· A NOVEL INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS  · 

Patas Frías

A winter story where silence has a voice


Patas Frías begins with a child, a snow-covered car and an unexpected figure waiting in the darkness. What follows is an atmospheric story about fear, loneliness, memory and the quiet courage needed to face what we do not understand.


Tender, mysterious and slightly unsettling, it is a tale about the things we lose, the bonds that remain and the warmth that can still be found on the coldest night.

 · A NOVEL INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS  · 

Walking Upright

Walking Upright  is the first book in the trilogy that bears its name. It tells the story of Gichin Funakoshi, the master who brought Tōde from Okinawa to Japan and helped transform it into Karate-Dō.


Through his life, the book opens the path for the rest of the trilogy, exploring the spirit of Budō: discipline, humility, respect, and character.


For Gichin Funakoshi, Karate was not merely a technique, but a way of walking upright through life.

Walking Upright

Discover Walking Upright in your language. Select one of the available editions and begin reading the opening chapters of this historical novel, inspired by the life of Gichin Funakoshi, directly on the website. You can also download a free PDF sample and continue reading whenever you like. Choose your language, discover the story, and begin the journey.

Patas Frías

Patas Frías was originally written in both English and Spanish. It has since been translated into several other languages with the support of Amazon’s AI-assisted translation tools.

The story is available exclusively as an eBook on Amazon Kindle. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can read it at no additional cost.

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Step into the frozen world of Patas Frías, where a frightened child, a snow-covered car and a mysterious snowman become part of a night he will never forget.


This short supernatural tale blends suspense, tenderness and mystery as young Aaron searches for safety through the storm, guided by a strange figure whose true intentions remain uncertain.



Read the story directly on the website or discover it on Amazon Kindle. Kindle Unlimited members can read it at no additional cost.

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A SHORT STORY INSPIRED BY REAL EVENTS · PUBLISHED

Patas Frías

Supernatural Fiction · A Winter Tale of Fear and Wonder

A short story inspired by real experiences, where an ordinary journey becomes something far stranger. After a family is trapped in a snow-covered forest, four-year-old Aaron encounters a mysterious snowman whose true nature remains impossible to understand. A tale of danger, tenderness and the thin line between protection and fear.


Patas Frías — A Short Story.

Patas Frías song

Music by: A.R.Q. Luiz Felipe

Lyrics based on the short story "Patas Frías" by Milton Chanes.

Milton Chanes — Author’s Blog

Kōdōkan – Its History

By Milton Chanes • August 6, 2026
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Kōdōkan - Su historia

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Descubre la historia del Kōdōkan, fundado por Jigorō Kanō, y la decisiva visita de Gichin Funakoshi en 1922, recreada en Walking Upright.
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The Story of Gigō Funakoshi: Karate as Reconstruction

By Milton Chanes • August 2, 2026
The story of Gigō Funakoshi is not merely the story of a karateka. It is the story of a sick child who found in karate a way to rebuild his body, challenge his fate, and leave a decisive mark on the evolution of Karate-dō.
Gigō Funakoshi: el karate como reconstrucción personal

La historia de Gigō Funakoshi: el karate como reconstrucción

By Milton Chanes • August 2, 2026
Descubre la historia de Gigō Funakoshi, hijo de Gichin Funakoshi, y cómo convirtió el karate en un camino de reconstrucción y transformación personal.