Dojo Wisdom - 100 Simple Ways to Become a Stronger, Calmer, More Courageous Person

by Jennifer Lawler

Product Description
In the hours spent perfecting their skills in the dojo, or training hall, martial artists practice much more than how to master a punch. They also learn essential lessons which help them become stronger, calmer, and more courageous people-and enhance their lives. In Dojo Wisdom, Jennifer Lawler, a martial arts teacher and second-degree black belt, shares one hundred of these life lessons from the martial arts to help anyone find his or her inner warrior. Each lesson begins with a description and explanation, then offers a short exercise to illustrate how to apply the teaching in everyday situations.

Dojo Wisdom will show you how to:

- Develop your perseverance and patience
- Strengthen your endurance
- Center yourself during moments of stress

This accessible, encouraging, and inspiring book can show you-whether or not you ever step onto the mat-how to tap into a power you never knew you had.

About the Author
Jennifer Lawler is a writer and martial arts instructor and the author of several books including Martial Arts for Dummies, Secrets of Tae Kwon Do, and Kickboxing for Women. She teaches literature and writing at the University of Kansas. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Genres: Martial Arts, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Self Help

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 27, 2003

Reviews

[Brian Wilkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is valuable stuff here. It can't replace the actual experience of practicing martial arts, but you can certainly learn martial arts wisdom here, and if you do practice, then this book will enhance the benefits you receive.
It starts Right from number #1, "If you know the art of breathing, you have the strength, wisdom and courage of ten tigers". I can't over-state how important breath control is. I use it all the time to calm down at work or elsewhere

#6 "You are Worth Defending", because as surprising as it may be, self-worth is not always common sense.

#12 "Hone your tools through continual sharpening", because, again, there is no substitute for experience.

# 26 "Strike Without Fear" - A cowardly punch will not succeed, just as a timid job interview. Confident and descisve action is more likely to be successful.

#84 "Embrace the Dragon" is something that I have experienced more recently, years after reading this book. Recalling that lesson helped me to endure and to learn.

Can you learn this stuff elsewhere? Sure, you can. But that doesn't invalidate learning it here or in actual dojo.

[Carter · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author connects every "life lesson" to martial arts, in keeping with the theme of the book. Unfortunately, many of the lessons are cliche, golden rules people grow up with. If one is looking to read this book for inspiration or insight look elsewhere. The lessons are also presented in short form, leaving very little room for expansion or depth. Perhaps she should stick to her day job, teaching martial arts.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good humor.