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Way of Karate

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From long time ago, I am trying to buy this book. In Portugal it is very difficult to do that, so I ask you very kindly to make a new edition of this very special book which is undoubtedly a master piece of karate-do and will add very important knowledge to all student and teacher of this art.

I think this book is the actual "Bible" of Karate. So I want very much to have an exemplar. It's very important for my work.

In my opinion the editor shoul undoubtly make a new edition of this very special book.

ok I reversed the title a bit in favor of Shigeru Egami, that's for one simple reason: het tells more than about karate alone. The book gives a good view on training in the old days without grabbing to some mystical words. He tells his own feelings and give his view on karate. He puts an atmosphere of ancient days in the book. Also it contains a lot of good and precise pictures of karate punching, blocking and kicking techniques. A must for every karate beginner and a good one for expanding your martial arts library!

Karate-do is part of my life since I was 12 year old, and I search for this book since.Now I'm 35. This book is fundamental to discover true karate. Please reprint it.

with a preface by Ohshima the Shihan of Shotokan Karate, this book explains numerous old techniques and training tips, together with all the kata in karate do kyohan, there is enough to keep the practicioner going for a while...

same book as _heart of karate_ I bring so that there isn't any confusion as to trying to get ahold of both books, __the only difference is _heart of karate_ is soft cover, and the other is hard back with dust jacket. Some very cool antecdotes and pictures in both books regardless

This first edition hardcover collectors copy was published in 1976. The author was one of the few karate masters who studied under Master Gichin Funakoshi(Shotokan Karate). The author founded the Shoto-Kai system, which approaches Funakoshi's karate from a different angle. It focuses more on doing the techniques slowly with no over tensing of the muscles. They perform the same katas as Shotokan Karate, but they flow smoothly through out the kata with soft powerful moves.

This book is a classic and no longer in print; however, they did put out this same book in a paper back edition by another name (The Heart of Karate-Do), which can be purchased through Amazon. In conclusion, this is a fantastic basic guide to Shoto-Kai karate.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques: Combat karate for the street).