A history of Shorin-Ryu Karate USA/ Matsubayashi Karate of Okinawa in Question and Answer format, this book contains genealogy charts, drawings of all postures and techniques of the system. Also included are details of the kata and kumite, definitions of karate terminology and descriptions of the all the Okinawan karate masters, their respective teachers and students.

The second volume of the History of Okinawan Karate by Author Hanshi Robert Scaglione. As a retired NYC Police Officer/Detective, he describes his experiences as a police officer, karate tactical training methods and physical fitness exercises, as well as the Precepts of Eyes, Foundation, Spirit and Strength of karate practitioners and police officers and their relationship to each other.