"Upon achieving the level of 1st Degree Black Belt, the student is told, "Now you are ready to learn.""

Rodney Boyd's quest to study the manly art of self-defense was sparked in part by an altercation on the side of the road with an enraged, tire-iron wielding redneck. That incident propelled Boyd into a local dojo where he began his 35-year journey to obtain a black belt in Wado Ryu Karate. Ironically, the style of karate he was pursuing translated into English as the Way of Peace and Harmony.

As Boyd became more proficient in the martial arts, he discovered the black belt virtues of modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance and an indomitable spirit coincided remarkably well with his Christian faith. While the path to excellence in any endeavor is never easy, along the way Boyd learned numerous lessons about love, life and faith. What he learned in the dojo became the basis for his book, "Never Run A Dead Kata."

Practical Defense for the Untrained Person by Gunner Morgan is written for ordinary people with no fighting skills who want a simple, practical, and effective method of defense against violence. This book is geared towards individuals with no prior training and who are not in peak physical condition. Most people lead busy lives and don't have the time to devote hours of training every week. Unfortunately, we also live in a violent world full of human conflict perpetuated by the predators of society. If you are unlucky to find yourself in such a situation you need a practical method of defense to protect yourself or a loved one. This book is not about secret ancient techniques because they don't exist. This book will provide you with straightforward information that has the ability to save your life. No fancy moves, no gimmicks, no advertisements, just solid practical information. With the information provided in Practical Defense for the Untrained Person you will have realistic information to prevail in a violent encounter. Let the criminal be the victim