The Empty Hand was written to help Western students understand the precise and complete meaning of the many Japanese terms used by their sensei (master) in the dojo (practice hall) and grasp the full implications and deeper meaning of their martial art. Each of the twenty-eight main entries is an in-depth mini-essay on one karate term, explaining not only its meaning but the Sino-Japanese characters used to write it. The essays also provide rich background information on the history and culture of karate, and the attitude one should cultivate toward martial arts practice. Fully illustrated with calligraphy for each term and with original woodcuts.
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Rui Umezawa is a writer and instructor with the Canadian headquarters of the Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Kohai? Sempai? Learn the real meanings of these and more.,
By edburt@email.com (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Empty Hand: A Karate Word Book (Paperback)
Ever have a fellow karate-ka or one of your own students ask; what is the real meaning of "Sensei"? Or have they ever asked what "Gi" means? Have you ever been at a loss at explaining in plain english, what these words actually mean? I recieved this book as a gift and after going through it, realized I never knew myself where these words came from or what they "really" meant. If you have ever wondered or were not entirely sure, I suggest you pick up this book and spend a while with it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent explanation of some very tough concepts,
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This review is from: Empty Hand: A Karate Word Book (Paperback)
Many of the traditional words used in Japanese karate are difficult to translate and even harder to explain. This book does the best job I've ever seen with a wide range of words. I'm ordering copies as gifts for new teenage shodans in my dojo.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A must read for every Karateka,
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This review is from: Empty Hand: A Karate Word Book (Paperback)
This book is an excellent source of knowledge for every karateka from white belt on up. I have read and re-read it several times, and have gained a new understanding from each reading.Beautifully done!
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