KarateÕs history is richer and more complex than popular narratives often suggest.Ê"Investigations into the history of karate"Êbrings together a diverse collection of essays that explore the artÕs overlooked figures, pivotal moments, and forgotten contexts. From the pioneers of Hanashiro Ch_mo and Yabu Kents_ to the appearance of karate in a wartime propaganda film and the little-known story of K_d_kanÕs relationship with karate, this volume uncovers the hidden currents that have shaped karateÕs evolution. Drawing on years of meticulous research and fieldwork in Okinawa and Japan, the author offers readers a fresh perspective on a martial tradition too often reduced to myth or clichŽ. Whether you are a dedicated practitioner, a martial arts historian, or simply curious about the cultural forces behind karateÕs history, this book provides thought-provoking views into an art whose story continues to unfold., Bettelheim, Yabu, Itosu, Karate, Kata, Hanashiro, Thomas Feldmann| 9781326335786 | 79PAGES