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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way of Modern Warrior Should Think

This practical guide shows readers how to bring the mindset of the Japanese warrior into both martial arts training and everyday life. Rather than offering only abstract ideas, it breaks the approach into clear, sequential steps that a student can follow and practice. Its focus is on building a disciplined, focused way of thinking that carries over from the dojo into work, relationships, and personal challenges. Readers who train in any martial discipline, or who simply want a steadier warrior's outlook, will find a method laid out here.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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