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20 Best Karate Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Karate books. 

Best Karate Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Book Title: Picture Theory – Introduction To Karate (picture Theory Martial Arts Series) (1982) Isbn: 4885746019 [japanese Import]

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Picture Theory - Introduction To Karate (picture Theory Martial Arts Series) (1982) Isbn: 4885746019 [japanese Import]

Picture Theory – Introduction To Karate (picture Theory Martial Arts Series) (1982) Isbn: 4885746019 [japanese Import] by Karate was published in . It was officially published by Tokyo Bookstore and has the ISBN: 4885746019.


Book Title: Karate 299 Success Secrets – 299 Most Asked Questions On Karate – What You Need To Know

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Karate 299 Success Secrets - 299 Most Asked Questions On Karate - What You Need To Know

Karate 299 Success Secrets – 299 Most Asked Questions On Karate – What You Need To Know by Bryan Riggs was published in 20150116. It was officially published by Emereo and has the ISBN: 1488830614.


Book Title: Simvolika Boevogo Iskusstva

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Simvolika Boevogo Iskusstva

Simvolika Boevogo Iskusstva by Pustovoĭtenko, I︠u︡. (i︠u︡riĭ) was published in 1997. It was officially published by Zao Izdatelʹskiĭ T︠s︡entr Zhurnala Rossii︠a︡ Molodai︠a︡ and has the ISBN: 5866461005.


Book Title: The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do

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The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do

The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do by Keith D. Yates was published in April 15, 2008. It was officially published by North Atlantic Books and has the ISBN: 1583942157.


Book Title: Karate: Self-defense & Traditional Sport Forms

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Karate: Self-defense & Traditional Sport Forms

Karate: Self-defense & Traditional Sport Forms by Bruce Tegner was published in 1973. It was officially published by Thor Pub. Co and has the ISBN: 0874070236.


Book Title: Karate Power: The Basic Katas : Condensed From Karate Road To Power

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Karate Power: The Basic Katas : Condensed From Karate Road To Power

Karate Power: The Basic Katas : Condensed From Karate Road To Power by Russell Kozuki was published in 1975. It was officially published by Ing Pub. Co and has the ISBN: 0806940980.


Book Title: Karatedo the Holistic Approach

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Karatedo the Holistic Approach

Karatedo the Holistic Approach by Louis D. Mikelson was published in 5/28/1983. It was officially published by Aegean Park Press and has the ISBN: 089412059X.


Book Title: Karate: The Energy Connection

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Karate: The Energy Connection

Karate: The Energy Connection by Russell, W. Scott was published in 1976. It was officially published by Delacorte Press and has the ISBN: 0440043867.


Book Title: Shotokan Advanced Kata

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Shotokan Advanced Kata

Shotokan Advanced Kata by Keinosuke Enoeda was published in 2/13/1998. It was officially published by Dragon Books, Isleworth and has the ISBN: 094606203X.


Book Title: Secrets Of Chinese Karate

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Secrets Of Chinese Karate

Secrets Of Chinese Karate by Parker, Edmund K. was published in 1987. It was officially published by Prentice Hall and has the ISBN: 0137978456.


Book Title: Winning With American Kata: The New Breed of Competitors

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Winning With American Kata: The New Breed of Competitors

Winning With American Kata: The New Breed of Competitors by Loren W. Christensen was published in 1989/06/01. It was officially published by Paladin Pr and has the ISBN: 087364509X.


Book Title: Goju-Ryu Karate II

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Goju-Ryu Karate II

Goju-Ryu Karate II by N. Gosei Yamaguchi was published in 6/28/1974. It was officially published by Goju-Kai Karate-Do, USA National Headquarters and has the ISBN: 096728211X.


Book Title: Beginning Karate

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Beginning Karate

Beginning Karate by Tonny Tulleners, John Corcoran, Ed Ikuta was published in June 1974. It was officially published by Black Belt Communications and has the ISBN: 089750027X.


Book Title: Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive (Best Karate Series)

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Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive (Best Karate Series)

Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive (Best Karate Series) by Masatoshi Nakayama was published in 11/9/2012. It was officially published by Kodansha USA Publishing and has the ISBN: 1568364636.


Book Title: Best Karate, Vol.4: Kumite 2 (Best Karate Series)

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Best Karate, Vol.4: Kumite 2 (Best Karate Series)

Best Karate, Vol.4: Kumite 2 (Best Karate Series) by Masatoshi Nakayama was published in 11/9/2012. It was officially published by Kodansha USA Publishing and has the ISBN: 1568364652.


Book Title: Mu Tau: The Modern Greek Karate

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Mu Tau: The Modern Greek Karate

Mu Tau: The Modern Greek Karate by Jim Arvanitis was published in 1979. It was officially published by Todd & Honeywell and has the ISBN: 0899620019.


Book Title: Secrets Of Championship Karate

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Secrets Of Championship Karate

Secrets Of Championship Karate by Karyn Turner, Mark Van Schuyver was published in 1991. It was officially published by Contemporary Books and has the ISBN: 0809240521.


Book Title: Kempo-jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art

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Kempo-jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art

Kempo-jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art by Melbourne, Kenneth. was published in 2003. It was officially published by 1st Books Library and has the ISBN: 1403386692.


Book Title: Universals of Kenpo

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Universals of Kenpo

Universals of Kenpo by Lee Bachman was published in 1/28/2000. It was officially published by Bachman Publishing and has the ISBN: 096526727X.


Book Title: Okinawan Karate: Its Teachers and Their Styles

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Okinawan Karate: Its Teachers and Their Styles

Okinawan Karate: Its Teachers and Their Styles by Jim Silvan was published in 4/1/1993. It was officially published by Vantage Press, Inc. and has the ISBN: 053310419X.

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