This book is the story of a little girl learning that she is Multiracial. We will be booking media appearances for this Author as well as book signing events in the Author hometown as well as additional cities and states. While making her favorite snack with her Daddy, little Sofia makes an amazing discovery about herself! Her realization changes the way she sees this colorful world. Filled with wonder and questions, Sofia journeys into a world that isnt just black or white, but a beautiful rainbow of colors. This book is the story of a little girl learning that she is Multiracial. Chocolate Mixer addresses the common questions our children may ask about a world filled with different cultures, skin-colors and ways of life, and how even our own parents can look so different from one another.

Bunbu Ryodo in Japanese translates to "an educated & sophisticated warrior" In the West, the term is "Pen & Sword". The vast majority of karate masters declare the art as first and foremost about personal development. However, it must also balance the reality of effective fighting skills. For these reasons, the physical & personal developmental journey of karate is typically taught alongside lessons covering its heritage and the theory behind the art. The book provides a journey through Traditional Japanese Karate's Karate culture based on Tradition & History Technique biomechanics & the "shuhari" of technical evolution Philosophy Balancing Kata Bunkai vs Tournament strike fighting Yoga integrated into karate stretching & injury prevention Basic Terminology & basic target physiology Basic teaching, traditional stances & biomechanical considerations This book acts as the textbook for the required theory tests for students within the Traditional Japanese Karate Network.

Polls show that people have the misconception that karate lengthens one's life, when in fact the data shows the opposite (via analysis of over one hundred 8th dans in the East & West). If we notice a truth in the data in art that seeks enlightenment, be it good or bad, it should be discussed & hopefully the results will lead to better outcomes for elite karate-ka in the decades to come. We examine the central topic of longevity & karate by using instructor lifespan data, a review of medical diagnostics & research, longevity research encompassing sports physiology, karate psychology and behaviour patterns which has shown to be tied to longevity. We also discuss some interesting statements on the topic by passed masters such as Itosu of the 1800s, Shito-ryu's Mabuni, Asai of Shotokan who openly stated health may not go hand-in-hand with budo. Despite the fact that karate provides many upsides for its practitioners, why does it appear to reduce lifespan & what can be done about it?