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Owen Johnston's Understanding Karate-do
Understanding Karate-do:
Unity of B ody, M ind, and S oul
Owen Johnston
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Understanding Karate-do
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Understanding Karate-do (Work-in-Progress)
Copyright 2005-9
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Understanding Karate-do
Table of Contents
Introduction - 5
Part I: Foundation - Karate History and Lineage
A Brief History of Karate - 7
A Brief History of Wado Ryu - 14
Lineage - 19
Part II: Fundamentals - Principles, Techniques, and Kata
Karate Principles for Self Defense - 24
Techniques - 27
Kata - 33
Part III: Dojo - Philosophy, Terms, and Syllabus
Philosophy - 44
Terms - 45
Syllabus - 46
Part IV: Insight
Karate Precepts - 51
Karate Principles - 52
Strategy - 53
Strategy - part II - 54
Strategy - part III - 55
Peace, Harmony, and Truth - 57
On Teaching - 58
Walking the Path - 59
The Pursuit of Perfection (or 'Mizuumi / Lake') - 61
The Pursuit of Perfection (or 'Mizuumi / Lake') II - 63
The Pursuit of Perfection (or 'Mizuumi / Lake') III - 78
The Pursuit of Perfection (or 'Mizuumi / Lake') IV - 87
Sources and Recomended Viewing - 90
Understanding Karate-do:
A Guide to Unity of Body, Mind, and Soul
Owen Johnston
2005-9
'The true purpose of budo is the search for truth. In karate,
three elements are important - physical strength, spirit and
heart. The end of do (the way), cannot be achieved in a few years,
rather it is a lifelong search. Perhaps you could say the aim is
to make us good Human Beings.'
- Ohtsuka Hironori (6/1/1892 - 1/29/1982), founder of Wado
ryu karate
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Understanding Karate-do
Introduction
Karate-do, as a tool for self-improvement in one's own life
and for the lives of others, is rivaled by few other disciplines
on earth. It may be practiced nearly anywhere, anytime, and by
almost anyone, especially its code of conduct. It is not
necessarily a religion, but indeed a discipline that one may apply
to one's existing beliefs. It is simply one of many methods by
which one may step onto the path of becoming the best person one
can possibly be, where one's ultimate teacher will be life itself.
No book can replace formal, technical instruction; as such,
this book is primarily designed as a companion guide for the
existing or prospective student of Karate-do. Also, as this book
is a constant work in progress, I realize that the histories and
lineage provided are far from comprehensive. However, I do hope
that they are passable as basic, concise sources. For more
comprehensive information about the wide world of karate and more,
check out my Sources and Recommended Viewing.
My lineage: I earned the rank of shodan in Heiwado (Japan
International Karate Center's karate) from Sensei Craig McKenzie.
He was taught by Sensei Kevin Marshall, who in turn was taught by
Sensei Dale Coker. His teacher was Shihan Ronald Woodard. My
particular formulation of Heiwado is based on continued research.
More lineage information is found in Part I of the book.

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