{"product_id":"chshin-chibana-gert-corfitzen-jzrgensen-9798198921160","title":"Ch\u0026#333;shin Chibana: Shuri's Last Warrior","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the life and legacy of Chōshin Chibana, founder of Shōrin-ryū and one of the key figures in modern Okinawan karate. It follows his upbringing in Shuri after the fall of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, his training under Ankō Itosu, and the historical and cultural changes that shaped his karate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines the development of Shōrin-ryū, the preservation of Shuri-te traditions, the impact of war and modernization, and the technical principles that defined Chibana's teaching. It also explores the major branches that emerged after his death and the continued effort to preserve his legacy in modern karate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798198921160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084204318975,"sku":"9798198921160","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chshin-chibana-gert-corfitzen-jzrgensen-9798198921160","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}