Karate's Universal Codeword: "The Mysterious Origins, Meaning and Usage of the word ""Oss"" in the Martial...

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Toshinori Ohmori Alexander Bennett

Karate's Universal Codeword

"The Mysterious Origins, Meaning and Usage of the word ""Oss"" in the Martial arts"

Toshinori Ohmori, Alexander Bennett

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Tuttle Publishing
02 April 2024

Sports training & coaching; Oriental martial arts

"The true meaning and origins of the word ""Oss"" are finally revealed!

No matter where in the world you are, enter any karate dojo and the term most frequently heard is ""Oss!"" Karate's Universal Codeword is the first thorough examination of the origins and use of this word in the martial arts, and the fascinating story of how it has spread around the globe and to other martial arts disciplines.

The word Oss is used as a basic salutation but has many other meanings and functions as well. It is also a response-when your name is called, when saying goodbye or goodnight, and before and after meals. Essentially, Oss has been adopted globally as a universal sign of discipline and respect that reflects the spirit of the martial arts. Use of the word has exploded far beyond karate into other martial arts like judo, aikido, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and mixed martial arts making it arguably the most frequently uttered Japanese word in the world.

Yet ironically, very few martial artists (even in Japan) know the true origins and the deeper meaning behind the term. Although it is universally used, it remains a total mystery to everyone. This book promises to finally reveal the mystery behind the word Oss and its fascinating origins."

By: Toshinori Ohmori
Translated by: Alexander Bennett
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9784805317655
ISBN 10: 4805317655
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Toshinori Ohmori graduated from Nihon University. Upon entering University, he joined the kickboxing club. His 8-second KO win in the first round of his debut fight was the fastest KO win in the history of Japan's collegiate kickboxing league. In addition to running Japan's first martial arts cafe, Ohmori served as a K-1 certified referee and judge. He currently manages Nice Middle, a kickboxing event for middle-aged and older athletes, and is a director of Athlete Foods. Alexander Bennett is Professor of Japanese History, Martial Arts, and Budo Theory at Kansai University. He co-founded and publishes Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial arts--Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan, and Naginata 5-dan. His published works include The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.