Description
A classic text to be treasured by karate practitioner and martial artist, Karate Spirit is recognized as the most authoritative source on karate's philosophy. Randall Hassell, historian and well-known Karate master, has updated this rich source to reflect changes that have taken place in the last two decades. In the many essays included in this book, you will find the proper elements and philosophical teachings of the art of Karate from antiquity to modern times, and answers to many of the questions currently being debated by martial artists around the world. This book has a great deal to offer to all Karate students, from beginner to black belt level, as well as being a unique and enjoyable way to learn about the true spirit of Budo.
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'Randall Hassell is, hands down, the world's finest, most authoritative karate-do writer.'-The Fighter International Magazine.
The Karate Spirit is a revised, selected collection of Randall Hassell's best works.
Some of these columns are serious, some are humorous, and some leave the reader on the
From introspective ('Talking about karate') to technical ('Kara and ku') to satirical ('Secret arts') to outright humorous ('A true master') The Karate Spirit takes the reader on a lively journey through concepts and experiences common to all martial arts.
Written by one of the most experienced American karate practitioners, The Karate Spirit provides invaluable information about the art of karate as well as universal human insights.
Randall G. Hassell began his study of Karate in 1960, and received his black belt from the Japan Karate Association in 1968. For almost five decades, he has devoted himself to the teaching and study of karate-do and other martial arts. In addition to teaching in his school in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Hassell oversees the instruction of thousands of students and travels extensively, lecturing and officiating.
Contents
Foreword
About the author
Talking about karate (February, 1983)
'Purees Prahktees Karates' (March, 1983)
Sakki (April, 1983)
A non-profit dojo (May, 1983)
Finding myo (June, 1983)
Control (July, 1983)
Seeing and knowing (August, 1983)
Karate and health (September, 1983)
Focus, not power (October, 1983)
Justice (November, 1983)
The best place to train (December, 1983)
A true master (January, 1984)
Strating over (February, 1984)
If it's non-contact, will it work? (April, 1984)
An exercise in head shrinking (May, 1984)
Re-learning an old lesson (June, 1984)
Karate ni sente nashi (July, 1984)
Secret arts (August, 1984)
Kara and ku (September, 1984)
Haragei-Speaking from the gut (January, 1985)
Champion by coincidence (February, 1985)
One the hard way (March, 1985)
Budo no kokoro (The spirit of budo) (April, 1985)
Is karate an art or a sport? (May, 1985)
What's a nice girl like you doing here? (July, 1985)
How to put everyday living into karate (September, 1985)
Winning and losing (October, 1985)
Karate as a lifetime art (November, 1985)
Stiff mind, stiff body (December, 1985)
The Karate Spirit is a revised, selected collection of Randall Hassell's best works.
Some of these columns are serious, some are humorous, and some leave the reader on the
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horns of a dilemma. All, though, are thought-provoking.From introspective ('Talking about karate') to technical ('Kara and ku') to satirical ('Secret arts') to outright humorous ('A true master') The Karate Spirit takes the reader on a lively journey through concepts and experiences common to all martial arts.
Written by one of the most experienced American karate practitioners, The Karate Spirit provides invaluable information about the art of karate as well as universal human insights.
Randall G. Hassell began his study of Karate in 1960, and received his black belt from the Japan Karate Association in 1968. For almost five decades, he has devoted himself to the teaching and study of karate-do and other martial arts. In addition to teaching in his school in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Hassell oversees the instruction of thousands of students and travels extensively, lecturing and officiating.
Contents
Foreword
About the author
Talking about karate (February, 1983)
'Purees Prahktees Karates' (March, 1983)
Sakki (April, 1983)
A non-profit dojo (May, 1983)
Finding myo (June, 1983)
Control (July, 1983)
Seeing and knowing (August, 1983)
Karate and health (September, 1983)
Focus, not power (October, 1983)
Justice (November, 1983)
The best place to train (December, 1983)
A true master (January, 1984)
Strating over (February, 1984)
If it's non-contact, will it work? (April, 1984)
An exercise in head shrinking (May, 1984)
Re-learning an old lesson (June, 1984)
Karate ni sente nashi (July, 1984)
Secret arts (August, 1984)
Kara and ku (September, 1984)
Haragei-Speaking from the gut (January, 1985)
Champion by coincidence (February, 1985)
One the hard way (March, 1985)
Budo no kokoro (The spirit of budo) (April, 1985)
Is karate an art or a sport? (May, 1985)
What's a nice girl like you doing here? (July, 1985)
How to put everyday living into karate (September, 1985)
Winning and losing (October, 1985)
Karate as a lifetime art (November, 1985)
Stiff mind, stiff body (December, 1985)
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ISBN
1933901136 / 9781933901138
Publication
Empire Books P.O. Box 491788 Los Angeles, CA 90049