By Tak Kubota. #390. 7x10 189 pages; paperback. ISBN #0-86568-205-4. Cover price $16.95 Gosoku Ryu is a complete martial arts style composed of special techniques and unique kata. Created by legendary Soke Takayuki Kubota; Gosoku Ryu; which means 'strong' and 'fast'; combines the blazing speed that comes from the softness of most Chinese styles with the massive power of Japanese techniques. Soke Kubota also added elements of aikido; judo and jiu-jitsu to create a near-invincible; easily learned martial art that delivers maximum protection on the street and judge-pleasing performances in tournaments. Tak Kubota; head of the International Karate Association; is one of the world's most-treasured martial arts masters and teachers. His Association is represented in 53 countries and his amazing techniques have been taught to more than 800 police departments; agencies and bureaus around the world; including the F.B.I. and the Tokyo and Los Angeles Police Departments. In this groundbreaking book; Soke Kubota shows you in step-by-step fashion why Gosoku Ryu has become the most-widely accepted style of karate in the world.

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