New book about Sensei Masao Kawasoe

[Moley]

Got wind of this today, already placed my order ready for December, thought others of you might be interested.

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.



AVAILABLE FROM MONA BOOKS UK

55 Bridge Street, Llangefni, Anglesey, North Wales, LL77 7PN, Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 1248723486
www.monabooks.co.uk
email: mike@monabooks.co.uk

Projected publication will be in December, 2007
_________________
Gwyn Mowll


Cryf oedd calon hên y glas glogwyni,
Cryfach oedd ei ebill ef a'i ddûr,
Chwyddodd gyfoeth gŵr yr aur a'r faenol,
O'i enillion prin a'i amal gûr.

http://www.sekiryuzan.org

[Garry]

Got wind of this today, already placed my order ready for December, thought others of you might be interested.

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.



AVAILABLE FROM MONA BOOKS UK

55 Bridge Street, Llangefni, Anglesey, North Wales, LL77 7PN, Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 1248723486
www.monabooks.co.uk
email: mike@monabooks.co.uk

Projected publication will be in December, 2007
_________________
Gwyn Mowll


Cryf oedd calon hên y glas glogwyni,
Cryfach oedd ei ebill ef a'i ddûr,
Chwyddodd gyfoeth gŵr yr aur a'r faenol,
O'i enillion prin a'i amal gûr.

http://www.sekiryuzan.org

Born in Korea? I thought he was born in Kyushu

[EmmaRobins]

All of us at TSW are very excited about reading and reviewing this. Mr. Layton is such an excellent writer and I bet Kawasoe Sensei has so many stories to share etc.

Very exciting

Em

[Moley]

Mr Layton (although I enjoy all his books) is a bit too factual a biographer for my taste. I hope he can capture the personal side of this unique karateka in the latest book.
I rather enjoy a biographer/writer who can capture the persons character and can "decorate" the writing with anecdotes and descriptions.
Record the facts yes, but also tell the story.

[Moley]

Mr Layton (although I enjoy all his books) is a bit too factual a biographer for my taste. I hope he can capture the personal side of this unique karateka in the latest book.
I rather enjoy a biographer/writer who can capture the persons character and can "decorate" the writing with anecdotes and descriptions.
Record the facts yes, but also tell the story.

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

55 Bridge Street, Llangefni, Anglesey, North Wales, LL77 7PN, Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0) 1248723486
www.monabooks.co.uk
email: mike@monabooks.co.uk

Projected publication will be in December, 2007
_________________
Gwyn Mowll

[Moley]

Front Cover
http://www.sekiryuzan.org/forum/index.p ... attach=610

[Moley]

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]

Masao Kawasoe 8th, Dan is now available via our new web site www.kawasoe.co.uk Please visit and leave a comment on the book.
Orders via this site. www.kawasoe.co.uk

Regards, Mike

[Shaun]

Check out the main site for a review of this excellent book!!!!

[Mike Burton]

Hi All,

Looking forward to feedback on Sensei's new book.

Visit the web site and tell us what you think about the book.

www.kawasoe.co.uk

Comments page, reveiws by Shaun Banfield and Mike Clarke.

Thank you for your time.

Regards, Mike

[shotokan101]

Bit disappointed really was my overall reaction Mike.

I suspect mainly due to the "somewhat academic" tone that Clive uses in his books - I personally much prefer a more "informal" telling of a life story - such as is seen in "Born Fighter" by Dave Hazard.

I did exepect it to be like thiis as I've purchased the "Shotokn Dawn" series from you in the past.

However I did still enjoy it and can't wait for volume two - as it basically stops just after Sensei Kawasoe gets established in the UK and splits off from Sensei Enoeda.

Please say that there WILL be a Volume Two !!!!

Jim

[Mike Burton]

A disappointed reaction from you Jim but thank you for being honest with me.

How ever you still enjoyed it and thats the main thing.

Please say that there WILL be a Volume Two !!!!

Well its funny you should ask as !!!!!!!!! yes there is going to be a follow on from the first, as if i would leave you high and dry and wondering what was to come.

Clive is meeting up with Sensei this month and if all goes well we should see volume II available in 2009.

I will be talking to Sensei at Edinburgh at the end of the month so will let you know more then.

Regards, Mike

[shotokan101]

Thanks for that Mike - sounds promising

I take it that you will be bringing the stall along to our Edinburgh Summer Camp then ?

See you there

Jim

EDIT: Mike - I just spotted your post on the "Shotokan Dawn" thread - so now you will know what my comment above your latest post meant

[Paul Herbert]

I thought that this was Layton's most enjoyable book to date. I've not been able to put it down for too long during the past two days. I have only met and trained with Mr Kawasoe say twenty odd times, but from my point of view the book captures him well

[Mike Burton]

I will be there, Jim, stall and all.

Looking forward to a few days of training with the Masters.

See you there.

Regards, Mike