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Explores in depth the foundational skills and operating principles that empower mastery, including accurate perceptive awareness and effective interaction Looks at how to control your mind and transform your perceptive experience so what you are experiencing aligns with what’s actually...

I'm Mike Massie, author of Small Dojo Big Profits and over a dozen other martial arts business books and courses. I've spent years learning how to put together all the "gold nuggets" of information that I picked up from watching and listening to real martial arts business "masters", observing what they did and taking it home to test it in my own studio. Along the way, I learned what not to do through trial and error, all while developing and honing this into a complete system for maximizing martial arts school profits while keeping my overhead to respectable levels.

Bring clarity, strength, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. This program is read by the author. What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just a martial art—it is a way of life...

Taekwondo is distinct in many aspects. Although it is a combat sport, it is incredibly ironic. In contrast to violence or anarchy, Taekwondo sparring fosters a sense of camaraderie. Taekwondo is a lifestyle that you need to experience.

Many individuals consider purchasing a gun for home protection, yet have no experience with firearms and the information available online seems confusing and often contradictory. This audiobook was written specifically for the novice and is a practical and common sense introduction to selecting your first firearm (handgun or shotgun) and learning how to use it safely and effectively in the absence of formalized training.

In a world colonized by distraction, interruption, and fear, this book is your blueprint for internal command. Govern the Inner Republic draws from historical wisdom and philosophical rigor to cut through modern chaos. It teaches you to become the strategist of your own response. The steward of your energy, the architect of clarity. You own it.

Is it possible to be a mindful, moral fighter at a time when impersonal, technology based warfare reigns? In Search of the Warrior Spirit confronts this thorny issue with Richard Strozzi-Heckler’s trademark personal, sympathetic style. In a top-secret U.S. military experiment, the author was...

This is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about motivation with 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. The end result is 12 fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor of life, but you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any sport, business or ambitious pursuit - the lessons are universal. What drives ambitious people is often shaped by our subconscious mind. We are not always aware of the influences driving our behavior, but you will discover underlying themes.

From the secret training halls of ancient Sparta to the Arctic strength training methods of the Inuit to the magical underwater world of a tribe of aquatic superhumans in the Pacific, ‘A History of Physical Fitness’ will take you on a journey through history that will forever change the way you look at physical fitness.

This book delves into the history, techniques, and biomechanics of Bo and Jo staff martial arts, offering a comprehensive guide for practitioners seeking to refine their skills and understand the deeper connection between movement and the human body.

By the time you finish listening to this audiobook, you will have a complete self-defense game plan in place, and you will know more about how to protect yourself than most people out there - even the ones who train in self-defense already! This audiobook is based on a lifetime's experience from martial arts/self-defense training and real-world experience from the street and working doors as a bouncer.

While many books on martial arts focus on basic techniques and training methods, this book goes beyond the surface level and delves into the deeper concepts that the masters have kept hidden for centuries. These secrets have been passed down through generations, carefully guarded by those who have mastered them.

When we acquire valuable knowledge and are willing to share our expertise, we speed our personal growth, honing our minds, sharpening our spirits, and establishing our legacy. It is about giving back, offering our best to others so that they can find the best in themselves. And, with appreciation, they can pay it forward, continuing the cycle.

A Mind for the Fight provides you with the necessary tools to facilitate a critical evolution in your survival mindset. Retired Green Beret, renowned martial artist, and infamous street fighter Jim "Smokey" West offers a comprehensive guide to developing the mental game necessary to turn your defense into offense when a violent street assault finds you.

This audiobook's target audience is females between the ages of 18 and 35 who are seeking realistic advice about how to avoid conflict, stay safe in high risk situations, and defend themselves effectively if necessary. This audiobook differs from the typical women's self-defense audiobook in that it is written from the outlaw perspective by a controversial author who had been immersed in deep street subcultures for over 20 years and has published two underground bestsellers regarding the forbidden topics of self-defense that more reputable instructors are hesitant to address.

You discover who you really are when you can stand in front of and stare down a punch or kick coming at full speed without pissing your pants. It’s the kind of confidence you get when you really understand what you’re capable of. In this audiobook, I share stories of times when I’ve fallen and gotten back up, times when fear got the better of me, and a few other lessons I learned along the way, through the guidance and wisdom of those who came before me.

From author Phil Pierce, this guide cracks open the secretive techniques and explores why we are fascinated by the unknown and the mysterious. Whether you train in Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, Origami or none of these you will find this eye opening and entertaining. Discover the truth behind the legends!

Teenagers face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness. These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality. Unfortunately, this process often involves unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment. Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork.

The best way to learn about something is to ask someone with experience. That gets a little tricky, though, if you want to learn about abductions, burglaries, home invasions, and various other criminal acts committed by people you’d probably prefer not to sit down and have a cup of coffee with. Thankfully, if you own this audiobook, you won’t have to.

Alexander Gustafsson grew up in Arboga, a small town in Sweden. A country boy, he started boxing when he was 10 - winning the national youth medal at the age of 16. After a handful of run-ins with the law, he began practicing mixed martial arts and working his way up the ranks of the UFC. Nicknamed The Mauler by his training partners, due to his power, killer instinct and somewhat recklessness whilst fighting; this is the story of Gustafsson's struggle to succeed in one of the world's most challenging sports.