<p>"This is a must read book for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge in the martial arts, regardless of style or system. I highly recommend this book for the serious martial artist. It will be most beneficial to you." Grandmaster "Willie" Adams, <em>Hanshi</em>, 10th <em>Dan</em> Isshinryu <em>Karate</em>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Isshinryu <em>Karate</em> is designed for the way the body actually works and people fight under pressure. It rapidly builds self-defense capability and confidence. Isshinryu is a complete system that uses hand and foot techniques equally and a powerful vertical-fist snap punch. This manuscript is a textbook containing precise information about the empty-handed elements of the art, including critical theory and in-depth analysis. The book also offers a collection of questions and answers condensed from over fifteen years of Black Belt examinations. It is an outstanding informational resource by itself, and excellent supplement to class instruction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether you are a future Black Belt, long-time instructor or Master seeking greater depth or additional proven teaching methods, this book has a lot for you. The Second Edition is greatly expanded from the First Edition. There is more depth on advanced concepts and Black Belt-level coverage of key empty-handed&nbsp;<em>kata</em>&nbsp;movements. Published December 1, 2017, as revised March 8, 2018.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This Second Edition Isshinryu Textbook was written by Master Jeffrey D. Modell, Esq., <em>Sensei</em>, 5th <em>Dan</em> Isshinryu <em>Karate</em>, Gung Fu practitioner, internationally recognized for designing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords, a forty-year plus martial artist, cadre instructor and member of the Black Belt Promotions Board at the Southfield Martial Arts Institute, in Michigan, USA.</p>