Magazine KARATE Bushido vintage martial arts Shaolin old edition

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is a vintage copy of the famous periodical "KARATE Bushido", dedicated to combat sports and martial arts. The cover, predominantly brick red and yellow, features a young practitioner in traditional orange attire, posing in a Shaolin kung fu stance. The title "KARATE" in yellow capital letters is topped by the mention "combat sports and martial arts", and the "Bushido" banner is diagonally affixed to the right of the title, in a graphic style typical of specialized magazines from the 80s-90s.

Several articles are announced on the cover, including an exclusive feature on "the children of Shaolin", a subject on the "Bataillon de Joinville" (karate), a focus on taekwondo with Master Park Moon Soo, sections on Viet Vo Dao, self-defense (tai-jitsu), as well as a poster of Miyamoto Musashi. The edition also mentions a special back-to-school feature and useful addresses, indicating a September or back-to-sports publication.

The cover's visual is particularly evocative of the aesthetic of specialized martial arts magazines from the 80s and 90s, with a dense layout, bright colors, and impactful titles. The print shows slight wear typical of an old magazine: crumpled corners, signs of use on the cover, and small visible marks on the surface, with no major apparent tears on the visible front.

The magazine is printed on glossy paper, as suggested by the shine of the cover visible in the photo. The number visible on the spine indicates "N°154 | 26,00 F", which corresponds to a French edition sold at the price of 26 francs, confirming its age and placing its publication before the introduction of the euro.

A miniature of the Miyamoto Musashi poster is also visible on the cover, adding value for martial arts and Japanese sword history enthusiasts.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Shows signs of wear on the cover, slightly bent corners, handling marks, and small imperfections due to age. No major tears visible on the front. Interior pages are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? "KARATE Bushido" magazine has been an essential reference in specialized martial arts press in France since its creation in 1974. It has largely contributed to the dissemination of disciplines such as karate, kung fu, taekwondo, and Viet Vo Dao in France, by publishing exclusive features, interviews with international masters, and reports from the greatest dojos in the world.

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