The story of Gichin Funakoshi, the master who brought karate from Okinawa to mainland Japan and dedicated his life to transforming an ancient fighting art into a path of personal development. A novel about perseverance, dignity, and the price of remaining true to one's principles.

• EN - Walking Upright https://amzn.eu/d/03i6ZqwJ 

• ES - Caminar Erguido https://amzn.eu/d/00gp81Uf 

• PT - Caminhar com dignidade only Ebook - https://amzn.eu/d/0fT8fz7I 

• DE - Aufrecht Gehen https://amzn.eu/d/06GpbvJZ 

• FR - Marche la Tête haute https://amzn.eu/d/0bnWQoEf 

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Three generations, three stories, and one shared path: the birth and evolution of Karate-Dō.

Set during the final years of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, this novel follows the life of Sōkon Matsumura, one of the greatest masters in karate history. Against a backdrop of Okinawan traditions, political conflicts, and the teachings of ancient warriors, the story explores the roots of Tōde and the birth of a legacy that would endure for generations.

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The Walking Upright trilogy is available in multiple languages, allowing readers around the world to discover these remarkable stories.

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Three generations, three stories, and one shared path: the birth and evolution of Karate-Dō.

The story of Gigō (Yoshitaka) Funakoshi, son of Gichin Funakoshi, whose short but remarkable life left a profound mark on the evolution of modern karate. Despite struggling with illness, his extraordinary determination led him to develop his own vision of the martial art he had inherited from his father.

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The Walking Upright trilogy is available in multiple languages, allowing readers around the world to discover these remarkable stories.

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Three generations, three stories, and one shared path: the birth and evolution of Karate-Dō.

In The Path of Karate-Dō, author Milton Chanes explores the historical events, legendary masters, cultural influences, and traditions that shaped the evolution of karate. From the ancient art of Tōde in Okinawa to the teachings of Sōkon Matsumura, Gichin Funakoshi, and the generations that followed, this historical essay reveals how a once-secret fighting tradition became a universal path of discipline, respect, and personal development.

A companion volume to the Walking Upright trilogy, this book provides the historical foundation behind the three novels, connecting their stories to the documented history of karate.

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🌍 Available on Amazon

The Walking Upright trilogy is available in multiple languages, allowing readers around the world to discover these remarkable stories.

Available formats:

📱 Kindle eBook - 📖 Paperback - 📚 Hardcover

Three generations, three stories, and one shared path: the birth and evolution of Karate-Dō.