by Elmar T. Schmeisser, Ph.D.

"Refreshing...Compelling...Unique..."
John Cheetham, Shotokan Karate Magazine

"...ought to be required reading for anyone who has done karate for more than a few years and who wishes to run a club or train advanced students"
Mark Groenewold, Karate The Japanese Way

"Breaks new ground...I highly recommend this book."
Howard High, Founder, CyberDojo

A technical book that clearly and concisely analyzes, in detail, the advanced concepts of Shotokan-style karate. Includes a large section devoted to "in-breath forms" of all Shotokan-style kata.

The author, Elmar T. Schmeisser, Ph.D., a doctor of medical physiology, combines his scientific background with three decades of karate experience for the benefit of instructors and students alike. He has two other book available from Perfect Form, Inc - Bunkai: Secrets of Karate Kata - The Tekki Series, and Channan: Heart of the Heians.