Recommended Reading Okinawa Seidokan History
The
story of Shian Toma and his forefathers has been put into a book form.
This book spans four centuries of history and the influences that came
to be Okinawa Seidokan Karate Kobudo and Toide of Shian Toma. It has
become required reading in many dojo for understanding the rich martial
tradition we come from and practice in modern times. It is one of a
five volume set that will cover the entire family of arts that comprise
Okinawa Seidokan. Click
on the Book above to bring out a separate window to take you to the
publishers website for ordering. There are twor formats this books comes
in.
- Hard Back
- PDF Digital Download for ebook/Kendle Readers
Click on the banner below to open a new window to view PDF files of digitized antique karate book collected by Charles Goodwin. They are in the original Japanese Language
The following two ebooks are absolutely FREE to download and are some of the most valuable reading you could ever add to your library. Clicking on the EBooks will open a new window to Iain Abernethy's website to register for his well written newsletter. The two books are free with the subscription download. And the newsletter subscription is absolutely FREE as well. Enjoy.
Books you have to Buy
The following books are in my own library as well as other Sensei I know and respect. Even though many are not of our own system or style, they will help to understand our own Okinawan Seidokan system better. I believe they have value to have in your own library one day. Buying books retail can set you back, so shop for used copies first.
-- Sensei Donnie Hayhurst
Principles
Advanced Karate-Do, by Elmar T. Schmeisser
Five Years: One Kata, by Bruce Burgar
Body Conditioning
The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training for Traditional Karate,
by Michael Clarke
Kata and Bunkai Applications
Bunkai-Jutsu, Practical A;;lication of Karate Kata, by Ian Abernathy
Karate's Grappling Methods, by Iain Abernethy
Bunkai, Secrets of Karate Kata, by Elmar T. Schmeisser
Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate, by Patrick McCarthy
The Meanings of Forms & Katas, Adult Level, by Bruce Miller
The Way of Kata-A comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications, by Kane & Wilder
Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 1, by Patrick McCarthy
Karate Pinan Katas in Depth, by Keiji Tomiyama
Okinawa's Complete Karate System, By Micheal Rosenbaum
Shihan TE: The Bunkai of Karate Kata, by Darrell Craig
Shotokan's Secret: The hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins, by Bruce Clayton
Kempo-Jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art, by Kenneth Melbourne
Kata and the Transmission of Knowledge: In Traditional Martial Arts,
by Michael Rosenbaum
Deadly Karate Blows: The Medical Implications, by Bruce C. Adams
History
Karate's History and Traditions, by Bruce Haines
The Bible of Karate-Bubishi, by Patrick McCarthy
Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat, by Patrick McCarthy
Okinawan Karate, by Mark Bishop
Zen Kobudo: Mysteries of Okinawan Weaponry and Te,
by Mark Bishop
History and Traditions of Okinawan Karate, by T. Hokama
The Weaponless Warrior, by Richard Kim
The Karate Dojo, by Peter Urban
Philosophy
The Karate Way - Discovering the Spirit of Practice, by Dave Lowry
Mental Strength: Conditioning Your Mind, Achieve Your Goals,
By Ian Abernethy
Masters
The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do, by Shoshin Nagamine
Karate Masters Vol. 1, by Jose M. Fraguas
Karate Masters Vol. 2, by Jose M. Fraguas
Karate Masters Vol. 3, by Jose M. Fraguas
Okinawan Karate: The Teachings of Master Eihachi Ota,
by Michael Rovens and Mark Polland
Karate Goju Ryu Meibukan, by Lex Opdam
Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters, by Shoshin Nagamine
Okinawan Kempo, by Choki Motobu