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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book Synopsis Only!, 27 Jan 2008
Cutting across the broad spectrum of martial arts' most influential and profound teachers, this book gives rare insights into the physical, mental, and spiritual methods that have enabled these chosen few to reach the pinnacles of their particular styles.
Jeet kune do icon Dan Inosanto, Kickboxing great Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Escrima master Edgar Sulite, kenpo legend Ed Parker, Taekwondo expert Jun Chong, and Muay Thai master Surachai Sirisute - just to name a few - share thoughts and experiences in rare interviews that define the essence of their martial arts mastery.
The concepts and theories contained within will help serious practitioners gain a deeper understanding of martial arts as a whole, and help you along the path of higher consciousness.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Classic from Jose Fraguas, 6 Aug 2007
This is a real hefty tomb full of stories gleaned from personal interviews with modern Budo Masters all from different backgrounds, arts & styles.
The list is huge: Bong Soo Han, Ralph Castro, Hee Il Cho, Jun Chong, Joe Lewis, Thomas B. Mitose, Hiroo Mochizuki, Kensho Furuya, Leo M. Giron, Joseph Halbuna, Andre Nocquet, CHUCK NORRIS, Richard Norton, Stephen Hayes, Heo In Hwan, Dan Inosanto, ED PARKER, Richard Rabago, Surachai Sirisute, Rob Kaman, Ben Largusa, Rene Latosa, Edgar S. Sulite, Benny Urquidez & Bill Wallace.
Quite a long & famous line-up!!.
With over 330 pages packed with their life stories of their struggles & success's, why they did it & what they all achieved out of practising & studying their particular martial art.
An absolutely fascinating read from start to finish.
Jose has a particular flair & panache for writing interviews like this. Make sure you check out his many other similar titles, you really won't be disappointed. Study the insights into the physical, mental & spiritual methods that have enabled them to reach their pinnacle of fame as great teachers in their chosen art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Classic from Jose Fraguas, 6 Aug 2007
This is a real hefty tomb full of stories gleaned from personal interviews with modern Budo Masters all from different backgrounds, arts & styles.
The list is huge: Bong Soo Han, Ralph Castro, Hee Il Cho, Jun Chong, Joe Lewis, Thomas B. Mitose, Hiroo Mochizuki, Kensho Furuya, Leo M. Giron, Joseph Halbuna, Andre Nocquet, CHUCK NORRIS, Richard Norton, Stephen Hayes, Heo In Hwan, Dan Inosanto, ED PARKER, Richard Rabago, Surachai Sirisute, Rob Kaman, Ben Largusa, Rene Latosa, Edgar S. Sulite, Benny Urquidez & Bill Wallace.
Quite a long & famous line-up!!.
With over 330 pages packed with their life stories of their struggles & success's, why they did it & what they all achieved out of practising & studying their particular martial art.
An absolutely fascinating read from start to finish.
Jose has a particular flair & panache for writing interviews like this. Make sure you check out his many other similar titles, you really won't be disappointed. Study the insights into the physical, mental & spiritual methods that have enabled them to reach their pinnacle of fame as great teachers in their chosen art.
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