Reviews from The United Kingdom of Shotokan Karate the Definitive Guide.

5.0 out of 5 stars, Amazing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2024.

The guys a genius. Could his book be otherwise?

Very helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great invite to Shotokan karate do

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2023.

I’ve had several copies over the years but this copy is by far the best, great book and an even better instructor. Oss.

4.0 out of 5 stars for the Definitive Guide and great insight to Karate

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2021.

Excellent reference to any practitioner with the insight that comes from a life devoted to Karate and the knowledge of a true master.

5.0 out of 5 stars. Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2020

Excellent book well worth reading

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2018

Brilliant should have got hold of this book years ago

Reviews from other countries of Shotokan Karate the Definitive Guide

5.0 out of 5 stars. Great Compendium of All Aspects of Shotokan

Reviewed in the United States on 25 October 2018

One of the best and most thorough guides to Shotokan by a high-ranking western author. Well worth buying even if you have all the 4 available versions of Karate Do Kyohan, and the other better-known volumes by Kanazawa, Enoeda, Nakayama, etc. The coverage of the various forms of Ippon, Sanbon, Gohan Kumite is only as well covered by Kanazawa’s book on Kumite. An excellent compendium for those up to Shodan that I wish I’d come across sooner in my training.

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5.0 out of 5 stars. Great Book for getting greater insight into your moves

Reviewed in Singapore on 31 May 2022

I Like the book and especially Part 4, the section on Budo and also the tips on how to improve your strength. Shame that the pages are in black in white.

5.0 out of 5 stars, one of best Shotokan books available.

Reviewed in Australia on 12 July 2025

excellent book….

This book, the Shotokan handbook, is probably the best Shotokan book available on amazon.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.

Reviewed in Australia on 19 November 2024

A great and informative read, but of course it supplements, rather than takes the place of, having a good instructor and attending formal classes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 23 October 2019

It’s like the Shotokan bible!!!!!! Well-made and very useful!!!!!!