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I must acknowledge a long-standing debt to two gentlemen who many years ago encouraged my academic attempts and have always been supportive. Professor Tadashi Kikuoka of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies, Seton Hall University, read the manuscript and offered valuable suggestions on the organization and content. Professor John B. Tsu provided early guidance that started me on the path to the study of history. To both I offer sincere thanks.

For their graciousness in granting me personal interviews, I would like to thank the following individuals: Masayuki Hisataki, Head Instructor of the Shorinji-ryu Kenkokan Karate Association; Roy Meyer, Regional Instructor for Gojukai Karate-Do U.S.A.; Anthony Mirakian, U.S. representative for Okinawan Meibukan Goju-ryu Karate; Teruyuki Okazaki, Chief Instructor of the International Shotokan Federation; Peter Urban, President of the United States of America Goju Association; and Gosei Yamaguchi, Chief Instructor of Gojukai Karate-Do, U.S.A.

Finally, I am indebted to the following individuals and institutions for the loan of illustrative materials listed below.