--- product_id: 88329247 title: "The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It: Development, Lineages, and Philosophies of Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Karate-do" brand: "mark i. cramer" price: "S$58" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88329247-the-history-of-karate-and-the-masters-who-made-it store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It: Development, Lineages, and Philosophies of Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Karate-do **Brand:** mark i. cramer **Price:** S$58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It: Development, Lineages, and Philosophies of Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Karate-do by mark i. cramer - **How much does it cost?** S$58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88329247-the-history-of-karate-and-the-masters-who-made-it) ## Best For - mark i. cramer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mark i. cramer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A concise yet comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate, with biographies of the great karate masters This concise-yet-comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate includes authoritative biographies of the great karate masters of the past and the philosophical issues they faced as karate changed and evolved. Bringing a fresh understanding to the study of the martial arts, Mark I. Cramer dispels many of the often-repeated martial-arts myths as he details the lineages of the modern styles of karate and describes the social, cultural, and political events that influenced them. While most books focus on a single style of karate or the biography of just one of the great teachers, this book offers a well-researched and detailed overview. By bringing all of this knowledge together in one volume, Cramer—an award-winning inductee into the USA Karate Federation’s Hall of Fame—fills a crucial gap. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 6.03 x 0.47 x 8.98 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 162317239X | | Isbn 13 | 978-1623172398 | | Item Weight | 12.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 240 pages | | Publication Date | July 24, 2018 | | Publisher | Blue Snake Books | ## Images ![The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It: Development, Lineages, and Philosophies of Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Karate-do - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xHjEQ24WL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book on history of karate *by on Reviewed in the United States August 3, 2018* I was looking for a book on history of karate and was lucky enough to find this book just a few days after its release. I really liked the structure of the book and the author’s style of writing. It was very easy to read the book even after the working day (and being a non-native English speaker).A short glimpse on Okinawa’s history and the sociopolitical situation of the time karate was born is given at the beginning. Biographies of most prominent karate masters follow the historical introduction. Biographies are arranged into 2 main lineages, which puts development of karate into clearly defined perspective. Several philosophical issues are discussed at the end of the book.I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history and development of karate. No specific technical knowledge of karate is required to read and enjoy this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book! *by on Reviewed in the United States June 6, 2023* I bought this because it was written by my Sensei, so I was excited to read it! If you are in karate, have kids in karate, or are just interested in history, I think this book is great. Also, I'm proud to say I (and my kids) get to train under Mark Cramer. He is a wonderful human in general, and so knowledgeable and talented! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for what it is *by on Reviewed in the United States March 30, 2023* This is a comprehensive outline of karate's history, nothing more nothing less. It is simple and concise, and most people who are interested in karate's history will probably know most of the historical facts presented by the author. However, there are things in here that may prove to be enlightening to a more casual karate historians. For me such an "aha" moment occurred when I read about the two main lineages, Matsumura and Higaonna. I was well aware of these of course before, however, the way that this was clearly presented in this book finally made all of the pieces of the puzzle fit together. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88329247-the-history-of-karate-and-the-masters-who-made-it](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/88329247-the-history-of-karate-and-the-masters-who-made-it) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-11-07*