--- product_id: 47943521 title: "Karate-Do: My Way of Life" brand: "gichin funakoshi" price: "€ 21.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/47943521-karate-do-my-way-of-life store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Karate-Do: My Way of Life **Brand:** gichin funakoshi **Price:** € 21.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Karate-Do: My Way of Life by gichin funakoshi - **How much does it cost?** € 21.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/47943521-karate-do-my-way-of-life) ## Best For - gichin funakoshi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gichin funakoshi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Karate-Do: My Way of Life ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #393,404 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #238 in Martial Arts (Books) #306 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (734) | | Dimensions | 4.41 x 0.39 x 7.17 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1568364989 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1568364988 | | Item Weight | 5 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | February 1, 2013 | | Publisher | Kodansha International | ## Images ![Karate-Do: My Way of Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jFE5tOw3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good overview of the life and views of a man who made Shotokan Karate his gift to the world *by K***R on 11 August 2015* This book is short but content rich. In it Funakoshi tells the story of his early life, of his beginning to study Karate and then his pursuit to expand it as an art.Funakoshis style is very simple and clear, understated and humble, but none the less full of meaning. His personality oozes through each paragraph.He provides perspectives on karate and the way he sees is the correct approach to the art. He relates many stories about his studies, including a moment of grandeur when he stands on his house roof in a typhoon or when his master stares down a bunch of thugs rather than electing to fight them.It is clear Funakoshi took great pride in how his students perpetuated the art he developed, and he also relates some more emotional moments; such as financial poverty and visiting a Japanese war memorial with the commandant of the US air base it is within. Not quite the political or world figure Jigoro Kano was he none the less made a profound contribution to the world in developing his Ryu of karate and this book illustrates that journey.A good read for anyone interested in karate philosophy, how Shotokan karate was developed, and in the life of Gichin Funakoshi. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for any Shotokan Karate practitioner, or those ... *by R***S on 24 March 2015* A must for any Shotokan Karate practitioner, or those with a interest in Okinawan and Japanese Karate. It is a short read where Master Gichin Funakoshi cleverly sets out his philosophy through this biography, illustrating the various key precepts of his karate through stories of his life. An interesting insight into the man who’s ambition took karate to Japan from Okinawa, into Okinawa at a time of change and indeed of the foundations of a karate style has now spread all over the world. On an aside it is interesting to note how Karate has changed from what Funakoshi details in this book... hence why all karate-ka should read it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true inspiration. *by M***N on 9 June 2013* Whatever you know or think you know about Gichin Funakoshi you should read this book. This book truly explains and shows the man he truly was. A peace loving, generous, dedicated, humble master of the martial arts.I am not a practitioner of Shotokan karate, but neither was he really; he was just a man that wanted to make a difference to every life that he touched and in most cases that is exactly what he did. Irrespective of what you think of Karate or Japanese martial Arts this man stands out as a true gentle spirit that followed what he believed was his true calling in life for nearly 80 years. He never entered in to a confrontation, succumbed to ego or diverted from what he believed was his life path, and in the process he managed to create the world's most practiced martial art; although if you asked him I am sure he would tell you this was never his intention, he simply wanted to help people better themselves. Which he did in great numbers. Hironori Ohtsuka, Mas Oyama, Keinosuke Enoeda, Kanazawa, Masatoshi Nakayama, Hidetaka Nishiyamaand many many more.This book is a must for any Karateka, martial artist or historian looking at the birth place of modern Karate. ## Frequently Bought Together - Karate-Do: My Way of Life - Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/47943521-karate-do-my-way-of-life](https://www.desertcart.it/products/47943521-karate-do-my-way-of-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*