A secret document passed down from master to student for centuries, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by the famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishi was only available to the most noteworthy of karate practitioners, who attempted to deepen their understanding of its teaching by handwriting and drawing their own treasured copy. All of karate"s legendary masters studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had an impact on the shaping and development of karate as much as the Bubishi.Now, this hardcover edition includes explanations and notes by Patrick McCarthy, the first person to translate this ancient text to English, as well as over 250 line drawings, photographs and calligraphy throughout.