Having abandoned the mysticism surrounding the Japanese art of karate-do, Keiji Tomiyama prefers a logical approach to the theory of the path to perfection, while at the same time showing the compatibility with today of the concepts of the most revered karate masters. In this book, Keiji Tomiyama explains the main issues of the philosophy and theory of Shito- Ryu Karate-do, which is applicable to other systems, as well as the basics of traditional martial arts, detailed details of correct technique. This book is suitable for students of all styles and abilities at any stage of mastery of karate.