Soke Takayuki Kubota, member of the "Black Belt Hall of Fame" and founder and grandmaster of the International Karate Association, developed the Gosoku Ryu style, his personal powerful and practical, hybrid system of karate, and brings his vast knowledge and skill set to the pages of this book. Packed with valuable text and instructive images, Soke Kubota here unveils the secrets, principles, and techniques of the fighting style that brought legendary champions to train under him. Included are realistic karate combat exercises base don striking speed drilss, kicking and punching attackes and counters, footwork, angle maneuvers, takedowns, coordination drills to improve speed and defenses, counters, standing techniques and much more. This Revised Edition of a classic book should be an integral component of the study library of any student or martial arts practitioner interested in expanding their knowledge and ability in the ancient art of karate.