Tales From the Western Generation · Untold Stories and Firsthand History From Karate’s Golden Age by Apsokardu, Matthew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgements Keys to Understanding This Book

The Purpose of Tales from the Western Generation How Selections Were Made For Inclusion How Interviews Are Organized History, Interviews, Conclusion

Opening Doors to the East

Cracking the Political Armor of Japan Staking Claim in the Port of Okinawa The Commodore Seeks His Prize in Japan

Chinese Immigrants Venture to Gold Mountain

A Forced Opportunity on the Transcontinental Railroad Opening Doors, Breaking with Tradition

Judo Takes Main Stage The First Karate Wave - Immigrants and Men of War

Karate’s Survival Throughout World War II The Burgeoning Karate Scene in the U.S.A. The Tournament Scene and the Vietnam Influence Vietnam Draws Military Forces Overseas

Goju Ryu

Glenn Keeney Lee Gray Chuck Merriman Kimo Wall

Chito Ryu

William Dometrich

Isshin Ryu

Marilyn Fierro Nick Adler Ed McGrath

Matsumura Seito

James Coffman George Alexander Ronald Lindsey

Okinawa Kenpo

Necomedes Flores Ann-Marie Heilman C. Bruce Heilman Dean Stephens Larry Isaac

Oyata Shin Shu Ho

Greg Lindquist James Logue

Seibukan

Walter Dailey Dan Smith

Shobayashi Ryu

Paul Durso Bill Hayes

Shorinkan

Eddie Bethea Robert Herten Noel Smith Doug Perry

Shotokan

Maynard Miner Cathy Cline James Field Robin Rielly

Shuri Ryu

Victor Moore

Conclusion

The Use and Abuse of Storytelling Training was Sporadic, and so was Rank Heavy Military Influence on Karate was a Double-Edged Sword Crossing Paths is as Important as Ever Preserving a Proud Legacy . . . and Improving Upon It

Glossary Index About the Author