Official Karate Magazine March 1999 Budo old retro martial arts

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Visual Description

This martial arts magazine is the March 1999 issue of "Officiel Karaté," immediately identifiable by its colorful cover and layout characteristic of late 20th-century sports publications. The cover features a large "KARATE" title in yellow and blue letters, surmounted by the inscription "OFFICIEL." The tagline "LE BUDO" appears in large yellow letters on the left side, while a practitioner in traditional attire (black kimono and striped hakama) occupies most of the page, adopting a martial stance with a sword. In the background, Japanese weapons are visible hanging on a wall mount, reinforcing the authentic context of Japanese martial arts.

In the upper right, a yellow and red vignette signals an exclusive on Francis DIDIER. The bottom of the cover explicitly mentions "Revue Officielle de la Fédération Française," confirming the institutional origin of this publication. A barcode is visible in the bottom right, accompanied by the original price (25.00 F) and the reference "M 2106 - 55."

The magazine shows visible signs of use: the cover has marked creases, particularly on the upper left corner, as well as slight warping and some signs of wear on the edges. The colors remain well-contrasted, with a predominance of yellow, blue, and black tones, typical of the aesthetic of sports during that period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows traces of handling, creases, and slight signs of wear, with no visible tears on the front face.

Did you know? The magazine "Officiel Karaté" was for a long time the reference publication for karate and martial arts practitioners affiliated with the French Federation. The term "Budo" refers to all traditional Japanese martial arts, including karate, kendo, judo, and aikido.

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