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Foreword

Born the 36th descendant of the 56th Emperor of Japan, Masayuki Hisataka received a very strict education; his training in the martial arts started when he was three. Bright minded and strong willed, he was always leading his fellows at school. He was trained in gymnastics and track and field under the guidance of Olympic stars. He was promoted to black belt at the age of 13. In junior high school he began assisting his father at the Kenkokan. He became Shihan, the rank of Master, while he was still a university student; his techniques were excellent and he already understood the spirit of karatedo.

He has thoroughly studied the history and theory of karatedo and other martial arts. They are presented in this book which also describes conditioning of the mind and body through the practice of karatedo.

Health is one of the most important things in life. In ancient Greece, it was thought that sickness was the result of the devil's action; that the giant Hercules was the model of all men; that Apollo was a demi-god to be idolized to prevent sickness; and that the only cure to illness was through the use of herbs. Scientific medicine was first developed in Germany on the basis of studies in anatomy and physiology. Then, by way of experimentation, modern medicine and therapeutics were developed.

Similarly, man at first pulled his own wagons, but then used oxen and, later, horses and steam engines to move them. Automobiles, airplanes, and jets were to follow, bringing down all cultural barriers.

In the sixteenth century, sabres had to be carried with two hands; later they became lighter and could be used with one hand. Then came firearms and missiles.

In much the same way, all around the world people have developed fighting arts according to their needs, physical characteristics, and historical context. Those arts that failed to evolve with the changes in times have become obsolete.

It is, in my opinion, the most scientifically advanced form of karatedo which is presented in this book. It has benefited from the study of all other martial arts and animal fighting techniques and from the application of modern sciences. It emphasizes circular and triangular motions to avoid clashing with the opponent in order to use his own action and to prevent injury. All the aspects of training and competition are explained in this book, as well as the historical meaning and philosophy of karatedo.

Shihan Masayuki Hisataka has devoted his life to karatedo and in this book, written with all his soul, he reveals the better part of his considerable knowledge, in a manner that is easy to understand for any reader.

I highly recommend this book to every student of karatedo, indeed, to any person interested in the history, techniques, and philosophy of modern karatedo.

CHOFU KUNIBA

Kensei (10th dan in karatedo)

Tokyo, Japan