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Review of Stephen Turnbull: Ninja: Unmasking the Myth

For the academic study of karate, it is always important to think outside the box. I regularly look to see what’s new on the publication market and what scholarly approach the authors have chosen for their research of other martial arts disciplines. It has been a long time coming. But now Stephen Turnbull’s new book… Continue reading
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Review: Book about Erwin von Baelz

For the academic study of karate, it is also important to think outside the box. I always look to see what’s new on the market and what scholarly approach the authors have chosen for their research of other martial arts disciplines. Erwin von Baelz (1848–1913) was a German doctor and, together with German surgeon Julius… Continue reading