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Analysis of Genuine Karate 2

Sociocultural Development, Commercialization, and Loss of Essential Knowledge

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Hermann Bayer

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The book explores the evolution of Okinawan Karate, emphasizing its development as a genuine fighting art, distinct from the industrialized and showy Karate-Do. It examines how Karate was used to prepare Japan for war and how its transformation into an athletic spectacle diluted its original purpose. The author advocates for Karate-Jutsu, highlighting its roots and the integration of foreign influences. Additionally, it discusses the emergence of a counterculture movement aimed at preserving Karate-Jutsu's authenticity against modern misconceptions and the commercialization of martial arts.

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Title: Analysis of Genuine Karate 2
Subtitle: Sociocultural Development, Commercialization, and Loss of Essential Knowledge
Language: English
Authors: Hermann Bayer
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Released: 2023
Format: Paperback
Pages: 220
ISBN13: 9781594399244
Tags: History, World History
Description: The book explores the evolution of Okinawan Karate, emphasizing its development as a genuine fighting art, distinct from the industrialized and showy Karate-Do. It examines how Karate was used to prepare Japan for war and how its transformation into an athletic spectacle diluted its original purpose. The author advocates for Karate-Jutsu, highlighting its roots and the integration of foreign influences. Additionally, it discusses the emergence of a counterculture movement aimed at preserving Karate-Jutsu's authenticity against modern misconceptions and the commercialization of martial arts.