The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt
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The Master Set – The Essence of Karate + Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt

This complete set is for every serious Karateka who wants the full path – the deep principles behind every technique AND a clear reference for every Kata up to Black Belt.

Written by Fiore Tartaglia, 7th Dan Shotokan Master with 50+ years of experience. Two books. 412 pages. Over 2,000 illustrations.

Save $12.99 compared to buying both books separately.

"This book has the potential to become a standard work for karateka – technically brilliant and deeply insightful." — Dr. med. Jörg-Peter Schröder, Physician, Leadership Coach & Health Management Expert (TU Munich)

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✔️ Finally understand why techniques work AND master every Kata up to Black Belt

✔️ Written by the same 7th Dan Master – one consistent voice, one lifetime of experience

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✔️ A reference for life: from your first belt to Black Belt and beyond

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Most Karateka spend years training without ever getting the answers they are really looking for. Not because they lack dedication, but because the deeper layers of Karate – the principles that make techniques actually work, and the precise execution of every Kata – are rarely taught together in one place.

This set closes that gap.

Book 1 – The Essence of Karate: the "why". 304 pages and 386 illustrations that break down the principles behind every technique, the mindset of a true Karateka, and how to carry the art beyond the dojo.

Book 2 – Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt: the "what". 108 pages and over 1,700 illustrations covering all 12 Kata from Taikyoku Shodan to Hangetsu, with graphic representations from three perspectives.

Together, they form a complete path: the understanding and the execution. The reasoning and the reference. The mindset and the Kata.

Built by someone who has lived the art for over half a century and put everything into these pages.
Scope of delivery

Printed books. Both titles shipped together in one package.
Technical data

Book 1: The Essence of Karate – The Complete Master Guide to Shotokan Karate
Author: Fiore Tartaglia
Publisher: Spectra Design and Publishing, made in Germany
Pages: 304
Publication date: January 2021
Format: 16.5 × 23.2 cm
Cover: Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-945583-28-9
Item number: TEOK1
Language: English

Book 2: Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt – Reference Guide for Kyu Grades
Author: Fiore Tartaglia
Publisher: Spectra Design and Publishing
Pages: 108
Format: 17 × 24 cm
Cover: Paperback
ISBN: 978-3-937745-13-8
Item number: SKUBB
Language: English
Additional information: Over 1,700 illustrations
Additional information

- Both books printed on high-quality paper, designed to withstand years of use
- The Essence of Karate: full-color layout, high-quality thread binding
- Shotokan Kata up to Black Belt: compact reference format, durable paperback
- Made in Germany
- Bundle shipped together in one package from our US fulfillment center
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What Karateka Around the World Say

Reviews from practitioners who train with The Essence of Karate

This book is the best I've gotten my hands on in the last 35 years in terms of the level of detail in the descriptions of the individual techniques...
Klaus S.
Karateka
A highly recommended book! Even as a trainer, I use it as my go-to reference to deepen our training. Furthermore, Parts 2 and 3 serve as a companion for everyday life. Truly highly recommended.
Anja
Karateka and Karate trainer
Finally, a standard work for Shotokan Karate that offers a wealth of experience and practical knowledge. It's not a scientific textbook; for me, it's the ultimate reference for all those who want to practice and understand karate with their hearts. The extremely detailed graphics are sensational, easy to interpret, and well described...
Bernd Urbaniak
Karateka
Very good book for beginners, but also for professionals. Everything is well and simply explained, and the pictures make the individual techniques even easier to understand. I bought it to look things up from time to time, for example, if I can't remember a word. For this purpose, it is super suitable and the price is also right.
Daniel
Karateka

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    Fiore Tartaglia – 7th Dan Karateka, trainer, author and creator – has been living and practicing Karate for 50+ years. His books, courses and digital products like the Shotokan Kata App help karateka worldwide understand techniques at a deeper level – and become the martial artist they want to be.