The Warrior Code of Martial Arts

By Andrew Banks

The Warrior Code has guided Martial Artists for centuries. But in a world of social media, instant gratification, mental health challenges and constant distraction, what does it actually mean to live by it today?

In this deeply personal and unflinchingly honest exploration of Bushido, 6th Dan Karate black belt and Koku-Ryu Martial Arts founder Andrew Banks takes the ancient warrior code and holds it up against the reality of modern life. Drawing on over 35 years of martial arts experience, qualifications in nutrition and sport science, and a lifetime of hard-won lessons, he examines each of the eight virtues of Bushido, the five keys to health and the three states of mind that together form a complete framework for becoming not just a better Martial Artist, but a better human being.

This is not a book of theory. It is a book of experience. Andrew writes with rare honesty about ADHD, depression, betrayal, loss, failure and the moments that have tested his own code to its limit. Because the warrior path is not walked by people who have everything figured out. It is walked by people who choose to keep going anyway.

Whether you are a beginner finding your feet or a seasoned instructor who has dedicated your life to the arts, The Warrior Code will challenge you, resonate with you and remind you why the code still matters, perhaps now more than ever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW88MMN8
• ISBN13: 9798255137008
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"