{"id":605,"date":"2023-09-26T10:53:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T01:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=605"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:58:22","slug":"karate-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=605","title":{"rendered":"KARATE MY LIFE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Kanazawa Hirokazu<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><br><em>Translated by<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>&nbsp;Alexander Bennett&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Step into the world of martial arts mastery with \u201cKarate My Life\u201d by the legendary 10<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;dan karateka, Kanazawa Hirokazu (1931\u20132019). In this captivating autobiography, Kanazawa takes readers on an inspiring journey through his life, from his early years in post-war Japan to becoming one of the most respected karate masters in the world. He reveals the profound impact that karate has had on him, and the countless lives he has touched through his dedication to this ancient discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanazawa Hirokazu is a name synonymous with karate excellence. Having trained under such luminaries as Nakayama Masatoshi and Funakoshi Gichin, Kanazawa dedicated his life to practising and teaching karate in Japan and around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book offers an intimate look into the mind and heart of a true martial artist, and what it takes to succeed. Kanazawa discusses the challenges he faced, the moments of triumph, and the personal philosophies that guided his journey to becoming a karate legend. Readers will gain valuable insights into the discipline, resilience, and unwavering dedication required to achieve greatness in any field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-963fe613274b84e11f6670a26193eca8\"><strong>AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND KINDLE VERSIONS AND ON THE BUDO BOOKS APP IN E-BOOK FORMAT! 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Wisdom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kanazawa Hirokazu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father\u2019s Wisdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature as Teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Scold with Compassion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHAPTER 2\u2014Revenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yasuo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Duel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHAPTER 3\u2014Karate Encounter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Karate Encounter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules of Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ideal Karate Club<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHAPTER 4\u2014Takushoku University Karate Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takushoku University Karate Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorm Life and Post-war Karate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sumo Geezer and Beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The All-Night Pilgrimage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHAPTER 5\u2014Japan Karate Association Instructor\u2019s 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In this captivating autobiography, Kanazawa takes readers on an inspiring journey through his life, from his early years in post-war Japan to becoming one of the most respected karate masters in the world. 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