Table of contents : Preface Table of contents Karyo Higaonna Sensei Chojun Miyagi Sensei Jinan Shinzato Sensei Seko Higa Sensei The development of karate Understanding the study of training The styles Sports karate Karate wear Warm-up exercises Supplementary exercises Rei Basic movements Kata Kata names Explanation of kata Sanchin Gekisai Ichi Gekisai Ni Saifa Seiyunchin Shisochin Sanseiru Seipai Kururunfa Seisan Suparinpei Tensho Distancing Kumite Basic kumite Postscript