History of Karate, Styles, and Masters

Download a book of karate history here.

NOTE: These histories and overviews are derived from many sources. They are not meant to be comprehensive and may have inconsistencies due to inconsistencies in the sources. It is strongly recommended that those wishing to know more about karate history purchase and read the excellent recommended sources. A list of all sources used to support the above can be found here.

Attribution: all images used for styles or masters have been taken from https://commons.wikimedia.org