Written in 1952 by Giken Hotta, this book also features illustrations and a few photographs, Reading the author’s notes will transport you back at least seventy years. This is when Karate was starting to come into the America. Shihan Hotta describes many techniques and answers 30 questions often asked. Translated by Nobu Kaji an amazing and gifted translator. This books fills in many of the unanswered questions we have all had.