# The Essence of Karate

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- Authors: [Gichin Funakoshi](https://www.bookquiver.com/gichin-funakoshi), [Hirokazu Kanazawa](https://www.bookquiver.com/hirokazu-kanazawa), [Gisho Funakoshi](https://www.bookquiver.com/gisho-funakoshi), [Richard Berger](https://www.bookquiver.com/richard-berger)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2013-06-07

## Description

Gichin Funakoshi is a legendary figure and the founder of Shotokan karate, the most popular style of Japanese karate, with millions of practitioners worldwide. In The Essence of Karate, Funakoshi creates,...

## Editions

### The Essence of Karate

- Publisher: kodansha_international
- ISBN: 978-15-6836-524-4
- Pages: 128
- Published: 2013-06-07
- Language: en_US