Karate Dō: My Way of Strife

This autobiographical book describes a woman who has practiced Shotokan and Wado Ryu karate for over 55 years. She has also coached and still teaches karate. One day in 1989 she decided to become a referee and judge for karate competitions at the continental and international (World Karate Federation; WKF) levels. She had no idea of the mountains of -isms she would have to face and the daunting public and private humiliation she suffered during the 30 years she participated in WKF events. N...