Becoming the Black Belt


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Black belt Roy Dean retraces the trials and tribulations he faced in learning the sophisticated art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From early competition experiences in Southern California, to running a world class academy and sharing that journey online, the lessons he learned are the lessons he shares with you. A must read for martial arts professionals and serious students of the path.




The Path to the Black Belt


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All students of jiu-jitsu benefit from this step-by-step textbook, which takes them from the white belt right up to the ultimate, coveted goal of black belt. The comprehensive method assembled here by the well-regarded Gracie family lets fighters know exactly what they need to learn, when and why they need to learn it, and what they can do to progress more quickly. How and how often to train, pacing, training objectives, and how to measure success are all addressed according to the different goals students might have, from the casual practitioner to the self-defense student to the competitor bent on going pro. The plan detailed in the text can be customized to fit the trainee's body type and strengths. Instructors of jiu-jitsu will also find the manual helpful to their teaching, as it provides advice on program management, student evaluation, the selection of techniques for lessons, and recognizing a prodigy.




Black Belt Negotiating


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This book uses the principles of martial arts to guide readers step-by-step, from basic techniques through advanced strategies, all the way to achieving their "black belt" in negotiating. Packed with quizzes, scripts, checklists, and even a Negotiating Rating Sheet for continual self-assessment, the book trains readers in martial arts-based negotiation fundamentals




Julie Black Belt


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Julie is inspired by her film idol to take Kung fu classes, but soon learns to value the art much more than the color of the belt she might wear.




The Black Belt Blueprint


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Written by Roger Gracie's first black belt and founder of the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood, Nicolas Gregoriades, this is a comprehensive guide to the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It features a comprehensive and holistic approach to the training methods, techniques and concepts which underpin the art.




Black Belt Krav Maga


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As the official defensive tactics system of Israeli police, military, and elite special operations units, krav maga has proven its effectiveness from front lines to back streets. "Black Belt Krav Maga" teaches and illustrates the discipline's most lethal fighting and self-defense moves in book format.




Black Belt Husband


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This book holds the keys to unlocking a great marriage. It outlines the "How" and "Why" to becoming an irresistible husband while recognizing you can, and need to, hold on to your masculinity. You will not only divorce-proof your marriage. You will begin to walk the path of being truly happy in your marriage, and truly happy with yourself.




Black Belt Leadership 101


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While anyone can lead, and everyone is leading someone, not everyone leads with Black Belt Excellence. A lack of effective leadership not only limits your potential, it limits the potential of those who are following. What if you could learn to develop the same skills and character traits required to earn a black belt in the martial arts, and apply this to learning to become a Black Belt Leader in Life? In this book, you'll learn 10 of the essential character traits of a black belt, and how to apply these to become a more effective leader. Whether you're leading your family, employees, a congregation at church, a classroom, sports team or a volunteer organization, this book will help you bring out the best in yourself and others.Yes, you can become a Black Belt Leader in Life that leads with Black Belt Excellence. Black Belt Leadership 101 can help you learn what it takes, so you can not only lead...but lead yourself and others well.




Kicking and Screaming


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Melanie Gibson was an independent woman with a good job, multiple college degrees, and a condo in the trendy part of town. She also had a few mental illnesses, a minor substance abuse problem, and rotten relationship skills. She was a high-functioning crazy who needed a good kick in the pants, literally and metaphorically. In early 2013, as a last desperate means to save her sanity, Melanie turned to a nearly forgotten childhood activity: the Korean martial art of taekwondo. As if the universe were listening, she discovered her West Texas childhood taekwondo instructors’ Grandmaster operated a taekwondo school a few miles from her home in Fort Worth, Texas—and she decided to start her training over as a white belt. In taekwondo, Melanie felt like she had a fresh start in more ways than one. She found an inner peace she’d never known before, a sense of community, a newfound confidence, and a positive outlook on life. The kicking and screaming she was doing in class quieted the long-term kicking and screaming in her mind. Funny and frank, Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts is the story of Melanie’s life-changing journey from troubled, lost soul to confident taekwondo black belt.




Beginner with a Black Belt


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There is nothing glorious or elegant about the process you must go through on the road to your vision. The glory comes in knowing who you have become thanks to the process itself. Beginner with a Black Belt is a story of strength, survival, and courage. Interconnecting the different cultures that impacted her own life, Ana Stevanovic combines the teachings of East andWest in order to overcome immense obstacles and define her own values. In this inspiring and insightful take on how one can become the master of their own life journey, readers are presented with a brilliant blend of lessons learned through the struggles of life and lessons learned in Bujinkan (a practice of ancient Japanese martial arts). Ranked as a 7th Dan in Bujinkan, Ana understands the meaning of hard work. After discovering the three most important questions on the road to self-mastery, she set out on a mission to find her answers. Regardless of one's status in life, the important principles and illuminating message communicated in this book can serve as a point of direction for anyone seeking a more purposeful existence.