The Mindset of a Martial Artist [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Dean Alan Clerc (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

The inner-most thoughts of the legendary martial arts master Bruce Lee are revealed. Readers can acquire a heightened level of awareness of their surroundings and discover how great athletes achieve their full potential.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: 1st Book Library; illustrated edition edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585004200
• ISBN-13: 978-1585004201
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,452,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfecting Guide for all students of the martial arts, April 19, 2000

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Beth Risner (St. Peters, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mindset of a Martial Artist (Paperback)

Mr. Clerc has an unadulterated view of what a martial artist is and what it takes to implement actual self-defense. His view is not encumbered with narrow adherence to one school of thought, but rather what works, and how one achieves competency in practical application of techniques.

This book addresses the needs of the novice, as well as the experienced fighter. He systematically organizes the most important facets of sparring that often are ignored in most systems. I highly recommend "The Mindset of a Martial Artist" as a syllabus for the beginning student, as well as a perfecting guide for the fighter who wishes to mature his/her skills.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, April 6, 2000

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Paul Tapia M.D. (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mindset of a Martial Artist (Paperback)

Concise, clear and well written. Very inspirational, enlightening and thought provoking.....not only for the martial arts but also for my professional life.

I now realize that we see the opponent by "seeing through him." This enables one to become more aware of the surroundings (the opponent) and to maintain my focus outward.

I really like the exercise in which one is standing in a circular room, surrounded by doors, each containing an opponent. From this, I was able to realize the importance of thinking positive, removing all negative thoughts. Forgetting about the past and not dwelling on the uncertainties of the future, that may never come. Adapting to the environment and handling situations as they happen. This is really important for me to master. What you describe in the book will not only help me in the street but in the operating room. Two places were stress is a major component.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Response to the "Knowing", March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mindset of a Martial Artist (Paperback)

"The Mind set Of Martial Arts" It makes you think about not only the author but the contents of the book as well doesn't it? I've read the book and also visited the site that goes along with it. If you're interested to know, the book graphically explains "Yin-Yang", so that you know what it means not just what the symbol looks like. It also has very practical applications, in pictures, of how to use some techniques in the martial arts realm. I'm very choosie at what I read and find the book very informative. It's a must, next to some of the "Greats".