This
looks like a really interesting book by Sensei Matthew Apsokardu, author of the
popular website Ikigay Way. It comes out on May 29, 2015. If you’re at all
intrigued by the development of Karate-Do in North America, this book is a must
read!
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Here’s the story…

A Look At What’s Inside
This video explains what topics “Tales From the Western Generation” will explore. It also provides a sneak peek at some of the interview guests and the unique images they provided for the project.
Extensive Interviews with Pioneering Karateka
These individuals provide unique insight into the old ways of karate, the tournament scene in America, and the growth of karate through it's golden years.
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Ed McGrath - Isshin RyuEd Mcgrath is one of the senior-most Isshin Ryu practitioners in the world and inheritor of Don Nagle's methods. -
Maynard Miner - ShotokanMiner Sensei experienced early Shotokan in Japan and was one of the first Western JKA Instructors. -
Glenn Keeney - Goju RyuKeeney Sensei is a senior Goju instructor and one of the most prolific tournament champions in US history. -
Kimo Wall - Goju Ryu / Kingai RyuKimo Wall Sensei is a senior student of Higa Seiko Sensei and Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei. -
William Dometrich - Chito RyuDometrich Sensei was one of the first westerners to study with Chitose Tsuyoshi in Japan. -
Bill Hayes - Shobayashi RyuBill Hayes Sensei, a senior student of Shimabukuro Eizo, is a crucial link to old style karate methods and history. -
Jim Logue - Oyata Shin Shu HoJim Logue Sensei was a senior students of Oyata Seiyu and an important Ryute inheritor. -
James Coffman - Matsumura SeitoJames Coffman was the first American student of Hohan Soken and a senior student of Kise Fusei. -
Ann Marie Heilman - Okinawa KenpoHeilman Sensei, a direct student of Odo Seikichi Sensei, is a martial pioneer for women in the USA.
…and many more!
This is just a small sampling of the diverse group of interview guests that provide unique insight into the masters of Okinawa and Japan as well as the development of their respective styles.
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