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Richard Kim; 20th Century Samurai Book & The Classical Man DVD The book, the 20th Century Samurai on Richard "Biggy" Kim philosphys and psychologies of the martial arts is destined to be a best seller in the world of martial arts publishing, as it is the first book written on the history, philosophy and psychology of the Japanese Martial arts by one of the most famous Masters of the 20th Century. The book also has excerpts from the hundreds of magazine articles written about him since his repatriation to the USA in 1957. Plus many of you may remember him from his column published for years in Karate Illustrated under the title of Classical Man. Well he had over 45 more articles written for this column, which dealt with philosophy and psychology of the arts, and these are now published for the first time in this text. Plus it includes Richard Kim's Hawaii days, his years as a P.O.W. in Shanghai, his escape from Shanghai and after his involvement with some of the greatest names and associations in Japan Karate including: Kotaro Yoshida Kotaro, Butokukai, Takeda, Gogen Yamaguichi, Mas Oyama, Ueshiba O'Sensei, Hidetaka Nishiyama and many more. Richard Kim; Classical Man DVD A noted historian and lecturer of karate, psychology and philosophy, is seen here teaching in his own unique method. You will learn the techniques which will defend you in real life situations along with philosophy of pre war Japanese karate. Richard Kim, author of Weaponless Warrior, Classical Man and a Kobudo Weapons series, teaches the martial arts philosophy of Miyamoto Mushashi and his famous opening lecture of respect, compassion and gratitude. Approximate running time is 65 minutes in Full Color.
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