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of their own limitations

to reveal the gem that is to be found there

Victory breeds hatred

The defeated live in pain

The peaceful live happily

Giving up victory and defeat

—Dhammapada 201

Contents

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The ShaolinWay 19

What Is Zen (as Related to Karate-do)? 22

Okinawan Karate History 25

Japanese Karate History 27

The Ancient Kata 30

Function Dictated Form 30

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Warming Up 33

Auxiliary Warm-up Exercises 35

Exercise One — Stretching the Neck 35

Exercise Two — Circling and Stretching the Arms 35

Exercise Three — Swinging the Arms and Twisting the Hips 36

Exercise Four — Circling the Hips 36

Exercise Five — Bending at the Waist and Stretching the Hamstring Muscles 36

Stances 36

Neutral Stance 37

Offensive Stance 38

Saam Chin Stance 39

Cat Stance 40

Straddle-leg Stance 41

Crossed-leg Stance 42

Basic Techniques 43

Hand Techniques 45

Lead-hand Straight Punch 45

Rear-hand Straight Punch 46

Lead-hand Back-fist Strike 47

Rear-hand Back-fist Strike 48

Lead-hand Hook Punch 49