How to Uncover the Truth Behind the Myths: Learn Amazing History of Karate

[@nulltheliteralnothing1470]

I came across your KZbin because of my passion of Karate as well. I couldn’t help but notice the books you have on your desk. Always looking for reading new material. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@timthenunes]

Thanks for noticing! These were all recommendations from greater Karateka 😁 I always have a link in my descriptions to the actual list of books. Welcome 👍

[@lynx8947]

This is a great video I have a question Who was the first karate master to exist in karate history ?

[@timthenunes]

Thanks! I have made some videos about that, check out this one for instance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKGqqJJjg8alrpo

[@lynx8947]

@@timthenunes so the story of Chatan yara is a myth ?

[@timthenunes]

I believe many of these stories are at least exaggerated for marketing purposes (if there were no witnesses, then who told the stories?) - but they might have had some grounds in reality

[@lynx8947]

I just wanted to know if these fights : Gogen yamaguchi vs tiger Mas Oyama vs bull I need to know of these two stories were myths or a true story ? Because i'm really confused 😅😅

[@timthenunes]

Yamaguchi’s I can’t say, but Oyama did “fight” a bull, however, the bull was hit on the head with a hammer just before, so no matter what Oyama would do, the bull would die. It was marketing