--- product_id: 34063060 title: "The Way of White Crane Karate" price: "€ 160.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34063060-the-way-of-white-crane-karate store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Way of White Crane Karate **Price:** € 160.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Way of White Crane Karate - **How much does it cost?** € 160.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34063060-the-way-of-white-crane-karate) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Way of White Crane Karate [Alexander, George] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Way of White Crane Karate Review: Five Stars - Excellent history of White Crane's influence on Karate. Review: This book is best accompanied by the Hakutsuru White Crane DVD series - Great historical background of how White Crane was brought from China to Okinawa. I appreciate the explanation of how Hakutsuru Kenpo influenced many styles of Okinawan Karate (Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, etc) and captures some popular Kata in an earlier less “stylized” form. I attended a seminar hosted by an instructor from a different White Crane system who explained that many Hakutsuru dojo taught different kata and/or different versions of kata unique to their dojo. It was the same way in China. There were really only three Kata required to make a Hakutsuru “White Crane” system. The rest was up to each dojo. When I originally met George Alexander Hanshi on a trip to Okinawa some years ago he explained that since many of his students are familiar with the Shuri Te influence of White Crane (since he holds a 10th Dan in Matsumura Shorin Ryu from Okinawa) he chose to focus his Hakutsuru Kenpo system on the “Naha Te” influence to give them a broader exposure to the White Crane influence. Fujian White Crane routinely uses “San Chian” just like Naha Te uses Sanchin. Since most people see Dr. Alexander as a “Shorin Ryu guy” they don’t realize that he spent some years in the 70’s training under one of Morio Higaonna’s top students at that time (Ken Ogawa). This is why he credits Morio Higaonna’s version of several Kata in his syllabus. Morio Higaonna had also received a Menkyo Kaiden for Goju Ryu so it clearly does happen in some Okinawan styles of Karate. That year I saw George Alexander warmly received by Higaonna Sensei, Hokama Sensei and Toyama Sensei into their Dojos and discussed this book. That is a large part of the reason I decided to purchase it. There are a limited number of instructors in the world that have put in the years, traveled, trained with Masters and documented in an academic manner the the techniques and history of martial arts. I am grateful for all of them. If you ever have the opportunity to meet and train with George Alexander I recommend it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,445,724 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (17) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.81 x 11 inches | | Edition | Second Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1312843497 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1312843493 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 358 pages | | Publication date | January 28, 2015 | | Publisher | lulu.com | | Reading age | 1 year and up | ## Images ![The Way of White Crane Karate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+cqLj1TLL.jpg) ![The Way of White Crane Karate - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71roo24-EBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by D***T on August 29, 2015* Excellent history of White Crane's influence on Karate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is best accompanied by the Hakutsuru White Crane DVD series *by B***0 on June 12, 2018* Great historical background of how White Crane was brought from China to Okinawa. I appreciate the explanation of how Hakutsuru Kenpo influenced many styles of Okinawan Karate (Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, etc) and captures some popular Kata in an earlier less “stylized” form. I attended a seminar hosted by an instructor from a different White Crane system who explained that many Hakutsuru dojo taught different kata and/or different versions of kata unique to their dojo. It was the same way in China. There were really only three Kata required to make a Hakutsuru “White Crane” system. The rest was up to each dojo. When I originally met George Alexander Hanshi on a trip to Okinawa some years ago he explained that since many of his students are familiar with the Shuri Te influence of White Crane (since he holds a 10th Dan in Matsumura Shorin Ryu from Okinawa) he chose to focus his Hakutsuru Kenpo system on the “Naha Te” influence to give them a broader exposure to the White Crane influence. Fujian White Crane routinely uses “San Chian” just like Naha Te uses Sanchin. Since most people see Dr. Alexander as a “Shorin Ryu guy” they don’t realize that he spent some years in the 70’s training under one of Morio Higaonna’s top students at that time (Ken Ogawa). This is why he credits Morio Higaonna’s version of several Kata in his syllabus. Morio Higaonna had also received a Menkyo Kaiden for Goju Ryu so it clearly does happen in some Okinawan styles of Karate. That year I saw George Alexander warmly received by Higaonna Sensei, Hokama Sensei and Toyama Sensei into their Dojos and discussed this book. That is a large part of the reason I decided to purchase it. There are a limited number of instructors in the world that have put in the years, traveled, trained with Masters and documented in an academic manner the the techniques and history of martial arts. I am grateful for all of them. If you ever have the opportunity to meet and train with George Alexander I recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great reference book *by W***G on February 14, 2014* This is an excellent book for those martial artist that want to delve deeper into the origin of karate and its roots in china. Hanshi George Alexander who is not only holds a 10 degree in Hakutsuru kempo he also has a PhD in Asian studies. He is well traveled in Asia and has visited those still practicing the White Crane techniques in China.. This is a comprehensive review and as a bonus it contains a lot of the " The Bushibi " , that classic manual of combat that served as a reference for the early founders of the various styles of Karate.I recommend this book highly for any serous martial artist. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34063060-the-way-of-white-crane-karate](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34063060-the-way-of-white-crane-karate) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*