Karate-Do: The Way of Shito Ryu

By Del Saito

The book begins with a brief discussion of the history and philosophy of karate-do. It also contains important and informative materials necessary to help you understand and remember each area of your karate training. The meaningful things in life come through hard work, discipline, dedication, and effort. So it is with karate-do.

This work includes chapters on the importance of incorporating proper attitudes and habits while training, formalities and etiquettes, and even some worthy suggestions for parents. Other chapters include the basic principles of blocking, striking, thrusting, and kicking techniques stressing the importance of kata, a structured practice of formal patterns or "the way of doing" that enables one to build inner strength and courage and be able to defend themselves from the struggles of daily life. In today's ever-changing world, there is still hope for sanity, goodness, wisdom and spirituality.

Through karate these strong foundational components are learned, embraced, and practiced during the storms of adversity, helping to instill and maintain a sense of dignity and honor in one's life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1949753565
• ISBN13: 9781949753561
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Ancient Warrior Productions
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"