The antics of a "Budoka" from the baby boomer generation that "strayed" from normal life. In the book "Hamidashi Karate," Daido Juku started with the words "Fighting Karate" ("fighting karate"), with the aim of "reviving karate as a practical martial art that includes not only punches and kicks, but also throws, hold techniques, and joint techniques," but why did it end up using the name "Kudo" 20 years later? The book explores the various propositions that came to mind in the process, and the leadership theories of Sakamoto Ryoma, Saigo Takamori, Okubo Toshimichi, and others. It looks back on the ups and downs of life and death, the difference between martial arts and bushido, Article 9 of the Constitution and the current trend of "vale tudo," why martial arts are useful for educating children, and more. It is not just a theory on martial arts, but also the shameful (?) history of reflections of a baby boomer who has lived for over 50 years.

This book talks about the "front" and "back" of Daido Juku, a school that has advocated "Kudo", a new "martial art" that has developed from the roots of "combat karate", and the truth hidden in the Osu spirit.

Language: Japanese

Length: 314 pages

Printed in 2002