Synopsis: Master Marc Zirogiannis, author of Kill or Be Killed: Real World Self-Defense for Tae Kwon Do Masters, a book for skilled practitioners has now written a book for everyday self-defense. This book teaches you how to ready yourself mentally and physically for the possibility of a dramatic attack which may place your life in mortal danger. From understanding how to think, to understanding what ordinary, household items can be used to arm yourself, protect yourself, and provide you with the most legally sustainable defense of your self protection, Environmental Self-Defense for Everyone provides the reader with just such a guide. Don’t be a victim. Be a victor!
Synopsis: A story of friendship, resilience, and the legacy of Taekwon-Do
Imagine a young boy, scarred by loss and struggling with relentless bullying, finding his strength in an unexpected place: the martial art of Taekwon-Do. Sam’s life takes a dramatic turn when his grandfather introduces him to the art’s powerful principles,courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self,control, and indomitable spirit. Joined by two unlikely friends, Joeri and Ellie, Sam embarks on an incredible journey of self,discovery, friendship, and resilience. From standing up to bullies to training with a Grandmaster, from honoring a legacy to visiting the birthplace of Taekwon-Do in Korea and eventually change the future of Taekwon-Do, this story weaves adventure, history, and the unshakable bonds of camaraderie. 🌟 A story of overcoming challenges.
🌟 A story of personal growth and unity.
🌟 A story of courage that will inspire readers of all ages. This is not just a tale of martial arts, it’s a celebration of character, friendship, and the power of never giving up. Will they rise to their challenges and achieve their dreams?
Synopsis: The title of this book was very specifically chosen. Unlike many books, even ones I have written in the past, which are intended for a wide audience, the focus of this work is specific. “Kill or Be Killed”. Those words are sincere. We practice and train not to fight. We hope never to be in a life or death situation; however, the notion of this book is that in the event an attack is inevitable we must be prepared to defend ourselves and our loved ones at all costs. We take this responsibility seriously; violence is our last resort. “Real World Self-Defense For Tae Kwon Do Masters”. This audience is specific. With defending oneself so severely the task is daunting and requires discipline, maturity, and serious training….
Synopsis:TAE KWON DOG – The Power Within Tae Kwon Dog breaks boulders with his bare paws, spins out of sight in thin air, empowers the weak and timid to face their fears, and makes bullies shake and run. Some call him a martial arts superhero, others think he possesses some magical power. But this once scruffy pup turned canine black belt knows his most awesome secret power isn’t magical at all. And anybody can have it if they dare to believe. Do you dare?
Title: Shijak: To Begin: A Modern Martial Arts Story
Author: Kathryn Yang
Genre: Fiction/Sports/Taekwondo
Format: Paperback/Kindle
256 Pages
Publisher: Independent
Publication Date: April 22, 2021
Synopsis: This is a story of traditional martial arts practice and philosophy in a modern day setting. Follow Daria and Dae Sung as their martial arts journeys converge under the tutelage of their Taekwondo teacher. Although the two come from different backgrounds and walk different paths, theirs is a story of training, fighting and self-discovery on the road to mastery and learning the true meaning of becoming a modern-day martial artist.
Synopsis: This book has been written for the benefit of those men and women who wish to practice martial art and particularly taekwondo in their later years. These are to me, the most remarkable people. I have known many. The wish to grow in the sense of being and to strive to find out about yourself within the crucible of martial art is a very high aim.
Most people at age of fifty or older are winding down their lives, becoming more sedentary and relinquishing their remaining potential to the relentless reclamation forces of Mother Nature. But to those who wish more from life and are striving to develop their individuality under the auspices of martial art, it is to you that speak. It is to you that I bow and acknowledge this high aim and the path that I have traveled.
Although this book is primarily for seniors who begin martial art late in life, the principles therein can be useful even for those who have practiced since childhood. For time passes through all of us and we are all are students in the aging process. In fact, this journey for seniors can be even more rewarding than for young people in the sense that it is much more difficult without youth. For instead of youth, seniors have to overcome two obstacles. The first obstacle is all of the difficulties that are associated with the practice of martial art. The second obstacle is all the difficulties that are associated with the aging process.
