Literature helps to define the art's culture.
If you know of any Matsubayashi-Ryu related materials that not referenced here, please let us know by using the Feedback Form . It has been reprinted frequently. Osensei Shoshin Nagamine's second major book has been available in Japanese for several years. The book covers many masters such as Matsumura Sokon, Matsumora Kosaku, Itosu Anko, Kyan Chotoku, Motobu Choki, Arakaki Ankichi, Funokoshi Gichin, and many others. As a privately published booklet designed for dojo and association members only, it covered many technical aspects not discussed in The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do.