Tales from the Western Generation: Untold Stories and Firsthand History from Karate’s Golden Age

Every generation wonders about the exploits of the brave men and women who have gone before them. As the deeds of old masters are recounted, we are destined to ask - what kind of people were they? What were their goals and philosophies? What would they think about our efforts to preserve and grow the art of karate?

This book seeks to answer some of those questions by encapsulating over 30 original interviews with senior karateka who experienced the old ways of karate for themselves and helped bring it to the Western world.

Hear stories about masters such as:

Hohan Soken

Okazaki Teruyuki

Shimabukuro Zenryo

Tsuyoshi Chitose

Odo Seikichi

Robert Trias

Kise Fusei

Oyata Seiyu

Matayoshi Shinpo

Miyazato Eiichi

Shimabukuro Eizo

...and many more

Interview guests include:

Chuck Merriman - Goju Ryu

Glenn Keeney - Goju Ryu

Victor Moore - Shuri Ryu

Ed McGrath - Isshin Ryu

Maynard Miner - Shotokan

Cathy Cline - Shotokan

James Logue - Oyata Shin Shu Ho

Bill Hayes - Shorin Ryu

William Dometrich - Chito Ryu

James Coffman - Matsumura Seito

Doug Perry - Shorinkan

...and many more!