Kirjahaku

Un anhelo por el Camino. El deseo del conocimiento, tZcnica y maestr'a en las artes marciales. QuZ se puede encontrar m+s all+ de lo f'sico pasado el dolor, el sudor y la boesqueda diaria de lo inalcanzable? Pueden ser las artes marciales un veh'culo del auto conocimiento, un mZtodo para descubrir nuestra verdadera naturaleza? Puede mejorar nuestra existencia diaria y beneficiar nuestras relaciones, comprensi-n y compasi-n por la humanidad lo que experimentamos en el suelo del dojo?

A hunger for the way. The desire for knowledge, skill, and mastery within the marital arts. What is to be found beyond the physical? Past the pain, the sweat, the daily pursuit of the unattainable? Could the martial arts serve as a vehicle of self-discovery to uncover our true nature? Can what we experience on the dojo floor enhance our daily existence and benefit our relationships, understanding, and compassion for humankind? This work contains a collection of articles which aim to address these very issues and more.

The path of Karate-do can be a difficult one to follow as it is often obscured by clouds of distraction which can hinder the progression of even the most sincere student. This book is the author's attempt to help part some of those clouds in order to assist with the journey. Covering diverse subjects such as kata application, combative mindset, self-defense, learning and teaching, conflict management, and Okinawan history; the author draws upon his extensive experience of real combat and in-depth research conducted in Okinawa to present a series of articles exploring various elements of Okinawan Karate and culture. Generously illustrated throughout with numerous photographs from the author's personal collection, this book can be enjoyed by practitioners of all styles, whether beginner or advanced.