SOLVED. Modern Mystery/ Dectective/Noir that takes place at a martial arts tournament [s]

[Neal]

I read this book sometime between 1997 and 2001. It was a detective or noir novel that takes place at a martial arts tournament in Carson City.

The private detective is hired to do security at the tournament but isn’t a martial artist himself. Part of the focus is on his encounters with the various martial artists and their philosophies.

I think the author was a martial artist. I know I recognized the name but it may have been more for sci-fi/fantasy stuff.

[Ayshe]

The Man Who Fought Alone maybe?

[Neal]

That’s it! Holy crap! That’s it. Thank you!