H. D. Plee has devoted much of his life to Karate since 1948, when he introduced this great sport to the European public. Karate has now become internationally known and its success has been largely due to Plee's pioneering efforts, and his determination to impart the know- ledge and experience of many years with all those who share his devotion to the "true" Karate. This book has been written for the beginner and students of Karate who have failed to find satisfaction from other sources of instruction. Within these pages are all the neces- sary bases for a thorough knowledge of Karate, including many precepts which have not appeared in print before. The reader is taken step by step through the whole range of Karate teaching, from the basic training methods right up to the Katas-the most beautiful and the most difficult part of this fascinating art.