{"product_id":"the-complete-martial-artist-developing-the-mind-body-and-spirit-of-a-champion-9781594396533","title":"The Complete Martial Artist: Developing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of a Champion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen faced with big challenges, young adults need time to reflect, process, and think deeply about their place in their community and their future.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today's fast paced world, young adults are subject to chronic fears of missing out, mental health issues, anxiety, and depression unlike any generation that has come before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe martial arts have the potential to help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional martial arts revolve around principles and core values such as honor, integrity, perseverance, patience, humility, and respect. Each manifesting in self-expression and creativity to promote individual growth and a balanced approach to living.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA complete martial artist learns how to conquer \"self\" through martial arts training and how to live by these traditional core values. Although there are occasions when martial arts may be used for self-defense, its primary uses are for sport, character, and spiritual fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author shares: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHis own childhood story of hardship and redemption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to adopt martial arts values as a way of living\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant universal principles to live by\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e On creating a championship attitude\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples about martial arts forms (kata) and sparring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get started and be successful in your personal martial arts journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Martial Artist\u003c\/i\u003e, offers kids, young adults, parents, and twenty-somethings an opportunity to see what martial arts can do for their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat parents are saying about being a complete martial artist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gives  my child] discipline, a hard work ethic, and physical fitness\"- Bell family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gives my son a sense of self-confidence and a better overall attitude\"-Miller family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gives my boys the benefit of interaction with other kids, good friends, getting out of their comfort zones, and leadership skills\"-Draper family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It makes my daughter outgoing and happy\"-Lopez family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gives my kids discipline and confidence to speak up for themselves\"-Bui family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It gives my child goals to work toward and helped him improve in school\"-Brown family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594396533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d","brand":"Willie \"the Bam\" Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36661079081116,"sku":"9781594396533","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f6af09b7-5f6d-46ef-82d7-4cb88749589e.jpg?v=1603898551","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-complete-martial-artist-developing-the-mind-body-and-spirit-of-a-champion-9781594396533","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}