Publications
The Essence of Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do
May 5, 2026|by Jin Sei Ryu
I am very humbled and pleased to announce the imminent release of my 3rd book:
The Essence of Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do: History, Foundation, and Future
This book follows the private release of my first book, Kyokasho (2024), the textbook of the entire Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do syllabus, and my second book, Meditative Themes (2025), which explored the deeper reflective practices that sit at the heart of our training.
The Essence of Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do is my memoir and the founding philosophy of Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do International.
It traces my journey from Brooklyn to Sydney, from student to founder, and the philosophy that emerged from more than fifty years of training.
It explores the meaning behind the name and symbols of Jin Sei Ryu, the principles that guide our school, and what karate-do can offer to people of all ages and backgrounds.
This is not a book about technique.
It is a book about what happens when you commit to something seriously for a very long time, and what that commitment reveals about your authentic self.
I am also honoured that this book includes a foreword by Leigh, my lovely wife and partner in this budo journey.
More details coming soon.
