Complete Martial Artist: Developing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of a Champion

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Synopsis
“Chronically unsatisfied and feeling like we are always behind in this mission we call life.” In today’s fast paced world, young adults and twenty-something’s are subject to chronic fears of missing out, mental health issues, anxiety, and depression unlike any generation that has come before. The martial arts have the potential to help. Traditional martial arts revolve around principles and core values such as honor, integrity, perseverance, patience, humility, and respect. Manifesting in self-expression and creativity to promote individual growth and a balanced approach to living. A complete martial artist learns how to conquer “self” through the rigors of martial arts training and how to live by these traditional core values. Although there are occasions when martial arts may be used for self-defense, its primary uses are for sport, and character and spiritual fulfillment. This book, The Complete Martial Artist, offers young adults and twenty-something’s an opportunity to see what martial arts can do for their lives. The author shares His own childhood story of hardship and redemptionHow to adopt martial arts values as a way of livingImportant universal principles to live byOn creating a championship attitudeExamples about martial arts forms (kata) and sparringHow to get started and be successful in your personal martial arts journey If you are a young adult (or parent of one), or in your twenties and in search of the answers to life’s questions, The Complete Martial Artist can be a key unlocking a door to your own self-development toward a balanced approach to living.
Copyright:
2001

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781594396540
Related ISBNs:
9781594396533
Publisher:
YMAA Publication Center
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Willie Johnson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Teens, Health, Mind and Body
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
With:
Nancy Musick

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