The Mindset of a Martial Artist is an insightful review of modern-day training in the martial arts. This book is non-specific in style and addresses a variety of practical issues in a manner that can be understood by a diverse audience. The concepts and principles that are presented serve as a launchpad of understanding for those who are actively seeking to acquire a deeper sense of meaning and purpose from their involvement in the martial arts. This book will inspire you to achieve your full potential and will enrich your everyday life. You will also benefit in the following ways:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Improve focus and maintain composure during the most extreme of situations ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Acquire a heightened level of awareness of your surroundings ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn how to adapt during a wide range of real life self-defense situations ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Understand the role that ego and emotion play with respect to practical application ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Improve ability to think beyond idealistic situations ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn to make fundamentally sound decisions rather than resorting to the "blind" execution of memorized techniques ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Acquire the ability to "read" the body language of an assailant ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Understand the significance of the yin-yang symbol and it's application to physical combat ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Understand the significance of timing and distance ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Develop broken rhythm and economy of motion ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Enhance focus, physical reaction time, mental reaction time, and overall skill level ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Reviews received from individuals who have experience in the martial arts has been overwhelmingly positive. Many consider this book to be a valuable source of information, citing that the drills and exercises can be used to supplement their current training routines. The response received from those who have no formal experience in the martial arts has also been positive, with many stating that the subject matter is highly educational and thought-provoking. In order to gain a deeper appreciation for why it is so difficult for many aspiring martial artists to acquire a practical sense of meaning from their training, one needs to understand the prevailing conditions that currently exist in the martial arts community. Once one understands the shortcomings associated with the way many students are currently taught, the reader will hopefully come to realize the benefits associated with alternative methods of instruction.

Within Book Reviews you will find a review written by Steve Golden, who was one of Bruce Lee's personal students.

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