Thoughts and Rants From a Wanderer on the Path

by Timothy Jurgens, Jerry Holt (Photographer)

Jurgens shares a collection of insights gained from nearly forty years of training in Karate, Kobudo, and Aikido. As a long-term resident of Japan and direct student of the Shimbukan Dojo in Okinawa he has gained a unique perspective on growth through martial arts and the negative effects of commercialization of the art. Jurgens is a veteran of service in the Marines and the Navy and has worked in the financial district of Tokyo, Japan. His interest in cultural anthropology and the Japanese Language offer an erudite perspective from the wandering path of the martial artist in the modern world.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2020

Reviews

[Brian Jester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tim does a superb job discussing martial arts tactics, philosophy, as well as sharing his thoughts and direct observations from his many years in Okinawa and mainland Japan. He’s genuine, kind, humble and funny and a real pleasure to read. This is a great book for beginners as well as seasoned sensei, Tim covers all the bases from edicate and tradition to language and religion. If you’ve never bern to Okinawa you’ll want to after reading Tom’s compellibg work. Consider reading this book and gifting to friends, students and family.

[Cheryl Novack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Whether it's thoughtful rants or ranting thoughtfulness this book is full of acquired wisdom that anyone would do well to use to examine their own Path and determine their own chosen methods of travel.