"The Karate Essence – a very interesting and well-written book that is very good for beginners and advanced students."

"As a training companion for young karate beginners, this book is very well-written and well-designed. Highly recommended."

"Very beautiful, short, self-contained yet coherent stories that make you think. They show us that the world can be truly beautiful through careful observation and positive thoughts. Congratulations to the author for this beautiful and very fine work..."

"Great – a fantastic book in every respect. Content, presentation, quality, feel. – Just like all the products I know from this excellent publisher. You can feel the appreciation for karate in every part."

"TOP! Great, it's a must-have in my gym bag, as I usually practice a kata before training. 👍👍👍"

"Good training – I think the book is well-written. As a new DAN holder, you learn the subtleties of execution. Sure, you've heard it before, but now it's all condensed. Hip use and speed come into play. The good writing style makes it easy to understand."

"Self-study – A great book to eliminate insecurities during private practice when no trainer is available."

"Bunkai of the Shotokan Kata – Bunkai very well explained. Great book."