Meeting Myself : Beyond Spirit of the Empty Hand

by Stan Schmidt, Randall G. Hassell

The autobiography of the world's highest-ranking, non-Japanese, JKA master. Re-live with Stan Schmidt almost 40 years of karate trainingmuch of it in Japan! Share the insights he has gained from his experiences in the famous JKA Instructors Class in Tokyo, competing against Japan's elite competitors, teaching in his native South Africa, and more! Also, read about his experiences performing in several famous martial arts movies and see 16 pages of remarkable photos from Schmidt's personal collection.

252 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Stan's story going to Japan to train with the JKA, then introducing JKA karate to South Africa is remarkable. I couldn't put this amazing book down, unfortunately, it is out of print!!!

[JW van der Merwe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Karate read. But like the first book more