The complete martial artist : developing the mind, body, and spirit of a champion / Willie "The Bam" Johnson Seventh-Degree Black Belt, Seven-Time World Champion ; with Nancy Musick, First-Degree Black Belt.
Publication Info.
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire : YMAA Publication Center, [2019]
Revision of the 2001 edition published by Human Kinetics.
Contents
Pursuit of do -- Universal principles -- Champion attitude -- Katas and weapons -- Freestyle sparring -- Road to success.
Summary
"Today, young adults and twenty-something's are subject to chronic fears of missing out and mental health issues unlike generations that have come before. Martial arts have the potential to help. Traditional martial arts revolve around principles and core values to promote individual growth and a balanced approach toward living. A complete martial artist learns how to conquer "self" and how to live by traditional core values. Although there are occasions when martial arts may be used for self-defense, its primary uses are for sport, and character building. This book offers young adults and twenty-something's an opportunity to see what martial arts can do for their lives. It provides a key to unlock a door, for self-development and balanced living"--Publisher.