It took great skill and will power to complete this article on martial-art-supply. We also request you to use your skill and will power to understand this matter.

A Featured martial-art-supply Article
Martial Arts Book Review: Freedom from Fear by Peyton Quinn

Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Peyton Quinn?s, "Freedom From Fear."

Peyton starts the introduction of his book off by asking you the following simple and direct question, ?What are you really after in life?? This question must be answered honestly and after great deliberation in order for it to have the desired effect. If this book could be summed up in one simple all encompassing statement, it would have to be this, ?Don?t allow fear to run your life.?

The first chapter, entitled, ?The Frog Brain and the Self-Image? Peyton covers numerous psychological areas such as;

1. A persons various reactions to fear are pretty much the same, regardless of the situation.

2. Adrenal stress and the role it plays when confronted by fear.

3. Irrational vs. Rational Fear.

4. Bullies and how they are basically the same regardless of the environment they are in.

5. Our basic survival instincts.

6. By our very nature, we are all salesman to certain degree.

7. Our emotional responses.

?Mind Controls Body? is the next chapter and deals with the effects our mind has on our physical well being. This chapter covers such areas as;

1. Pre-conditioned responses.

2. A very unique reading test on page #68.

3. Negative self-image.

4. Our basic need for approval from others.

5. Perfectionism.

6. A fascinating and very educational armed robbery story involving the author.

This next to last chapter is mental icing on the cake so to speak. In this chapter, ?Power of Mind Over Health,? Peyton explains how the power of the mind has a great deal of bearing on the health of the body as a whole. Some of the subjects covered in this section are;

1. Pre-conceived notions.

2. Various types of stress.

3. The effects of stress on the mind and body.

Peyton concludes this book with a chapter on the effects of drug, alcohol, and tobacco addiction. This chapter I found surprisingly good and very insightful.

As much as I wanted to do a detailed review on this book, I found that in good conscious I couldn?t. Not that this wasn?t a terrific book, but I just felt that this was one of those books where the individual person needed to purchase it and read it with the knowledge that if they did just that, that this book had the potential to make a tremendous positive impact on their lives. What I did was merely provide you with a brief overview, rather than an actual review. The best thing I can say is this, ?If you are reading this, STOP right now and order this book and read it several times. It will impact your life in a positive way.?

You have to take a very long and deep look into whom and what you really are if you ever want to change.

Shawn Kovacich has been practicing the martial arts for over 25 years and currently holds the rank of 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn has also competed in such prestigious full-contact bare knuckle karate competitions as the Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge, among others. In addition to his many accomplishments, Shawn is also a two time world record holder for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shawn is the author of the highly acclaimed Achieving Kicking Excellence? series and can be reached via his web site at: http://www.kickingbooks.com Peyton can be reached via his web site at: http://www.rmcat.com

martial-art-supply Products we recommend
Fierce And Female: Practical Rape Defense Tactics For Every Woman

Fierce And Female: Practical Rape Defense Tactics For Every Woman
Even the fear of sexual assault can be enough to paralyze the strongest of women. In a society where rapes occur with alarming frequency, it is vital to know not only how to avoid a sexual attack, but also what a woman can and must do when everything else has failed, leaving you face-to-face with a predator who has only one thing on his mind: the violation of your mind, body and spirit. This original Paladin video production is designed to pick up where other women's self-defense videos leave off - when you're already in a compromised position and nothing else will do except a quick, decisive counterattack. Presented by women's self-defense expert Melissa Soalt, these gritty, no-holds-barred videos provide a comprehensive, instructional rape defense program that teaches you exactly what to do, as well as what never to do during both standing self-defense situations and attacks on the ground. Using realistic scenarios and full-force demonstrations on padded attackers, this program will give any woman the knowledge she needs to keep herself safe, confident and secure.

The Karate Kid Part III

The Karate Kid Part III

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Secret of the Ooze

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Secret of the Ooze
The evil Shredder believes he's found what gives the turtles their power and proceeds to create dangerous mutants. Armed with Professor Perry's anti-mutant antidote, it's up to the crime fighting turtles and a pizza delivery boy to conquer these mutants.

An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye
International superstar Chuck Norris stars in this pulse-pounding revenge thriller that pulls out all the stops for explosive, edge-of-your-seat excitement. Crackling with unbridled energy and suspense, it's an electrifying adventure that's as fast and hard-hitting as its unstoppable hero.Police detective Sean Kane (Norris) is any criminal's worst nightmare: a cop who's just as lethal with his lightning-quick martial arts moves as he is with his service revolver. But when his partner is brutally murdered, Kane quits the force and goes beyond the law to seek vengeance against the ruthless Morgan Canfield (Christopher Lee), a powerful and well-connected drug lord who destroys any man who stands in his way. But Kane has never been more ready for a fight. He's bold, ferocious and has an ace up his sleeve: his mentor, Chan (Mako), a martial arts wizard who will join him in a thrilling, no-holds-barred final assault against Canfield and his criminal empire.

Yin Yang Kick Wastebasket

Yin Yang Kick Wastebasket
A Yin Yang Kick heavy-duty wastebasket is sure to look great in any martial arts school or bedroom. Size: 15"H x 10-1/4" Diameter. Each sold separately.

Ninja Cobra Shield Adult Costume (Adult Large)

Ninja Cobra Shield Adult Costume (Adult Large)
Black and Yellow Ninja Cobra Shield costume includes jacket with cobra design, pants, hood with face mask and yellow sash. (Sword is available separately. Polyester; machine wash cold.) Available in three adult sizes, medium, large and extra large.

Tae Kwon Do Knit Reversible Cap

Tae Kwon Do Knit Reversible Cap
Knit cap reverses to soft fleece. Embroidered logo on front and back. Import. Size: Adult. Color: Navy Blue/Grey. Style: Tae Kwon Do.
Each sold separately.

Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique

Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique
This ground-breaking work is the first to comprehensively document the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of one of the world's most varied, exciting, and practical martial arts—Hapkido. More than 9,000 photographs introduce over 2,000 martial techniques, including strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, holds, joint locks, chokes, throws, falls, tumbling, ground fighting, and weapons. Numerous closeups show precise grips, leverage methods, pressure points, hitting surfaces, and direction of force. In addition to self-defense techniques, chapters are included on East Asian philosophy, martial arts history, anatomy, meditation, healing, and pressure point fighting, as well as in-depth, previously unpublished interviews with the world's preeminent Hapkido Grandmasters and renowned Grandmasters of related martial arts. Because of similarities between Hapkido and many other martial arts, including Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Aikido, Judo, and Tai Chi Chuan, this book is a useful reference for practitioners of all martial arts styles, from novices to masters. This unique work of exceptional quality is the definitive text on Hapkido, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.

international martial arts