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Old 05-15-2005, 03:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Hardball
Nope, but I can add on to your project by referring you to "The Book Of 5 Rings". It's about the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Mushashi.

In the early days of Japan, (somewhere around 12th century) Swords were outlawed unless you were employed by the ruling class or one of the warlords of Japan. Thus Karate (unarmed combat) was developed for self defense. The moves were hidden in dances called Kata................................................................................................ .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... ...........
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it, I odn't think I have enough time to find that book and like I said I just need the shorei-ryu history and what it's about, but thanks anyway.
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