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A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« on: August 11, 2007, 02:14:36 PM »
COMING SOON…


MASAO KAWASOE, 8th DAN
Recollections of a Shotokan Karate Master    The early years (1945-1975)
by  DR. CLIVE LAYTON, 7th Dan


 
  This book covers the fascinating story of the first thirty years of the making of a world-class karate master. Masao Kawasoe was born in Korea in 1945 and, after studying judo, began training in Shotokan under Master Katsunori Tsuyama, in 1960, before successfully grading for his black belt under Minoru Miyata in 1963.  Awarded a full karate scholarship to the infamous Takushoku University, upon completion of his degree, Kawasoe was then invited to attend the JKA Instructors Course for a further two years under Masters Nakayama, Kanazawa and Shoji. Destined to travel, Master Kawasoe became a JKA instructor to Taiwan and then pioneered Shotokan in Madagascar, before settling in Great Britain in 1974.
   MASAO KAWASOE, 8th DAN, is a wonderful read by the foremost writer on Shotokan in the world, and describes one man’s dedicated journey along the Shotokan path. Told in the Master’s own words, and accompanied by a large number of historical photographs, the ups and downs of becoming a senior karate instructor are related with both frankness and honesty.

   A book on Master Kawasoe is long overdue … and the wait has definitely been worthwhile.



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Projected publication will be in December, 2007
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2007, 04:54:18 PM »
Wow ! and what a story it is !

At the moment I have the great honour of being one to proof read this fascinating book. I must admit, Mr Layton has done a great job. Sensei Kawasoe's persona shines through.
I have known Kawasoe sensei for over 20 years and there are things in this book that are an eye opener and are fascinating to read and know about. Many answers to various questions in threads on several karate forums can be found in this book together with an unique insight into Sensei Kawasoe's character. One can see why he is the person he is and why his karate is so good.
An excellent read as well as a valuable historic reference, this will be a karate classic.

Even though the copy I had to proof read was a  manuscript and without the many photo's that are to be included in the book, I really really enjoyed reading it. I shall be ordering more than one copy for myself from the publishers.
Can't wait to see this in print.


AVAILABLE FROM MONA BOOKS UK

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Tel: +44 (0) 1248723486
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email: mike@monabooks.co.uk

Projected publication will be in December, 2007
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2008, 09:40:01 PM »
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2008, 01:22:11 PM »
Has this been published yet?
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2008, 08:11:42 AM »
Update on Sensei's book,  Waiting for the typesetter to finish, should be ready to go to print the first week in May.

Will notify Seki's forum as soon as I have copies, you will be the first to get the book hot off the press.

Regards to all,         Mike
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2008, 11:15:20 AM »
Cheers Mike - what's the price going to be again ?
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 11:39:02 AM »
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 12:06:58 PM »
Who IS That ?   :shock:
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2008, 09:45:38 PM »
The back cover has Sensei Kawasoe doing a mawashi on Kenny Taylor.

The Price of the book has now been decided at £16.95.

Regards,    Mike
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2008, 11:54:22 PM »
Quote from: monabooks on April 22, 2008, 09:45:38 PM
The back cover has Sensei Kawasoe doing a mawashi on Kenny Taylor.

The Price of the book has now been decided at £16.95.

Regards,    Mike

LOL - I did recognise him  :D - wonder if the book has the "classic" photo o KT geting Yoko-kekomi'd across the room in a demo  :twisted:
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2008, 03:52:21 PM »
It's out..it's on sale and I have my copy...

Loads of very interesting photo's and a great story..

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT READ..

Mike Burton will be selling them at the grading for the special price of £15 each... (Mail order costs more)

Bring some money with you to the grading,...well worth it.


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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2008, 04:00:25 PM »
I've ordered mine  :D
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2008, 04:02:46 PM »
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Do you think if we buy one at the grading Kawasoe Sensei will sign it for me??
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2008, 04:05:31 PM »
Quote from: Liam on June 08, 2008, 04:02:46 PM
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Do you think if we buy one at the grading Kawasoe Sensei will sign it for me??

...£10 should cover it Liam  :twisted:  :lol:
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Re: A book about Sensei Kawasoe
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2008, 04:13:00 PM »
Quote from: JimmyTheHoover on June 08, 2008, 04:05:31 PM
Quote from: Liam on June 08, 2008, 04:02:46 PM
Moley

Do you think if we buy one at the grading Kawasoe Sensei will sign it for me??

...£10 should cover it Liam  :twisted:  :lol:

I'll happily part with £10 for a signature off the master!
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