Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat - Tapa dura

"Patrick McCarthy's Bubishi is a thoroughly researched translation and commentary that will intrigue even the most advanced reader...an extensive study that is comprehensible to the modern reader while losing none of the work's ancient wisdom." --Budo Dojo "The Bubishi's message is timeless. Its wisdom boundless." -- Jesse Enkamp, founder of KARATEbyJesse.com "(McCarthy) will leave no stone unturned in his passionate pursuit." --Hanshi Cezar Borkowski, Northern Karate, Toronto "Patrick McCarthy's research is both comprehensive and meticulous...a welcome edition to any martial arts library." --Karate International "This work is a milestone of epic proportions which will help to bridge the gap between Chinese and Okinawan culture." --Traditional Karate "Patrick McCarthy is the foremost Western historian of karate-do." --Fighting Arts International "The Bubishi remains an indispensible tome for the serious Karate enthusiast." --Joe Swift, karate historian & researcher & founder of Tokyo Mushinkan "If you are a serious Martial Artist, no matter what your current level or background, this text is vital for you." --Evan Pantazi, Sensei, founder of Kyusho.com

Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy has spent over twenty years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. He is also the author of Ancient Okinawan Martial Art volumes 1 and 2.