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Foreword

The knowledge inherited from the long history of Asia is compiled in this book as a collection of thoughts. This is an extremely unique book in that it expresses the form and shape of the fighting psyche and spirit through martial arts. I have never before encountered such a finely distilled book. While perusing the book, I felt I could almost touch the core of life. It is an honor for me to encounter this book and I wish to recommend it to as many people as possible. This book also revives the old classics to modernity and is a guidebook to the art of living. I believe it speaks to people from all walks of life and could serve as a good reference. Originator and teacher Kazumi Tabata is one who has been investigating the space and Zen of Karate.

Karate is a way of learning truth. The traditional skill and the truth hidden in the word “Karate” are gleaned from training. When researched using perspectives from sports psychology, religion, meditation, breathing techniques, and personal viewpoints, the way of truth is opened. This part certainly is not glossed over in the book. This book is not just about Karate, but presents a unique worldview that surpasses Karate.

Shihan Tabata trained in the Shotokan style in the Karate Club of Waseda University. After graduation, he studied under Hisao Obata (a leading student of Gichin Funakoshi) who was then at Keio Private University and was the first Chief Director of the Japan Karatedo Federation. The study of “do” in “Karatedo” and the approaches and interpretations initiated by Obata are included within this book.

Shihan Tabata was the first instructor dispatched to the U.S. in 1967, before a system for sending instructors overseas had been initiated by the Japan Karatedo Federation. He has been teaching Karatedo in various countries with a base in Boston. His excellent leadership and instruction, coupled with his broad-minded and cheerful disposition, have led him to mix and integrate well with people and communities in every country. He has been playing an active role as an international goodwill ambassador, in addition to teaching Karatedo.

We has a close friend of the late Dr. Takaichi Mano, the former Chief Director of the Japan Karatedo Federation, and served as an advisor when Dr. Mano took office as the General Secretary of the World Karate Federation.

After he was dispatched to the U.S., Shihan Tabata did not slow down the pace of his own study, but continued the in-depth research of etiquette, Okinawan Kobudo, and Zen, which makes profound his martial arts techniques and spirit.

I hold in high regard the content and passion of this publication. I sincerely hope this book will lead to the development and growth of its readers.

September 2007

Kaiichi Hasumi

Vice President and General Secretary

Japan Karatedo Federation