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title: "The Essence of Karate"
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# The Essence of Karate

**Brand:** gichin funakoshi
**Price:** ₱2334
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Essence of Karate by gichin funakoshi
- **How much does it cost?** ₱2334 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

The Essence Of Karate

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #183,536 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #176 in Sports Reference (Books) #201 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #401 in Martial Arts (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (240) |
| Dimensions  | 5.51 x 0.55 x 7.76 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1568365241 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1568365244 |
| Item Weight  | 8.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 128 pages |
| Publication date  | June 7, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Kodansha International |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    The Essence Of Karate
  

*by W***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2019*

Great book! Oss!

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    Story time
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2014*

This book uses many stories to illustrate the points being made, and they are very enriching. Master Funakoshi also writes about some of Okinawan history - which adds some insight into the history of Karate

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    Four Stars
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2015*

Of interest to practitioners of karate and also to those just seeking knowledge

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