Every Waking Moment: Training for the Ultimate Karate Test - Paperback

by Goran Powell (Author)

THE ULTIMATE TRAINING MANUAL FOR THE ULTIMATE TESTSince recording his own Thirty Man Kumite in his first book 'Waking Dragons' Goran has coached many fighters through DKK karate's toughest test. Fighting as Fight No. 30 at the end of the line, he also got a unique insight into the effectiveness of his own methods. Every Waking Moment goes deep into the mental, physical and spiritual training required to face thirty hardened fighters, with chapters on advanced concepts like Chi, Yin, Yang and Tao, martial principles and strategy from The Art of War. With a foreword by Gavin Mulholland and insights from successful fighters, the lessons of Every Waking Moment reach far beyond the Thirty Man Kumite to all aspects of karate and life outside the dojo walls.

Author Biography

Goran Powell is a freelance writer who holds a 5th Dan in Goju Ryu Karate. He works in London and teaches and trains at Daigaku Karate Kai, one of the UK's strongest clubs. In 2006 his first book 'Waking Dragons' was an instant bestseller on Amazon's martial arts listing and is now in its second edition. In 2008 he co-produced the highly acclaimed 'Four Shades of Black' by Gavin Mulholland. More recently, Goran's novels include award-winning historical fiction titles 'A Sudden Dawn' and 'Chojun', and the Cold War thriller 'Matryoshka'. His latest book 'Every Waking Moment' is a training manual for one of karate's toughest tests, the 30 Man Kumite.