Higaonna Kamesuke: on Karate in Okinawa, Japan & Hawaii

"Karate Stories" by Higaonna Kamesuke is an old, extensive source on Okinawan fighting arts. Therein Higaonna, a notable student of Motobu Choki (1870–1944), talks about the origins and the development of karate, the lineages and styles of karate, the sorts and transition of karate, the ranks of karate, the short rules of karate, as well as fighting artists born in Okinawa and their special skills. In addition to the complete translation from Japanese, the book contains many explanations and rare photos concerning Higaonna's text and his person.