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Cut to the very core of what it means to be successful in the martial arts.
Earning a black belt can be the most rewarding experience of one’s lifetime. Getting there takes considerable planning, however. Whether your interests are in the classical styles of Asia or in today’s Mixed Martial Arts, this book prepares you to meet every challenge. Whatever your age, whatever your gender, you will benefit from the wisdom of master martial artists from around the globe who share more than 300 years of combined training experiences. Benefit from their guidance during your development into a first-class black belt.
The Wisdom of…
| ♦ Iain Abernethy |
♦ Dan Anderson |
♦ Loren W. Christensen |
| ♦ Jeff Cooper |
♦ Aaron Fields |
♦ Lawrence Kane |
| ♦ Phillip Starr |
♦ Martina Sprague |
♦ Rory Miller |
| ♦ Jeff Stevens |
♦ Kris Wilder | ...and many more. |
Packed with actionable information, this book will teach you how to set goals, find a good instructor, monitor your progress, overcome plateaus in your training, take advantage of every learning opportunity, and work through the inevitable injuries that come with rigorous martial arts training.
Putting your skills to the test at each developmental stage of your training requires a certain mental ‘clarity.’ The authors examine what this means, how to find it, and how to make sure that when the time comes you are 100% prepared.
If you are serious about your martial arts training, The Way to Black Belt will arm you with the information you need to swiftly become a highly skilled, well-qualified black belt.
Lawrence A. Kane began his martial arts training in 1970. He is the co-author The Way of Kata, and the author of Surviving Armed Assaults and Martial Arts Instruction. He has earned a black belt in Goju Ryu karate and has also studied traditional Asian martial arts, medieval European combat, and modern close-quarters weapons. Kane supervises security personnel at a Pac-10 football stadium where he has been involved in hundreds of armed and unarmed confrontations. Lawrence Kane lives and teaches Goju Ryu karate in Seattle, Washington.
Kris Wilder began his martial arts training in 1976. He is the co-author of The Way of Kata, and the author of The Way of Sanchin Kata, and Lessons from the Dojo Floor. He has earned black belts in Taekwondo, Kodokan judo, and Goju Ryu karate. Wilder has trained under world-class martial artists, including Kenji Yamada (back-to-back United States judo grand champion), John Roseberry (founder of Shorei-Shobukan karate), and Hiroo Ito (student of Kori Hisataka, the founder of Shorinji-Ryu Kenkokan karate). Kris Wilder lives and teaches Goju Ryu karate in Seattle, Washington.
Testimonial Excerpts:
“Kane and Wilder not only succeed in defining a functional path to attaining yudansha level they also effectively bring back meaning and lost value to this important journey. In fact, it is so good I wish I had written it myself.” – Patrick McCarthy, Hanshi 8th dan black belt, International Ryukyu Karate-jutsu Research Society.
“I couldn’t help but think how much faster I would have advanced and how much further along I’d be today if I’d have read this book and applied this knowledge at the beginning of my journey into martial arts years ago.” – Alain Burrese, J.D., former US Army 2nd Infantry Division Scout Sniper School instructor and author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks.
“Make no mistake, the book is not offering a short-cut to the coveted black belt, but rather a clear guide to the correct path—not the easy way, not the hard way, but simply the right way to achieve success.” – Goran Powell, 4th dan black belt and author of Waking Dragons.
“While this book targets students who are studying to achieve their black belt, it at the same time illuminates a path far beyond this limited goal.” – Christopher Caile, 6th dan black belt, Editor of FightingArts.com.
“Reading this book will help anyone for whom the goal of a black belt seems nearly impossible to consider that maybe you’re wrong. Not only do I feel inspired, but I now have a ton of great ideas and advice on how to make the most of my training along the way.” – Laura Weller, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for international recording artists The Green Pajamas.
“Serious martial artists will benefit from having this book on their shelves, it is a terrific resource.” – Steve Perry, 40-year martial artist and bestselling author of the Matador series and Net Force series books.
“This is the book I wish I’d had when I started out—the authors have forgotten more than most writers will ever know about making your training experience rich and meaningful.”–Arthur Rosenfeld, martial arts instructor and author of The Cutting Season: A Martial Arts Thriller.
320 pages
9.2 x 7.2, 1.3 pounds
ISBN-10: 1594390851
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