The Complete Martial Artist

By Willie Johnson

In martial arts there is a wide array of forms and highly specific styles. This diversity encourages an emphasis on the differences between the philosophies, techniques, and practices associated with each art. In The Complete Martial Artist , Willie "The Bam" Johnson presents a unified, holistic approach to personal excellence--known as Wushudo Universal Martial Arts--for all martial artists. This approach focuses on furthering the physical, mental, and spiritual development of anyone in any martial arts form. Willie "The Bam" Johnson's accomplishments have been both record-breaking and history-making. He is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion, a two-time All-American champion, and the first nationally ranked Triple Crown martial arts champion. In The Complete Martial Artist , Johnson provides -explanations on how to turn negatives into positives by applying martial arts principles to everyday life; -an introduction to Wushudo and its 12 universal principles; -details on how to benefit from qualities like discipline, concentration, and determination in practice and competition; -drills to improve focus, fluidity, balance, endurance, coordination, and confidence; -insights on how to develop the free mind, reaction time, and reflexes to outmaneuver opponents; and -the strategies he uses--and you can use--to keep motivated.Whereas most books concentrate exclusively on either the skills, drills, or spiritual aspects of martial arts, The Complete Martial Artist covers the development of the whole self--physically, mentally, and spiritually. It will show you how, no matter what your martial arts style, you can develop all the essential components to become The Complete Martial Artist .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736031073
• ISBN13: 9780736031073
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A must read book!

I greatly enjoyed reading Mr. Johnson's book! It is incredible how much he has overcome in his life. If you like reading motivational books on how to improve yourself, this is required reading. Mr Johnson writes about the many obstacles placed before him and how he overcame them. This is a very good book for children to read and appreciate how to achieve in life. Job well done Mr. Johnson! Your students should be honored to have a great role model as a martial arts instructor and teacher.

Extraordinary Book!!

I owe so much to Willie "Bam" Johnson for writing this book. The book helped a friend of mine quit smoking. He was trying to quit and was so inspired by Willie "Bam" Johnson's book that he was able to "kick the habit". READ THIS BOOK!!! I know that you will get something from it. Even if you are not a martial artist, or have no interest in the martial arts, I believe that you will leave the book as a changed person. Give it a try, you won't regret it!!

A definate must read

This book has changed my life and helped me to become a better person. I was inspired by the story of Willie "Bam" Johnson's life and all that he has overcome. This book is for all people, martial artists and non-martial artists. Not only can it help you on a physical level, but mentally and spiritually also. If you feel like you are stuck in your life and feel like you have little motivation and determination, this book will be a breath of fresh air in your life. Even if you feel like you are a motivated person, this book will take you to a whole new level. Just keep and open mind as you read and be like a sponge, soaking up all of the useful information that you can and it will help you tremendously. You can get what you choose to from this book. I chose to let this book help me, and it did. Read it ASAP!!

Unlike the other guy.....

I think this book is worth buying by not only a person who is interested in martial arts, but also to a person who wants to find ways to improve their character and picture they have of life. This book is as deep as "Who Moved My Cheese" and can teach a person valuable lessons in life that he/she may not have heard of before. Through martial arts I have learned to be who I am today and this book helps me recognize and remind myself of that so I can keep pushing myself in life through all the hardships. Buy it, it is worth every penny.(p.s. Martial Arts is not all about sparring. It's a way of life.)