Touch of the Dragon: MARTIAL THEORIES TO IMPROVE COMBATIVE TECHNIQUES (Blackburn Ha Kushin Itto Ryu)

The best aspect of this writing is the focus on two basic requirements, including what is immediately applicable to today's environment. First is the need to be aware of your surroundings. Don't walk down the street (or drive!) while focused on your cell phone. Be aware of your surroundings. Second, focus on the basic building blocks of your art. Great art doesn't come easy or QUICKLY, and -- reflecting today's world of instant gratification -- can it be purchased at the store. Blackburn and Coleman stress building from the ground up. It's not fast or easy, but it is certain. Marvelous book from teachers who've lived it.

I completely enjoyed the book. It was informative and instructions were clear and with proper technique to insure advancement of knowledge of the martial arts. Highly recommend. A++++

This is a well written, foundational essay on martial thought, principles and application. I look forward to follow up work from these skilled and intelligent artists.

The principles this book outlines have personally been a great influence and an excellent guide in my own martial arts training highly recommend