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USA Best Book Awards Finalist - USA Book News This book was written
to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training.
The gap is the space or dirty ground that lives between sport and
combat techniques; that is when you need to control a person
without severely injuring him (or her). Techniques in this space
are called 'drunkle', named after your drunken uncle at the family
gathering who needs to be escorted away before he hurts somebody or
vice versa. This space reveals itself all too often when friends,
family, good Samaritans, crime watchers, and certain types of
muggings or robberies get physical. Understand that using the Iron
Hammer Fist Punch you learned in karate class will probably put
your uncle in the hospital; make your friend your enemy for life;
or give the thug, who 'only' wanted your wallet, a chance to sue
you for all you're worth. This is not to be taken lightly since you
will probably get thrown in jail for excessive force. Know the
three environments: SPORT, DRUNKLE, and COMBAT. Understanding these
three environments is vital because what is considered appropriate
use of force is codified in law, yet interpreted in the public
arena, and actions that do not accommodate these rules can have
severe repercussions. Martial art techniques must be adapted to
best fit the situation you find yourself in. This book is style
agnostic. The author's analyze 30 fundamental strikes, kicks and
locks, and present 12 well-known sport competition forms modified
for each of the three vital environments: SPORT, DRUNKLE, and
COMBAT. Be smart. Know how to adapt to a situation.
Cut to the very core of what it means to be successful in the
martial arts. Earning a black belt can be the most rewarding
experience of a lifetime, but getting there takes considerable
planning. Whether your interests are in the classical styles of
Asia or in today's Mixed Martial Arts, this book prepares you to
meet every challenge. Whatever your age, whatever your gender, you
will benefit from the wisdom of master martial artists around the
globe, who share more than 300 years of combined training
experience. Benefit from their guidance during your development
into a first-class black belt. The Wisdom of...* Iain Abernethy*
Dan Anderson* Loren Christensen* Jeff Cooper* Wim Demeere* Aaron
Fields* Lawrence Kane* Rory Miller* Martina Sprague* Phillip Starr*
Jeff Stevens* Kris Wilder ...and many more. Packed with actionable
information, The Way to Black Belt will teach you how to set goals,
find a good instructor, monitor your progress, overcome plateaus in
your training, take advantage of learning opportunities, and work
through the inevitable injuries that come with rigorous martial
arts training. Putting your skills to the test at each
developmental stage of your training requires a certain mental
'clarity.' The authors examine what this means, how to find it, and
how to make sure that when the time comes you are 100% prepared. If
you are serious about your martial arts training, The Way to Black
Belt will arm you with the information you need to swiftly become a
highly skilled, well-qualified black belt.
Finalist 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist
2010 USA Best Book Award The Little Black Book of Violence will arm
you with the knowledge and good sense to make informed choices in
hazardous situations. While some yahoo spewing insults about your
favorite sports team is worlds apart from a drug-crazed lunatic
lunging at you with a sharp knife in his hands and bloodlust in his
eyes, there is a large gray area in between these two extremes
where hard and fast rules do not always apply. This is where
wisdom, oftentimes hard-earned wisdom, makes the difference between
good decisions and bad ones. Every time you engage in violence, no
matter how small or trivial it may appear to be at the time, it has
the potential of escalating into something extraordinarily serious.
What is really worth fighting for when you might find yourself
spending the rest of your life behind bars, confined to a
wheelchair, or trying to dig yourself out of bankruptcy from
beneath the crushing weight of a civil lawsuit? It is important to
ask yourself, Is this really worth fighting over? While in some
instances the response could legitimately be Yes, more often than
not it ought to be No. More than mere techniques, this book fills
in crucial information about street survival that most martial arts
instructors don t teach or even know. You will learn how to use
awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation to help stave off violence.
Despite the best intentions, however, you may still find yourself
in situations where you have no choice but to fight and others
where it is prudent to do so. Consequently you will also learn
smart things you might want to try and dumb things you should
attempt to avoid during a physical confrontation. In addition to
learning strategies and techniques for defending yourself on the
street you will also learn how to manage the aftermath of violence,
including performing first aid, interacting with law enforcement,
managing witnesses, finding a good attorney, navigating the legal
system, dealing with the press, and overcoming psychological
trauma. Men, who commit about 80 percent of all violent crimes, are
twice as likely to become victims of aggressive behavior as women.
While written primarily for this at-risk demographic, this
comprehensive tome is essential reading for anyone who regularly
deals with violence, thinks they may encounter a hostile situation,
or who simply wants to increase their ability to survive a
dangerous encounter.
