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#183 Top 5 Martial Arts Books
You are what you eat. You also are what you read. What books do black belts read to dedicate themselves to a lifetime of martial arts? Join a panel of 5 black belts from different styles. As they share what their top 5 martial arts books are!
Episode notes: This is karate - Mas oyama Bartitsu compendium - Edward B Wright Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Bruce less Defendu - WE fairbairn Dragon ball manga - akira toriyama How to Deal with Toxic People - by Gregory Jantz When Violence is the Answer - by Tim Larkin The Unthinkable - by Amanda Ripley Can't Hurt Me - by David Goggins "YOU" The Owners Manual - by Dr. Mehmet Oz By the Sword: A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions; 10th anniversary edition (Modern Library Paperbacks) https://a.co/d/9KfhDVQ The Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide https://a.co/d/hLzCOzC Muhammad Ali Handbook https://a.co/d/iM733cU Small-Circle Jujitsu https://a.co/d/dB0kKzO Higher Judo: Groundwork https://a.co/d/7g1dbVN https://www.amazon.com/Sabaki-Method-Karate-Inner-Circle/dp/1883319749https://www.amazon.com/Jiu-Jitsu-Unleashed-Comprehensive-Hottest-Discipline/dp/B001W56L0K https://www.amazon.com/Jiu-Jitsu-Unleashed-Comprehensive-Hottest-Discipline/dp/B001W56L0K https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/tao-of-jeet-kune-do_bruce-lee/247020/item/1342456/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_everything_else&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=509967659940&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_sq2BhCUARIsAIVqmQsu_ft4GW3JB29zhh_tRNq9xJuLFHEidMOxREkKnDUvE8KwClYbAVkaAj_PEALw_wcB#idiq=1342456&edition=1898409 https://www.amazon.com/Musashis-Book-Five-Rings-Interpretation/dp/0804835209/ref=asc_df_0804835209/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693283435908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11291251273545447864&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9198748&hvtargid=pla-525922223223&psc=1&mcid=b08d8e82cc483afd9da1e03fb3a7b84c https://www.shambhala.com/the-art-of-war-158.html
#182 Sacrificing Everything for Jiu Jitsu
For some people, Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. But is it worth sacrificing everything for the things you love? Join Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Kai Morehead as we discuss what happens when you lose that balance between jiu-jitsu and life.
#181 Making Money with Martial Arts?
There are thousands of successful martial arts schools worldwide. But do you want to learn how to transition from teaching a few students to running a full-time martial arts program that covers all your bills? Join martial arts business consultant Dan Tyrell as he shares exactly how he has achieved that!
#180 Surviving a Top Fight Team
People train in martial arts for different reasons. But if you train at a high caliber long enough. Eventually, you will end up with top-tier training partners. But how do you survive when your colleagues are world champions? Join Rick Metzler as he shares his training stories with legends like Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira.
#179 Competing Internationally with Team USA
Discover the World Martial Arts Tournament, a global event held every 2 years featuring diverse divisions from Jiu-Jitsu to Kickboxing to Karate. Join John Henderson Jr. and learn how you can compete in this prestigious tournament, regardless of your martial arts style. For more information check out the Team USA Website at https://www.usmat.org/
#178 How is Okinawan Karate Relevant?
Is Okinawan Karate still relevant in today's fast-evolving martial arts scene? Join Martial Arts instructor Tom Bowers as he discusses why this ancient practice remains impactful amidst the changes.
#177 Psychopaths Ego and Martial Arts
Martial Arts is supposed to calm the mind and dwindle the Ego. But what if the opposite is true? Join Kajukenbo Black Belt Ron Estellar and Boxing Coach Mickey Lopez as they discuss how they keep their students and themselves safe from the very thing we train to protect ourselves from.

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