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(Isshinryu) Karate and History
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Okinawa: The History of an Island PeopleOkinawa: The History of an Island People by George Kerr
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The ulitmate account on Okinawa's history
Isshinryu Karate: The One Heart MethodIsshinryu Karate: The One Heart Method by Steve Armstrong
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Although out of print, still worth to look out for. One of the first books on Isshinryu.
Introduction to The Original Isshinryu Karate SystemIntroduction to The Original Isshinryu Karate System by Harry G. Smith
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Shihan Smith's book. A must have.
The Bible of Karate BubishiThe Bible of Karate Bubishi
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Patrick McCarthy's translation of what is called the 'Bible of Karate'. Great historical value.
The Weaponless WarriorsThe Weaponless Warriors by Richard Kim
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Oldie but goodie. Oral history of the old karate masters.
Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi, Vol. 1 (Tuttle Martial Arts)Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi, Vol. 1 (Tuttle Martial Arts)
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Resource on Shinken Taira. Master of Kobudo.
Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi, Vol. 2 (Tuttle Martial Arts)Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi, Vol. 2 (Tuttle Martial Arts)
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Great reference. Especially the translation of the 1936 "Meeting of the masters".
Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters (Tuttle Martial Arts)Tales of Okinawa's Great Masters (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Shoshin Nagamine
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Master Shoshin Nagamine's work in English translation. Also a must have.