical context and practical instruction, The Bubishi Karate & Kobudo Codex is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of these martial arts.