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Karate
Karate
Karate
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Karate

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In its early days, karate was a way for Japanese peasants to defend themselves. Now, it's used in popular movies and remains an exciting martial art. Explore the history of karate, and read about some of the strikes, kicks, and blocks a karataka uses. Discover the mental harmony and physical discipline required for the 'way of the empty hand.'
LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 1, 2011
ISBN9781602535701
Karate
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Thomas Buckley

Thomas Buckley is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He Specializes in North American Indian ethnology and history, with particular interests in religion and language. Alma Gottlieb is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her area of interest is Africa, with emphasis on gender, religion, and family structure.

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