Yukiiyoshi Marutani, a senior National Kumite Coach, was a Japanese National Karate Team member for seven years. He is noted for the speed and precision of his technique, and for his ability to launsch devastating counterattacks from any and every position.

Counterattacks explores not only the counterattacking techniques for which Marutani is famous, but also his unique competition psychology. Includes: power stances, kicking, sparring, pre-emptive attacks, evasive defense, throwing techniques and competition strategy.