Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose

Genuine karate is an Okinawan martial art for self-defense; its ongoing globalization has jeopardized its inherent effectiveness....
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Author: Hermann Bayer
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Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose by Bayer, Hermann

Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose

€34,90

Analysis of Genuine Karate: Misconceptions, Origins, Development, and True Purpose

€34,90
Author: Hermann Bayer
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Genuine karate is an Okinawan martial art for self-defense; its ongoing globalization has jeopardized its inherent effectiveness.

"The changes made to karate in mainland Japan and in America have altered karate so intrinsically that it can no longer claim to be genuine karate."

Dr. Hermann Bayer, Ph.D., examines how Japan re-interpreted Okinawan karate to create its own unique style of karate-do, and how Japanese and American changes resulted in a modern karate-sport business.

Practitioners of karate are often confused, misguided, and even led to believe that karate is just karate--this is far from the truth. Practitioners need a clear understanding of what their training can offer them. This can only be achieved by understanding karate's true purpose and by discerning misconceptions from facts.

Contents include

  • Okinawan karate's "principle of never changing kata".
  • Karate as an Okinawan cultural heritage.
  • Socio-cultural arguments to preserve Okinawa karate--as is.
  • Japan--the karate reproducing country.
  • Karate or Karate-do?
  • The business of karate, karate-do, and karate-sport.
  • Scientific proof of a peaceful karate mind.
  • The laws of physics reveal weaknesses when kata are changed.

This substantially researched work makes a compelling case for the socio-cultural and historic arguments to conserve genuine Okinawan karate. Supported by historical facts, scientific analysis, and public records, Dr. Bayer reveals, for all to see, the complex evolution of karate and the unsettled claims made upon it by the various stake-holders.



Author: Hermann Bayer
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781594398438


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001

About the Author
Bayer, Hermann: -

Hermann Bayer, Ph.D. Degrees in economics, sociology, and psychology, Hermann has worked in academia (scientist and campus dean) and as a CEO in the private sector (Germany). He immigrated to the USA in 2005.

Hermann's karate training began in Europe (1981) with Japanese karate-do until he transitioned to Okinawan karate in the USA (2016). He has spent considerable time with renown Japanese, Western, and Okinawan karate teachers, all the while researching the core essence of the style they represent. Hermann Bayer resides in Virginia Beach, VA.

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