Shotokan Karate Perth Australia (WSKF) Martial Arts and Self Defence School, GS Karate (GSK)

It was once said that 'who we are' is the direct result of the 'people we meet' and 'the books we read'.  This page is for members and non members to find the best reference materials for both developing their minds and bodies, and principles for a chellenging and rewarding life.

The books listed are highly recommended by the club:

Available through the club:

Shotokan Karate-do Kata - Volume 1  by Hitoshi Kasuya
(13 Kata - Junior to Black belt)  Not available through stores, available through the club.

Shotokan Karate-do Kata - Volume 2  by Hitoshi Kasuya
(12 Kata - Black belt and above)  Not available through stores, available through the club.

Available through most stores:

Paperback. By Gichin Funakoshi. The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master. (First time in English).

Paperback. By Gichin Funakoshi. For the first time in paperback, the life story of the father of modern Karate-do. "His childhood and young manhood in Okinawa, his struggle to refine and popularize the art of karate, his prescription for longevity...his unique personality... Through this volume the follower of Karate-do will gain greater insight into the master's own way of living and thinking, and a sharper understanding of the art of self-defense." Genshin Hironishi (President, Japan Karate-Do Shoto-kai).

To view our more extensive range available only to members you have to be a member and paid your registration. Once you have become a registered member you receive your own personal training manual and personal password to the members only part of this website.

If you have read a book, that you think we should add to our list, please send us an email with it's name and author and we will review it and look at adding it to this page.