{"product_id":"martial-arts-and-your-life-the-story-of-us-a-survey-of-what-we-do-and-why-paperback","title":"Martial Arts and Your Life: The Story of Us: A Survey of What We Do and Why - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKris Wilder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric Parsons\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eLawrence a. Kane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** Living Now Book Awards Gold Medalist ***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** eLit Book Awards Gold Medalist ***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** National Indie Excellence Award Winner ***\u003cbr\u003e*** Independent Press Award Winner ***\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e** Global Book Awards Silver Medalist **\u003cbr\u003e** San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention **\u003cbr\u003e** New York Book Festival Honorable Mention **\u003cbr\u003e** American Book Fest Best Book Awards Finalist **\u003cbr\u003e** Eric Hoffer Award Nominated ** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book is the bible of martial arts analytics!\" - Loren W. Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of over 60 books including \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Death of Sensei, a Novel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eMusashi's Dokkodo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10 Rules of Karate\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Black Book of Violence\u003c\/i\u003e... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone likes to believe that they are extraordinary. As it turns out, in many ways martial artists genuinely are. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's not an easy path, but that's the way we like it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawrence Kane\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKris Wilder\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Parsons\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 466\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783119405344,"sku":"9798985561715","price":33.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/841981e83d2614bfb83438d56676aed6.webp?v=1780580659","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/martial-arts-and-your-life-the-story-of-us-a-survey-of-what-we-do-and-why-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}