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Empty Hand: A Karate Word Book

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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.

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.

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!

I found this book to be a joy to read. It would be a great book for any karate students.