{"product_id":"black-belt-mom-the-challenges-of-a-family-martial-arts-journey-9781604945928","title":"Black Belt Mom: The Challenges of a Family Martial Arts Journey","description":"\u003cb\u003eHave you dreamed of getting a black belt?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaybe you've already become involved with martial arts. You've joined your children or your partner in this endeavor and wonder where it's going to lead. What will it require of you as a parent? What should you ask of your family? And how will this undertaking change you all?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBlack Belt Mom\u003c\/i\u003e, Nancy Knutson chronicles the journey she took with her two children in tae kwon do. She describes the different challenges that arose at each stage, and how meeting those challenges affected the way they dealt with other areas of their lives. Her positive and enthusiastic approach makes her an effective cheerleader for families who need inspiration as they manage their own obstacles. Insightful, practical, and often amusing, \u003ci\u003eBlack Belt Mom\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to encourage you on your path to black belt and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNancy Knutson has published articles in \u003ci\u003eBoundary Waters Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNorth American Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLake Country Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Raised in Minnesota, she currently lives in Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado in communications and received her master's degree in contemplative psychotherapy from Naropa Institute. She has been a fashion model, eating disorders counselor, freelance writer, and martial artist. She and her husband have two children and two dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheatmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781604945928\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.49h x 5.52w x 0.58d","brand":"Nancy Knutson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439069421749,"sku":"9781604945928","price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f8b6046d-fa3d-41ae-9b38-20871bf2bce5.jpg?v=1749003326","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/black-belt-mom-the-challenges-of-a-family-martial-arts-journey-9781604945928","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}