Quotes from the masters: Ken Melbourne has connected many of the old techniques to new problems, to find new solutions for self defense. Sifu Winchell Ping Chiu Woo Grandmaster, Hung Gar Fu Hok President, International Brotherhood of Chinese Martial Artists Ken Melbourne is the real thing! Sensei Alan Cunningham - 10th dan, Taiho Jitsu President, American Taiho Jitsu Association Ken Melbourne is a Martial Arts genius! He is in the top ten martial artists I know! O-Sensei Philip S. Porter - 9th dan Judo President, United States Martial Arts Association Ken Melbourne can add real applications to anyones art! Sensei Kenneth Miarecki - 9th dan - Sen-I Ryu Budo Vice President, North American Grandmasters Council I would be indeed disappointed to learn that any of my followers had acquired the strength and skill to wrestle and then assumed the part of a bully. For a bully is at heart a coward. Earle Liederman (1886 1970) Taken from his book (1923) entitled: The Science of Wrestling and The Art of Jiu-Jitsu Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde (1854 1900)

The Martial Arts Woman shares the stories and insights of more than twenty-five women in the martial arts, and how they apply martial arts to their lives. Unlike most other martial art books, the reader will catch a glimpse into the brave and empowered woman who dares to be all that she can be. Many of these women had to overcome great societal or personal challenges to break into the men's world of martial arts. This book will motivate and inspire you to go after your goals in life and to fight through every challenge and defeat every obstacle. The Martial Arts Woman will open your eyes to the power of the human spirit and the martial art mindset that dwells in each of us!

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