The Bubishi is traditionally a guide book on the essential elements of Karate as they relate to self defense and every day living. It is a must read; a book to own for it gives you insight into pressure points known as dim mak or death touch points, the sequence of timing and when to apply deadly blows to given points. The Bubishi provides a wealth of information regarding well being, how to keep your body from oxidation thereby not allowing Arthritis to set in by utilizing a recipe of plants that create a medicine for Iron palm training without hurting the joints of your hands or other parts of the body that have to endure pounding. It is a book with much in-depth wisdom and information for those practitioners of Karate that really want to know the secrets of the way to live, practice and apply the science of Karate! OSU! Domo!