Funakoshi Karate Book - The Art of the Okinawan Fist

To-Te Jitsu: The Art of the Okinawan Fist, the Legacy of Gichin Funakoshi

Rediscovering Gichin Funakoshi's "To-Te Jitsu: The Art of the Okinawan Fist" is a journey through time, a vivid portrait of a young Okinawan master sharing his teachings for the first time. It's a treasure for every karateka, a jewel miraculously reborn, just as Karate has been recognized as an Olympic sport, fulfilling the dream of that young, young master.

This edition, the first to be published in Italian, faithfully reproduces the work as it was conceived in Tokyo in 1922.

A Journey Through Technology and History

• A Rediscovered Treasure: The images inside the book have been recovered from the originals, to offer the reader the most refined and accurate edition of a book that remained lost until a few years ago.

• The Origins of Karate: The book is an analysis of the origins of Karate, with a deep understanding of the techniques and philosophy of the "Okinawa fist".

• A Master's Legacy: Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern Karate, serves as a model for the photos, offering a firsthand visual testimony to his art.

• A Critical Edition: The book does not ignore the technical limitations of the time. The photographs, which required long exposures, show lower leg techniques and higher stances, offering the reader a historical perspective and a deeper understanding of the evolution of karate.

Funakoshi's pages are a breath-taking read, perfectly conveying, with clear honesty, the total dedication and suffering inherent in the martial art. Add "To-Te Jitsu: The Art of the Okinawan Fist" to your collection and learn from the best, enriching your experience on the mat.