By Pat McCarthy.

This guide by Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguchi breaks down a multitude of Karate techniques with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. 330 pages.

Tetsuhiro Hokama walks you through the history and evolution of martial arts as well as specific tactics and techniques of various styles of Karate. 151 pages.

By Jack Hibbard.

Gichin Funakoshi. The Master text. Ninteen kata forms of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons are presented here in complete detail. Fully illystrated. Hardcore. 256 pages.

Learn MMA techniques from one of the biggest fighters in the sport, Lyoto Machida. 270 pages.

Orphaned at the tender age of five and left in the care of a Karate Master in Hawaii, Gary Lee went on to dominate the martial arts tournament circuit for over 3 decades. In Memoirs Of An American Samurai, he chronicles his adventures as a modern day

By Seikichi Toguchi. An instructive text on teh etiquette, kata, stances, and powerful techniques of the renowned Goju-Ryu system as practiced in Okinawa. Fully illustrated. 192 pages.

Gichin Funakoshi
The twenty principles were passed down by Master Girchin Funakoshi for the spiritual and mental development of his students. The principles provide insight for practitioners at all levels of accomplishment. Available in English

By Shoshin Nagamine. The teachings of Karate Master Shoshin Magamine, founder of the Matsubayashi School of Shorin-Ryu Karate Do. Photographs documenting 18 Karate Katas. 278 pages.

This book will teach you everything you need to know about karate; including its origins, required clothing and behavior as well as all the techniques one must know to master the iconic art. DVD included. By Master Graeme Lund. 192 pages.

By Peter Urban.

Didi Goodman. This book is the perfect hands-on training guide to complement your young Karate student's martial art classes. Made to complement either Karate or Taekwondo, the guide will make the most of time between classes as students can play game