Publisher's Synopsis
With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series", the author looks at some of the world's greatest Goju Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitations to finally build a strong inner character through the practice of the art of Karate-do. This volume includes a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of the different branches of Goju Ryu Karate-do such as Morio Higaonna and Gogen Yamaguchi, Tetsuhiro Hokama, Chuck Merriman, Teiji Nakamura, Anthony Mirakian, Takeshi Uchiage, Teruo Chinen, Gosei Yamaguchi, Domingo Llanos, Akira Saito and Ron Kluger amongst many others. The many threads of traditional Goju Ryu karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together in this classic work. In this definitive book about the greatest Goju Ryu masters, old and new interviews have been gathered to present an integrated and complete view of the style and philosophy of the system developed by the late Grandmaster Chojun Miyagi. This book contains intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, hidden histories, and inspiring philosophies, as each master reveals his true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet associated with the practice and spirit of Goju Ryu Karate-do as a way of life.
