The third son of Motobu Aji Choshin and his wife Maushi, Choki sensei was called Masanraa as a child: "ma" beingĪ polite prefix and "sanraa" meaning "third son." This is one theory for the source of his later nickname "saarū," or "monkey," which can also be pronounced "saaraa." From a young age, he had an This book this book, even if damaged, is an authentic piece of history of karate and a must for the serious martial arts collector.Motobu Choki sensei was born April 5, 1870, into an aristocratic Ryukyuan family.
It shows rare photos of Master Funakoshi showing his techniques. This is a book every karateka should have in their library. Following the teachings of Anko Itosu, he was one of the Okinawan karate masters who introduced karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922. Gichin Funakoshi is the founder of shotokan karate-do, perhaps the most widely known style of karate, and is attributed as being the "father of modern karate". The fourth part, called “Karate Research Gossip,” has some interesting articles trying to explain the development of Karate as an empty handed art during the kingdom era and others. This is followed by the main points shown for the Kata Pinan Nidan to Pinan Godan, Naihanchi Nidan and Naihanchi Sandan, Sēshan, Passai, Wanshū, Chintō, Jitte, and Jion. The names of the Kata at this Point in time were still the old Okinawan style names: Pinan Shodan, Naihanchi Shodan, and Kūsankū are shown in their entirety. The third part, called “The Fundaments and Kata of Karate,” constituting the main part of this work, contains the full descriptions and photographic documentation of the Kata. The second part, called “The System of Karate” contains descriptions and photos of how to make a fist, hand techniques, stances, and Makiwara, followed by foot techniques, Enbusen, and six throwing techniques (Nage-waza). The first part of the book contains a general introduction on history, styles, and etiquette. It contains two group photos, four calligraphies, as well as two photos of Funakoshi. In this way this book served the countrywide popularization of Karate in Japan.
The book preserved the Shotokan founder’s precious techniques and Kata in 217 photographs, the largest part of which showing Funakoshi performing Kata. This book is titled "Rentan goshin toudi jutsu" (Toudi arts: Polish your courage for self defense). Its author is Gichin Funakoshi. Images: Over 200 black & white photographs Rentan goshin toudi jutsu by Gichin Funakoshi
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