This auction is for a vintage original “The Fundamentals Of Goju-Ryu Karate” illustrated first edition trade paperback book by Norimi Gosei Yamaguchi, son of the founder of the International Goju-Kai, “Cat” Gogen Yamaguchi. The book is marked in part as follows: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GOJU-RYU KARATE BY N. GOSEI YAMAGUCHI. © 1972 NORIMI GOSEI YAMAGUCHI. OHARA PUBLICATIONS, INCORPORATED. PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FOR THE FIRST TIME, GOSEI YAMAGUCHI DETAILS THE BASICS OF ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR STYLES OF JAPANESE KARATE. CONTAINING MORE THAN 400 DIAGRAMS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, THIS LANDMARK VOLUME INTRODUCES THE CONCEPTS OF THE “HARD-SOFT” SYSTEM AND SHOWS HOW TO PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE. The book is loaded with information and has a total of 175 numbered pages. The book measures roughly 8 7/8” x 5 7/8” x 1/2” and weighs 11.7 oz. The covers and/or pages have fading, discoloration, yellowing, peeling, scratches, nicks, dings, edge wear, bumped and/or worn corners, bending, creases, wrinkles, and dirty and/or stained areas. The covers also have curling and/or lifting as well as a large crease-type mark on the front cover (see picture). This vintage original “The Fundamentals Of Goju-Ryu Karate” illustrated first edition trade paperback book by Norimi Gosei Yamaguchi is sure to be a nice addition to your collection. We do our best to properly describe an item, but please take a close look at the pictures to assess condition (mouse over to zoom, click to enlarge). Speaking of pictures, we aim to capture images that accurately represent an item’s physical attributes such as color, condition, size, etc., but please note that an actual item may appear differently in hand than it did on screen. We currently have many self-defense, martial arts, military, law enforcement, advertising, and weaponry-related items listed. View or search our other items here.
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