There are many how-to books available on the skill of martial arts. However, if you are looking for a book that dives heavily into the mystique of the martial arts mindset and how to apply it to your everyday life, this book is definitely for you. With “It’s Not About the Belt,” the harmony, mindset and fulfillment found by experts in the study of martial arts is achievable for anyone. In this book, you will learn how to:
Apply black belt dedication and personal mastery to your daily lives.
Find the positive and good in all situations.
Apply respect, self-control, perseverance, integrity and indomitable spirit in all that you do.
Associate with likeminded people for lasting positive relationships.
Live with the “Attitude of Gratitude.”
Integrate martial arts tradition to your daily lives.
“In this book, individuals discover a life filled with martial arts values, whether they’re students of the arts or not.”
-Master Chris Berlow
Good read……Highly Recommended I am not really much of a reader, buy my wife bought me this book on a whim. I have always had an interest in martial arts and took a few classes a few years back. I am thinking about starting again but cant seem to find the time. This book was easy to read and follow and does exactly what it says it is going to do. The author uses real examples to describe how you can bring marital arts values into your life. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their life whether or not they have an interest in taking martial arts classes.Also, the book has a few short exercises that I found to be very helpful.
Great Book, Great Author It’s Not About the Belt will not only put your Martial Arts Training into perspective, more importantly it will put your life into perspective. Master Chris Berlow, has been my instructor for about 20 years now, he has been a Mentor, and Friend. I would not be where I am today without him. Things in this book are things I live by today. Master Berlow is the real deal, and one of the most passionate about Martial Arts and Life that I know. You should DEFINITLY GET THIS BOOK!-Vinny Bellantoni[…]