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9780834804180

Empty Hand

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  • ISBN13:

    9780834804180

  • ISBN10:

    0834804182

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 1998-06-01
  • Publisher: Weatherhill
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Summary

The Empty Handwas written to help Western students understand the precise and complete meaning of the many Japanese terms used by theirsensei(master) in thedojo(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.

Author Biography

Rui Umezawa is a writer and instructor with the Canadian headquarters of the Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate.

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