{"title":"Jim Butin","description":"\u003cp\u003eJim Butin’s work delves into the world of sports with a particular focus on martial arts and personal stories of discipline and challenge. Readers can anticipate engaging narratives that blend action with insight, often exploring the values and experiences found within sportsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether vividly recounting lessons from the dojo or reflecting on the broader impact of athletic endeavour, Butin’s writing offers a compelling look at the dedication and spirit behind competitive sports. His books are a strong choice for those interested in both sporting culture and inspiring human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"karate-stories-by-jim-butin-9781667845494","title":"Karate Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKarate Stories\u003c\/em\u003e reflects on the \"Blood and Guts\" era of Tournament Karate as documented by Grand Master 10th Degree Black Belt, Jim Butin, with humour and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGary Lee, the curator of the Sport Karate Museum in Houston, Texas, stated: \"No other man in martial art history has had first-hand experience in the bare-knuckle era of the 60s, the 1st World Tae Kwon Do Championships, and the '1974 Dream Team' (which included Jim Butin, Superfoot Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, Jeff Smith, and Howard Jackson) and the U.S. vs. Europe team fights.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn my experience, I have been blessed to be a part of martial arts history in the U.S. since 1966. As a 16-year-old high school student starting classes with Master J. Pat Burleson in Ft. Worth, Texas, I was like a sponge from my very first class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book also pays honour to his longtime friend and Mentor J. Pat Burleson. History records J. Pat Burleson as America's karate pioneer and the \"Father\" of all karate champions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463368622316,"sku":"9781667845494","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781667845494-karate-stories.jpg?v=1775032214"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jim-butin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}