This book, written by Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) and John Teramoto is not just a guide to the main principles of Shotokan Karate, but a guide to many aspects of life. Each of the twenty principles is made into a chapter, which begins with commentary by Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. After that, John Teramoto gives a fresh perspective that relates the principle to the present, giving readers unfamiliar with karate a great reason to read this book. The twenty principles could easier be applied to business or other disciplines.
Throughout the novel there are anecdotes that explain why the specific principle is important from the perspective of karate and life. I would recommend this short book (128 pages) to anyone looking for a quick read that will make you think. Even a couple weeks after I read it I find myself thinking about a few of the principles that resonated particularly well with my life.
Bookophile Rating: Good (For a book you can read in an afternoon that will leave you taking a closer look at your own life).
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