Karate's Universal Language by Alexander Bennett
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Karate's Universal Language

Karate's Universal Language


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OSS--The universal term which all martial artists use but nobody understands!

Karate is the world's most popular martial art, practiced by over 50 million people in 200 countries worldwide. No matter where you are in the world, enter any karate dojo and the term you will hear most often is "OSS!" But what does this word mean, and where did it come from? Karate's Universal Language is the first thorough exploration of the origins of this enigmatic word, and its fascinating journey around the globe.

Oss is the basic salutation between fighters in the dojo but has many other uses as well. In addition to "good morning," "good afternoon," and "good evening," OSS is the reply whenever your name is called, when saying goodbye, and before and after meals. It has now spread not only around the world but to other martial arts as well. Paradoxically, most Japanese and non-Japanese karate practitioners do not know what the word means or where it came from. It is both universally used but at the same time a complete mystery!

This fascinating book has been translated, with an introduction by renowned martial arts historian Alexander Bennett. Karate's Universal Language promises to finally unravel the uncertainties surrounding the origins and true meaning of OSS.
About the Author: Toshinori Ohmori is a graduate of Nihon University and former professional kickboxer. His 8-second knockout in the first round of his debut fight stands as the shortest knockout in the history of Japanese professional kickboxing. In addition to running Japan's first martial arts sports cafe, Fighting Cafe Colosseo, Ohmori served as a K-1 certified referee and judge. He currently manages Nice Middle, a kickboxing event for older athletes and is a director of Athlete Foods.

Alexander Bennett is Professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai University. He cofounded and publishes Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial arts--Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan and Naginata 5-dan. His published works include The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9784805317655
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Sub Title: The Mysterious Origins and Deeper Meaning of the Term 'Oss'
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 4805317655
  • Publisher Date: 02 Apr 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 367 gr


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