Shotokan Karate Magazine Edited by John Cheetham
Excellent articles from serious practitioners ranging from Kata interpretation to evolution of Karate. Published quarterly. Info and subscription .
Karate-Do: My Way of Life by Gichin Funakoshi
Anecdotal autobiography that reveals the Master's thoughts. Kodansha International. Available from Amazon.com
Secret Tactics by Kazumi Tabata
Insights and novel interpretations by a contemporary Karate Grandmaster of the writings of many older Masters. Tuttle Publishing. Also available from Amazon.com
The Heart of Karate-Do by Shigeru Egami
A re-issue of Egami's original book entitled The Way of Karate: Beyond Technique. Excellent insights for life-long training. Available from Amazon.com .
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Shotokan: A Precise History . By Harry Cook
Excellent chronicle of the development and spread of Shotokan Karate, interspersed with many quotes and opinions of its Masters that provide unique insight. Dragon Associates
Facing the Double-Edged Sword by Terrance Webster-Doyle
Non-violent approaches to conflict, drawing on the essence of martial arts teachings. Written for younger students of martial arts but applicable to all ages. Excellent "handbook" for teachers of children's martial arts classes and for parents of younger martial arts students. http://www.atriumsoc.org/
Paper Wraps Rock by Thomas B. Shea, Ph.D.
A series of thoughts, stories, legends and anecdotes that may help demonstrate how and when the so-called "softer" precepts of Karate can be applied throughout many aspects of one's life . Infinity Publications Outside US or Canada, Amazon.com
Moving Toward Stillness by Dave Lowry
Masterful insight into application of martial arts philosophy in daily life. Available from Amazon.com
Moving Zen: One Man's Journey to the Heart of Karate by CW Nicol
Excellent west-meets-east account of the ultimately successful endeavors of an earnest man to train in and understand Karate-Do in Japan Available from Amazon.com