The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And Other Essays on the Philosophy of Karate Do

Vincent A Cruz

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And Other Essays on the Philosophy of Karate Do
Format
Paperback
Publisher
iUniverse.com
Country
United States
Published
22 September 2004
Pages
60
ISBN
9780595321391

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi: And Other Essays on the Philosophy of Karate Do

Vincent A Cruz

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First control yourself before attempting to control others. – Gichin Funakoshi The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi distills the lifetime wisdom of the Father of Modern Karate into 20 simple statements. Karate beginners can recite the sayings, but only karate masters really understand them. Vincent Cruz brings almost fifty years of Shotokan experience to the interpretation of Funakoshi’s famous maxims. His profound knowledge and deep sensitivity make Funakoshi’s words spring to life with newly-revealed wisdom and insight. The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi describes not only karate, but also life itself. Nurture your spirit on the harmonious wisdom of two great masters.

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