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by Kris Wilder (Author), Eric Parsons (Foreword by), Lawrence a. Kane (Author)

*** Living Now Book Awards Gold Medalist ***
*** eLit Book Awards Gold Medalist ***
*** National Indie Excellence Award Winner ***
*** Independent Press Award Winner ***

** Global Book Awards Silver Medalist **
** San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention **
** New York Book Festival Honorable Mention **
** American Book Fest Best Book Awards Finalist **
** Eric Hoffer Award Nominated **

"This book is the bible of martial arts analytics!" - Loren W. Christensen, bestselling author of over 60 books including The Life and Death of Sensei, a Novel

From the bestselling authors of Musashi's Dokkodo, 10 Rules of Karate, and The Little Black Book of Violence...

Everyone likes to believe that they are extraordinary. As it turns out, in many ways martial artists genuinely are.

To understand the full flavor of the martial arts experience, with all its depth and nuance, we conducted a comprehensive, worldwide study of practitioners. Nothing as consequential about the fighting arts and their disciples has ever been published before.

In absorbing our analysis, and meeting some remarkable individuals we highlight, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the allure and significance of the martial arts. You will see yourself more clearly and better understand those who have gone before.

The personal and societal benefits of martial arts are legion. Practitioners study disciplines that give them a distinctive perspective, willingly embrace hardships that build remarkable mental and physical strength, and in doing so hone their character in extraordinary ways.

It's not an easy path, but that's the way we like it.

Whether you are thinking about trying a martial art for the first time, or an experienced practitioner trying to up your game, this one-of-a-kind study will illuminate your path forward.

Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV, CSP, CSMP, CIAP was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970, often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. A bestselling author, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more.

Kris Wilder, BCC was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. He holds black belt rankings in karate, judo, and taekwondo, conducting seminars across the United States, Canada, and Europe. A Nationally Board-Certified Life Coach and prolific author, Kris has lectured at Washington State University, Susquehanna University, and served as club advisor for the Eastern Washington University Karate Club. He has also been interviewed by CNN, FOX, The Huffington Post, Thrillist, Nickelodeon, The Howard Stern Show, and more.

Eric Parsons, Ph.D., who wrote the foreword, is an associate teaching professor at the University of Missouri. He has trained in the martial arts for over 25 years. Upon returning from the Peace Corps, he created of the Karate for Life Foundation to help provide support for his former students, now primary school teachers, as they work to improve the life skills training and life outcomes of their pupils.
Number of Pages: 466
Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN
Publication Date: February 24, 2022
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