Recommended Reading: Publication Information In September 1997, Sensei Bill Hayes first published a new and unique work regarding Okinawan Karate-do. This book centers on his early relationship with Grandmaster Eizo Shimabukuro, head of the Shobayashi-ryu Karate-do system, during years of training on Okinawa. The book includes anecdotal information on a number of personalities as well as martial culture overviews and an interesting look at training methods. Based on interviews and personal journal notes gathered over thirty years we believe “My Journey With The Grandmaster” will help readers “fill in the gaps” in their personal training, teaching, and understanding of Okinawa as a society. Major Bill Hayes, USMC (Ret.), is one of Grandmaster Shimabukuro’s most senior students; he has been studying karate since 1960. He was awarded his Red and White Belt personally by Grandmaster Shimabukuro but no longer claims any particular rank or special titles. He is the former U. S. Director for Grandmaster Shimabukuro’s international karate association, is a two-time Vietnam veteran, and a former tournament champion. He is currently the Director of the Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate-do Research Society, an organization which publishes an informative quarterly newsletter and conducts seminars on the advanced principles contained in the older models of the Okinawan arts. He remains active through daily training and teaching. Bill Hayes is also one of a handful of individuals recently designated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to create and develop the new Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Sensei Hayes is a martial arts wellness consultant and is an Executive Distributor with the Pharmanex nutritional product division. We believe you will find the insights in his book and his newsletters of value irrespective of style or training level. The first two printings of his book sold out. A limited number of copies of the third, and final, printing are still available. If you're interested in obtaining a copy of his book or subscribing to his newsletter please contact him at: Bill Hayes 61105 Walker Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22401-2625 (540) 370-4251 (540) 370-0052 billhayes@cox.net oldstudent1@cox.net Editor’s note: Sensei Hayes is in the process of writing another book; we will keep you posted on his progress Three Golden Pearls on a String The Esoteric Teachings of Karate-Do and the Mystical Journey of a Warrior Priest Thomas M. White ISBN 1-55643-107-4 Okinawan Karate Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniques Copyright 1989 Mark Bishop ISBN 0 7136 5666 2 Zen Kobudo: Mysteries of Okinawan Kobudo and Te by Mark Bishop An interesting and enjoyable account of the less well-known Okinawan Martial Arts. The 100 Year History of Shorin-Ryu Karate by Sensei Frank Hargrove Okinawa Island of Karate by George W. Alexander ISBN 0-9631775-0-8 BUBISHI MARTIAL ART SPIRIT Translated and edited by George W. Alexander and Ken Penland ISBN 0-9631775-1-6 The Bible of Karate: The Bubishi Patrick McCarthy ISBN: 0-8048-2015-5 (soft cover) A Classic Chinese work treasured for decades by Karate’s top Masters. The Bubishi is a work of philosophy, strategy, medicine, & martial arts. This work will serve as the primary reference for martial artists and researchers for years to come. It is fully illustrated with drawings, ink paintings and calligraphy. Charles E. Tuttle Co. 28 South Main Street Rutland VT 05701 (802) 773-8930 (802) 773-6993 Fax (800) 526-2778 Toll-Free An Outline of Karate-doh by Miyagi Chojun March 23rd 1934 English Translation by the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society International Ryukyu Karate Research Society Patrick McCarthy c/o Australian Karate Association Cressie St., Wabel Heights, Brisbaine Queensland, Australia 4034 011-0466-25-4888 Back to Homepage: Comments: Copyright © 2008 — Rittersporn Inc. Stephen A. Rittersporn All rights reserved. Layout & Design, Stephen A. Rittersporn The URL of this site is http://www.inch.com/~sritter/Read.html