I seem to recall a senior karateka (Henry Plee?) writing about his own early progression in karate being based entirely on books. When he finally met an instructor, he was graded to a mid level dan grade based on what he had studied from books.
I may be wrong - it was a long time ago since I remember reading this. For some reason Henry Plee's book "Beginner to Black Belt" springs to mind.
However it could have been someone else entirely.
Now I'm going to have to dig that book out when I get home...
Justin
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