ISBN #0-96151-268-7 Hardcover textbook. 374 pages. Authored by Al Wiess, founder & publisher of Official Karate magazine from 1968 - 1986. This book covers the recent history of karate in the United States. Primarily reprints from issues of the magazine, with biographical information on those determined by the magazine to be leaders in American martial arts. Photographs show self-defense, board breaking, and karate forms. This book is divided into nine chapters that include biographies of American Masters and Women Warriors. There is a chapter devoted to Favorite Fighting Techniques.