Best Karate Books in Order
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The Best Karate Series series by Masatoshi Nakayama includes 11 books published between 1977–2017.
✓ All 11 books verified against the publisher's official series list.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the…
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Buy on Amazon1977 · Masatoshi Nakayama
As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata from the JFA recommended group. The student learns fast…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
Two kata from the recommended list: Gankaku--crane standing on a rock--a name descriptive of this kata, which has techniques for striking upward or…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
The three kata in this volume are on the Japan Karate Association recommended list and are notable for the sticklike use of the arms--Jitte, the…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
These advanced kata may be selected for testing above shodan level. The techniques in Bassai Sho, using sword hand, ridge hand and tiger mouth, make…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
The kata in this volume are at the advanced level and may be selected for examination above the grade of shodan. In Unsu, there are constant…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Masatoshi Nakayama
The three advanced kata in this book are a challenge to the performer's level of maturity. From the smooth and flowing movements of Gojushiho Dai…
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What order should I read the Best Karate Series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Best Karate, Vol.1”. Start with “Best Karate, Vol.1.”
How many books are in the Best Karate Series series?
We list 11 books by Masatoshi Nakayama , published between 1977–2017.
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.