Many practitioners believe that Sanchin Kata holds the key to
mastering traditional martial arts. It is one of the simplest forms
to learn, yet one of the most difficult to perfect. Those who truly
understand its teachings find that it facilitates enormous
quickness and power in any martial application. The challenge lies
in gaining that understanding, which is something we had to uncover
ourselves by trial and error...until now. When Karate or Ti" was
first developed in Okinawa, it was about using technique and
extraordinary power to end a fight instantly. These old ways of
generating remarkable power are still accessible, but they are
purposefully hidden in Sanchin Kata for the truly dedicated to
find. This book takes you to new depths of practice by breaking
down the form piece by piece, body part by body part, so that the
very foundation of the kata is revealed. Test it. Every chapter,
concept, and application is accompanied by a test it section,
designed for you to explore and verify the kata for yourself.
Sanchin Kata really comes alive when you can feel the thrill of
having those hidden teachings speak to you through your body across
the ages. No other document or video available today provides such
depth and exploration of Sanchin Kata. Simply put: once you read
this book and test what you have learned, your Karate will never be
the same. Contents Include:* Movement Not Seen* The Crescent Step*
The Spine* Bones, Sinew, and Muscle* The Energetic Structure* The
Mechanical Structure* Iron Shirt* Rooting* The Mind* Ten-minute
Sanchin* The 5:7 Ratio* The Entire Traditional Kata in step-by-step
Movement* And Much More!
""Finally a book that will actually move the needle in closing
the leadership skills gap found in all aspects of our society."" -
Dan Roberts, CEO and President, Ouellette & Associates
Many books weave platitudes, promising the keys to success in
leadership, secrets that will transform you into the great leader,
the one. The fact of the matter is, however, that true leadership
really isn't about you. It's about giving back, offering your best
to others so that they can find the best in themselves.
The methodologies in this book help you become the leader you
were meant to be by bringing your goals and other peoples' needs
together to create a powerful, combined vision. Content includes:
Seven essentials of leadership Four keys to group unanimity Six
ways to instantly improve problem solving Three steps to
calibrating your internal compass Fifteen negative attitudes to
banish from your brain Five ways to kill fear and move forward
Three principles to utilize the genius of foolish ideas
Learn how to access the deeper aspects of who you are, your
unique qualities, and push them forward in actionable ways. Acquire
this vital information and advance your leadership journey
today.
Kris Wilder is a small business owner, bestselling author, and
martial arts instructor who teaches seminars worldwide. Currently a
member of The Order of St. Francis, he has previously worked in
public affairs and political consulting at the local and national
levels.
Lawrence Kane is a senior leader at a Fortune(r) 50 corporation
where he is responsible for IT infrastructure strategy, sourcing,
and asset management. A bestselling author, he has also worked as a
business technology instructor, martial arts teacher, and security
supervisor.
""Had I had this book when I was starting out I would have been
ahead of my peers and much wiser for it."" - Kathy Rudy, Partner,
Information Services Group
""It's about increasing your contribution to, influence on, and
satisfaction with reaching any stated objective."" - Michael
Murphy, Director, Bellevue WA School Board
Wolves in Street Clothing: How Animal Behavior Teaches Survival in
the Asphalt Jungle will give you a new light in which to see human
predatory behavior. As we move farther and farther from our roots
insulating ourselves in technology and air conditioned homes we get
disconnected from the inherent and innate aspects of understanding
the precursors to violent behavior. Violence is not always
emotionally bound, often and in the animal kingdom is simply a tool
to access a needed resource -or to protect an essential resource.
Distance, encroachment, and signals are keys to avoiding a
predator. Why would a cougar attack a man after a bike ride? Why
would a bear attack a man in a hot tub? Why would a thug rob one
person and not another? The predatory animal mind holds many of the
keys to the answer to these questions. Learn drills for skills that
will help you tune your focus and move through life safer and more
aware of your surroundings as sections of Wolves in Street Clothing
bring old world survival skills into the modern jungle. Kris wilder
is the head instructor and owner of West Settle Karate Academy. He
started practicing the martial arts at the age of 15. Over the
years he has earned black belt rankings in three styles, Goju-Ryu
karate (5th dan), Tae Kwon Do (2nd dan), and judo (1st dan), in
which he has competed in senior national and international
tournaments. Clint Hollingsworth is a student of the wilderness,
having studied with such survival and tracking masters as Tom Brown
Jr., Jon Young, and Frank and Karen Sherwood. He is a 4th dan black
belt in Okinawan Goju-Ryu and author-illustrator of the
long-running graphic novels and web series, The Wandering Ones.
Two veteran martial arts instructors and a renowned comic book
illustrator deliver the ultimate course in self-defense
More than three million Americans are involved in a violent
physical encounter every year. In these situations, knowledge is
power, and few teachers are better equipped to deliver that
knowledge than Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder. Veteran martial arts
instructors and masters in their field, Kane and Wilder have teamed
up with DC Comics artist Matt Haley to produce a step-by-step guide
revealing the secrets of surviving-and preventing-violent
encounters.
The defense begins by scanning the environment for dangerous
situations and using verbal de-escalation to defuse tense
situations. If a fight is unavoidable, the authors offer clear
guidance for being the victor, along with advice on legal
implications, including how to handle a police interview after the
attack.
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