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The Way of the Empty Hand for a Lifetime – Calligraphy for All Karateka

A powerful motto as an artistic wall decoration – traditional, inspiring and expressive.

Ideal for:

Karateka who also appreciate their martial art visually and want to keep a guiding principle permanently present.

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"Karate-dō Shougai" means "The Way of the Empty Hand for Life" – a central guiding principle for every serious practitioner. This calligraphy was created by hand with a brush by Shihan Hannelore Dietrich-Cap, holder of the highest master degree in Shodo. Printed on high-quality canvas, it will become a lasting expression of your connection to karate. Ideal as a personal inspiration or as a special gift for karateka.

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Technische Daten

Master of Letters: Hannelore Dietrich-Cap
Publisher: Spectra Design and Publishing
Format: 20 x 30 cm
Material: Canvas
Item number: KALL01
EAN/GTIN: 615722379886

Additional information

- Also available in the smaller format 17 x 24 cm – exclusively in the "Shotokan Kata Box".

- Graduated prices for karate schools and clubs for orders of five or more copies on request.

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