A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa\'s 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.
Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family.
He served as a polic.
He was regarded as the foremost authority on Okinawan Karate by his contemporaries.
Mabuni was legendary for his extensive knowledge of kata and other aspects of Karate.
He began studying Karate under the famous Karate master Itosu Anko (1831-1915) and later studied under master Higaonna Kanryo.
A translation and reproduction of Mabuni Kenwa\'s 1934 book on Karate fundamentals, training and philosophy.
Mabuni Kenwa (1889 - 1952) was born in Okinawa as part of a Samurai family