Description
1990 edition. Dust jacket has significant wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some moderate wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Book has a stain in the top left corner. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of “Karate” by Rh Value Publishing is a fascinating time capsule from the late 20th century martial arts publishing world. Released in 1990, at the height of the karate craze sparked by films like The Karate Kid, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the ancient Japanese fighting discipline. Despite its weathered exterior, the book’s intact pages and sturdy binding suggest it has been well-loved by a devoted student of the sport. Collectors may prize this edition for its historical significance, capturing karate’s mainstream popularity before the rise of mixed martial arts. Readers will appreciate the opportunity to glimpse traditional karate techniques through the lens of the era that brought them to Western audiences.
