Tuttle Publishing The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art

I have an older copy of this book.Sensei Peter Urban is an icon in Martial Arts . The book follows his Karate Journey and his contribution to the art. He also introduces other Martial Arts Master's that are also part of Karate History.

La primera mitad del libro me ha gustado mucho, la segunda es para dejarla aparte...

Having discovered the Urban legacy only recently, through my sensei, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip through the maestro's mind that this book represents. Between this and 'karate psychology' (aka 'Karate sensei')we are given passage into a brilliant martial arts masters mindset. Urban wasn't just a groundbreaking sensei in terms of his being first to connect martial arts with the 'new world', but he was a fascinating thinker, in whatever he might have done. This aspect of his brilliance becomes clear in-between the pages, not so much as in the content but the eclectic style he writes with. The patchwork, almost mad-magazine throw it on the wall and see if it sticks style lets us see the way he makes connections between things and the ride is a most worthwhile one. The man clearly would have stood out in some way no matter what he did in life. The fact that he became who he was just delineates a rare example of the perfect person finding their perfect calling perfectly.As a (goju) martial artist, AND psychology enthusiast, I recommend it highly.

I got this book as part of my karate training... And loved how simple a read it is, and loved the lessons it contains. While essential for anyone studying karate, I would also recommend it for anyone searching for a fuller, more well balanced life.

I have just recently purchased my fourth copy of this book, because every time I loan it to someone to read, they just asked to buy it from me, instead. The stories are my more favored section of the book, but the specific information about origin and structure of the Goju Kai system is also very insightful.