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Goran Powell
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Last night we spent some time on kihon, which is often translated as 'basics' or 'fundamentals', but in fact - translated literally - combines the words 'ki' (chi in Chinese) and 'hon' which means 'main',so it can be taken to mean'the main or basic way of getting the ki/chi flowing'.
The practice of kihon serves to get the energy flowing through the body in the most effective and efficient manne... read more »
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A Sudden Dawn
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Waking Dragons: A Martial Artist Faces His Ultimate Test
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A Sudden Dawn
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A Sudden Dawn - a martial arts novel (Literature & Fiction)
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The epic journey of Bodhidharma, who brought Zen and martial arts to the Shaolin Temple
Waking Dragons (Health, Mind & Body)
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A Martial Artist Faces His Ultimate Test
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| Dukkha is the first in the Sam Reeves trilogy. A tough Portland cop with a conscience meets some incredible martial artists from Vietnam who turn out to be family. They must combine all their skills to escape the reach of bad guys both in the US and...more | |
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The best thing about Nick Hughes’s book is not the wealth of sound advice or the real-world experience, it’s Nick himself and the way he writes. His style is so vivid that you feel you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with him (or maybe head to shoul...more |
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One of the VERY BEST books on self-defense EVER! Rory tells it as it is...upfront and in your face. You will be surprised as to what you can learn from this book that might save your life.
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Real-world wisdom for the martial artist Among the many martial arts books on offer, precious few are written by experts on the real world of violence – a world that’s very different from the dojo environment. Rory Miller is one such author. He establ...more |
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Finally! I included your book in my online book reviews. :D I hope anyone who stumbles upon it will read it it. Hope all is well!
How To Be Your Own BodyguardJust read and reviewed this great book by my sensei's sensei, Nick Hughes, who recently appeared on Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior. Highly recommended to put this on your e-reader!
Hi Goran- Thank you for your friendship!Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date Feb.
Best wishes, William
Lisa wrote: "Congrats on winning in the historical fiction category of USA Book News Awards."Thanks Lisa!!
Just received word that 'A Sudden Dawn' won the best Historical Fiction prize in the USA Book News Awards 2010. Very excited!!
Hi,Thanks for the friend request.Here I was thinking I was special but you asked everyone who entered. Aw shucks, so much for a shot at my self-esteem boosting. I will look your book up in the library and read it as it does sound like one I may enjoy!
Cheers,toodles and all that,
Francine
Hi Goran, Thanks for the friend request. As you can tell I have a very eclectic group of books in my to be read list. I run two Official BookCrossing Zones in my town and so try to keep the shelves stocked with a true variety of books. I look forward to being able to read your book!
