A typhoon brings the renowned karate master Chojun Miyagi into the life of young Kenichi Ota, who must prove himself before he can enter the master's inner circle.
Benjamin Franklin Award (Historical Fiction) 2013 3rd Winner
About the Author: Goran Powell, 4th dan, Goju Ryu Karate.
360 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Action & Adventure

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About the Book

When Kenichi Ota retires he is the same age as his karate teacher Chojun Miyagi was when he died. Ota decides to honor his teacher by writing his memoirs. As a young man Ota accompanied Miyagi to China searching for the meaning of karate. Upon their return to Okinawa they learn the Japanese have just destroyed Pearl Harbor. Ota is conscripted to Colonel Yahara in charge of the island's defenses, and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle for Okinawa. Ota and Miyagi are forced to adapt to a new world order, to rebuild their island, and preserve Miyagi's brand of karate

Book Synopsis

A typhoon brings the renowned karate master Chojun Miyagi into the life of young Kenichi Ota, who must prove himself before he can enter the master's inner circle. As once-peaceful Okinawa prepares for war, master and student venture to China in search of the deepest meaning of karate.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tides of war turn against Japan and an American invasion fleet approaches Okinawa. Kenichi is conscripted as a runner for the Japanese general staff and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle of Okinawa. In the aftermath, he must fight again to rebuild the shattered hopes of his people and to preserve his master's art of karate.

Review Quotes

"Chojun is an exciting next-step in the evolution of how karate's history is told."--Michael Clarke, 7th dan Kyoshi, author

"Remarkable, it's that good!"--Kris Wilder, best selling martial arts author

"Riveting... Very highly recommended!"--Lawrence A. Kane, martial artist, author of Surviving Armed Assaults, co-author of The Little Black Book of Violence and Scaling Force

About the Author

Goran Powell, 4th dan, Goju Ryu Karate. Goran is author of three martial arts books, a freelance writer in London and recipient of numerous advertising awards. A regular contributor to Martial Arts magazines, Goran has twice appeared on the cover of Traditional Karate magazine. This is his second novel. Goran Powell resides in London with his wife and three children

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 360

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

Format: Paperback

Author: Goran Powell

Language: English

Street Date: December 1, 2012

TCIN: 1008291436

UPC: 9781594392535

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-2574

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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