The Essence of Karate – Digital book for all karateka

Your guide to deeply understanding Karate, mastering techniques, and living Karate principles in the dojo and in everyday life.

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This manual supports you on your Karate journey: from mastering technical precision in the dojo to consciously applying Karate principles in daily life. Structured into three parts, it helps you internalize basics, broaden perspectives, and develop your mental attitude. With over 386 hand-drawn illustrations and a full-color design, the knowledge is easy to grasp. Complemented by an inspiring foreword by Dr. med. Jörg-Peter Schröder, this book offers solid expertise and deep insights for your personal development through Karate.

Scope of delivery

- PDF manual with three main sections: Karate in the dojo, Karate in everyday life, the spiritual teaching

- Comprehensive impulses for technique, mental training, and personal growth

- Over 386 hand-drawn illustrations

Additional information

- Precise presentation of fundamental karate techniques

- Color-coded layout for maximum clarity

- Based on over 45 years of karate experience by Fiore Tartaglia

- A work presenting Karate as a source of energy and personal development

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50 years of karate experience by Fiore Tartaglia

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Fiore Tartaglia

A karate master with a mission.

As a black belt, trainer and designer, he combines tradition with clarity.

He has been on the mat, researching, teaching, and writing for over 50 years. His books, videos, and illustrations help karateka worldwide better understand techniques—and get a little closer to themselves.

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