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11 reviews
Kris Wilder

Xlibris Corporation, 2003

Wisdom from the dojo and beyond.
Kris Wilder shares his hard won wisdom through a collection of poignant tales and pithy vignettes. This is a book I can pick up for a few minutes or a few hours and gain something new each time. It is thoroughly enjoyable and easy to read yet thought provoking and profound. I recommend it without reservation.

The Way of Martial Arts for Kids

4 reviews
Kris Wilder

Infinity Publishing, 2008

Nuggets of wisdom served in kid-sized bites
Written in a personable, engaging style that will appeal to kids and adults alike, this collection of short vignettes touch upon a variety of experiences one might have as a student of the martial arts. It illustrates the many opportunities for learning and growth, not only on the dojo floor but in school and at home. Many of the stories offer simple actions for kids to try out so they can put ...

The Way to Black Belt: A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid, Rock-Solid Results

13 reviews
Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder

YMAA Publication Center, 2007

ESSENTIAL!!!
Let me begin by stating that I have been disappointed in one way or another with nearly every martial arts book I've read over the years: unclear instruction, unworkable techniques, too basic, too advanced, too much reliance upon foreign words and phrases, too much space devoted to katas, and a myriad of similar complaints -- this was not the case with THE WAY TO BLACK BELT by Kane and Wilder. ...

The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications

23 reviews
Lawrence A. Kane, Kris Wilder

YMAA Publication Center, 2005

A valuable find
Rather than presenting a book worth of random applications or cool looking sequences, the authors go much deeper and present you with a methodology for actually understanding kata application. I have found this book to be very valuable, i've owned it for something like two years and I still open it up regularly, it is defnitely a book that you will use frequently.

The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power

17 reviews
Kris Wilder

YMAA Publication Center, 2007

An excellent book!
After a few months of using the ideas and drills presented in this book I can honestly say not only my Sanchin, but my Karate in general has seen a very positive effect. This is a book you will keep coming back to, and if you're anything like me yours will be dog-eared in a few months.