Mr. Kaufman is an acknowledged founding father of American Karate. He holds the title of Hanshi, 10th Dan, the rarest and most prestigious rank given in martial arts associations. Dojo no Hebi – School of the Snake, the school he founded in 1958, is recognized as one of the most realistic martial arts methods in the world. A much sought-after teacher and motivational speaker, he is the author of the best-selling interpretations of Musashi’s Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu’s Art of War, Nakadai’s Shogun Scrolls, and Lao Tzu’s Living Tao. He has also written Zen and the Art of Stickfighting, Sword in the Boardroom. and Self-Revealization Acceptance. These books are acclaimed as the finest interpretations done to date and are considered essential reading for progressive managerial and motivational strategy development. He has lectured and taught practical experience to law enforcement agencies, NYC Board of Education, Department for the Aging, litigation firms, marketing groups, colleges, corporations, and community centers.