Attaining a Black Belt is easier said than done. It takes much determination, adaptability, faith, and humility to earn a Black Belt in Kenpo-style karate.
In Black Belt for Life, Dr. Smith offers readers a rare look at what happens behind the scenes during an intense, 16-week Black Belt test. He provides an unprecedented access to the training techniques, test requirements, and high standards set by his dynamic sensei, Grand Master Joseph Esposito. As Dr. Smith shares his life’s journey, he reveals keen insights that one should apply to his or her own life.
Black Belt For Life serves as a must-read manual for how to physically and mentally prepare for a life of continuous self-improvement. The foreword of this book is written by Col. Arnold Scheller — a man who has embodied the Black Belt path. He holds a Black Belt in Hapkido, served in the elite U.S. Army Rangers, and served as the team physician for the Boston Celtics from 1987-2005. The book concludes with a summary of some key lessons Dr. Smith has learned so far in his Black Belt journey.
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ISBN13 (TP) 978-1-4257-7450-9
ISBN13 (HB) 978-1-4257-7476-9