Tenshinkan is a Martial Art that combines Karate with Goshin Jitsu and Kobujutsu. (Goshin Jitsu = a combination of Aikido and Jui-Jitsu with Karate) (Kobujutsu = Traditional Japanese Weapons) This Book is VOLUME 1 - of Tenshinkan Karate This Book is written specifically for BEGINNER to BLACK BELT (1st Dan) covering all the Basics, Concepts and Methods.of Tenshinkan Karate This book also covers many other aspects such as: Condensed History of Karate. History of Tenshinkan Karate. Valuable Training tips and hints Dojo Ettiquette and procedures.. There is also seperate volumes for the Goshin Jitsu used in Tenshinkan. (10 Volumes) The first 10 volumes should be bought in conjunction with this book as the Goshin Jitsu forms a vital part of the Tenshinkan System. Each Kyu Grade (Belt) Syllabus requires its own Goshin-Jitsu volume. Because the Goshin Jitsu has a lot to cover it cannot cost efectively be included into this volume. There is also Video + DVD's avaiable for the GoshinJutsu There is also seperate KATA DVD'S that can be purchased to aid your study of Tenshinkan These DVD'S show the Kata from Front View AND from Back View. They also show each Kata's BUNKAI (Application of the Kata moves) A Valuable collection on its own. This book will prove invaluable to Beginners as well as Instructors. Expertly written by Hanshi Hans Haupt (9th Dan), (First Westerner to enter the Tenshinkan School in Japan) in conjunction with Tenshinkan Master Kancho Mamoru Miwa World Chief Instructor