The contents of this book will reflect the uniqueness of my background in life. Being a pharmacist by profession, with degrees in biology and chemistry, I have devoted many years of service to the sick, the aged and dying. That has instilled in me a deep desire to understand the aging process and how to retard it. In this book, nutrition, injuries, training, yoga, meditation and many other aspects of martial art are explored from the perspective of achieving a major aim in one’s life. In addition, my participation in esoteric groups over many years has revealed to me inner knowledge of the laws of the body, mind, feelings and the importance of their continued growth.
To most people, the horizontal or external aspect of martial art is all they will ever know. Yet to a few, there is a great yearning to penetrate the external and seek the essence, or inner aspect. These people have a deep longing to understand their life and to grow as a human should, as a self-evolving creature. This is vertical development or self-individuality.
To be sure, there must be a balance between the outer and inner aspects. It is this balance I strive to elucidate in this book. It is my wish that martial art can penetrate your essence and open you up to knowledge and understanding of a deeper level of being.
Title: One Step with Courage: The Story of My Life from Olympic Gold Medalist to Hollywood Stuntwoman
Author: Dana Hee
Genre: Non-Fiction/Autobiography/Sports/Taekwondo
Format: Paperback
312 Pages
Publisher: Independent
Publication Date: May 2020
Synopsis: Abandoned, kidnapped and abused as a child, Dana Hee grew to be a young woman with no self-confidence or self-esteem. She even ended up on the streets all alone. Yet, in an inspirational story of success, she captured an Olympic Gold medal and then became one of Hollywood’s most successful stuntwomen. If this sounds easy it was definitely anything but. Yet she prevailed against the odds by learning to take a step with courage to achieve each part of her dreams. Listening to her story convinces others that they too can overcome any obstacle. Dana now lives a quiet rural life with horses, dogs, chickens and goats in an area just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Genre: Bio/Law Enforcement/Police Community Stories
Format: Paperback & ebook
Length: 162 pages
Publication Date: November 18, 2020
Synopsis:
Above and Beyond: Heartfelt Stories of the American Police Officer is a compilation of positive stories highlighting the spectacular way law enforcement officers interact with citizens across this great nation. With negative headlines and hateful rhetoric being spewed daily on social media platforms and news networks, Ronnie Malina challenges the narrative that all cops are bad with heartwarming stories of hope, compassion, and love. During a time when the honor, integrity, and professionalism of our officers are in constant question, this book showcases how police officers routinely go above and beyond to help those they have sworn an oath to serve.
“The stories in this book point up some of the superlative behavior of these brothers and sisters of the ‘thin blue line.’ They help to redress the balance and restore faith at a time when the media presents so much negativity about these essential public servants. I truly believe that the vast majority of the members of the various Police services have joined for the right reasons and care deeply for the communities they serve. I laughed and sometimes cried while reading these short, punchy stories, each with its clear and usually optimistic message.” Roger Ley, Bestselling author of Chronoscape, The Muslim Prince, and The Steampunk Adventures of Harry Lampeter.
Life of Action II takes readers behind-the-scenes once again for a compelling series of conversations, shedding light on the overlooked and misunderstood world of action genre cinema. In this brand-new collection of original interviews, we meet and get under the skin of some of the hardest working actors, filmmakers and stunt professionals working today to find out what motivates and inspires them, and the lessons we can take.
Featuring new interviews with top talent such as Zoë Bell (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Death Proof), Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite, Spawn), Frank Grillo (Captain America: Civil War, Wheelman), Tony Jaa (Fast & Furious 7, Ong Bak), Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Con Air), Vic Armstrong (Total Recall, Raiders of the Lost Ark), Gareth Evans (Apostle, The Raid) and many more, this is a must-have for creatives and film fans, alike.
Sharing unique stories and exclusive images from Bond, Indiana Jones, John Wick, The Raid, The Expendables and more, Life of Action II is an action-packed anthology unlike any other and raises the bar as any sequel should.
The martial arts can be exciting and fun for young people, but they are more than just kicking and punching. The valuable lessons found in the routines and rituals of karate, jiu jitsu, and other disciplines can bring joy and purpose to everything else you do in your life—even if you’ve never executed a roundhouse kick or split a board with your bare hand.Ninja Nguyen’s martial arts adventure began when he was a small boy in Vietnam. It continued throughout his remarkable journey from his war-torn homeland to a refugee camp, and finally to America, where he’s now the successful owner of a Boston dojo. In Step on the Mat, he shares his inspiring story as he leads you through each stage of his martial arts class—from opening bow to sparring and competition—and reveals the life-changing principles that can make you stronger in heart, mind, and body.
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