There are many different reason for studying the martial arts. Some people study for the discipline and mental conditoning. Others study for he physical activity and to get their heart reate up. Ladies often study for self-defense. Young males study for the tournament play and sport aspect. Some are interested in the weaponry and other are interested in pressure points and acupuncture. The martial arts can be an exciting sport and a fulfilling lifestyle.

If martial arts are to be part of your lifestyle, you will study martial arts forever. The martial arts can be very rewarding and very fulfiling in every aspect-phsyically, mentally and spiritually if applied directly.

'Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, respect for others, responsibility for all your actions.'-Master Pete Mills, Ju-Dan 10th degree black belt Isshinryu Karate.

Contents

1 The journey of a master
2 How to choose a karate school
3 Martial arts and the law
4 Children and the martial arts
5 The spiritual side of martial arts
6 What's really the best style of martial arts
7 Most important aspects of stand-up fighting
8 Most important aspects of ground fighting
9 Martial arts teaching, instructing and refereeing
10 Martial arts equipment and supplies
11 Tournament play versus street fighting
12 Martial arts-Oriental style of teaching versus American style
13 Martial arts as a lifestyle
14 Women and self-defense
15 Martial arts weapons-bo
16 Martial arts weapons-sai
17 Martial arts weapons-nunchaku
18 International Isshinryu Hall of Fame Induction
19 Belt testing requirements
20 Karate techniques for football defensive lineman
21 National police training in Nicaragua Tomfa or PR-24
22 Training with Chuck Norris and supporting Kick Drugs Out of America
23 Cardio karate
24 Self defense charts
25 Training with Michael De Pasquale, editor of Karate International Magazine-36 favorite jiu-jitsu techniques
26 Training with Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace, Joe Lewis, Dr. Jerry Beasley, Renso Gracie, Kathy Long, and Mark Colman
27 Karate games for children
28 Two hundred of Master Pete Mill's best techniques-over 600 pictures
29 Tribute section
30 Models for this book