Three Budo Masters: Jigaro Kano (Judo), Gichin Funakoshi (Karate), Morihei Ueshiba (Aikido)

by John Stevens

This text presents a comparative study of the lives of the founders of judo, karate and aikido, and their profound influence on modern society. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4770018525
• ISBN13: 9784770018526
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.5" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book with lots of historical info

This is an excellent historical work comparing the three great masters and founders of Judo, Karate, and Aikido.

A good little read with history and variety

For an overview of three major arts, a little history, or just an enjoyable read, Stevens does an admirable job. Although he does have some slight bias toward Ueshiba and Aikido, the book is largely unbiased and provides a good, quick overview of Judo, Shotokan Karate, and Aikido. If you're looking for some basic understanding and that quick bit of history, this little book is a good choice.