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On the other hand, authentic teachers of karate do exist in the U.S.A., and their teachings have full merit. These teachings are deeply rooted in traditional, classical karate and require a liberal application of patience and regular training to develop expert karate skill. There are various schools that stem from historic Oriental antiquity, all of which mere reading and one or two rehearsals of each response in this book will not produce effectiveness.

The authors are indebted to the Japan Karate Association for the use of their facilities and hereby acknowledge with pleasure the assistance of those members and officials who have made this book possible. Additional thanks are due to Y. Jinguji, whose excellent photographic skills have contributed greatly toward the easy readability of this book; to William A. Fuller, Paul Nutio, Dave Jinks, and Charles Gauch, who posed as "assailants," and to Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Kreiger, Jr. of Tokyo whose private facilities served as background for many of the situations.