Whenever I teach, go to tournaments, seminars, speaking engagements, demos, or wherever I go, many people flock to me and inquire about how to improve their skills. This book is for all those people, for the people to nervous or scared to ask, and for everyone else: no matter if you are already a grand master, or if you are just thinking about giving martial arts a try for the first time. It is a short book that will help decide if you are on the right track or maybe even need to change studios.
About the Author: Carl D. Stoldt has trained all over the world to enhance his training. Carl has obtained black belts in many different martial arts; a seventh degree in Wonjutsu, a seventh degree in one style of Taekwondo, a second degree in another style of Taekwondo, a first degree in Shotokan Karate, a first degree in Hapkido, and has trained in Wing Chun, Kung Fu, Brazilian Jujitsu, Ninjutsu, Boxing, Aikido, and Kyshojitsu (pressure point fighting). Carl has been a bouncer at several wild clubs before and knows what works. You get plenty of experience being a bald-headed, white guy at an all Jamaican club in Ft. Lauderdale! Working at several rough bars and clubs for 4 years, racks up quite the experience of street fighting and practical applications. His experience in law enforcement, working in hostile prisons and patrolling the streets, has also given Carl plenty of incite to how criminals act and how to stay safe. Due to the nature of the job, it has even literally came down to life and death a several times. With all of his touring of the tournament circuits, Carl has met and talked with many celebrities. Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Dame, Steven Seagal, the Power Ranger cast, and most of the WWE Wrestlers are just some of the many other celebrities he's met. Carl is a member of many halls of Fame. The Black Belt Hall of Fame, Masters Hall of Fame, and Officials Hall of Fame to name a few. As President of the World Wonjutsu Association, the governing body for all Wonjutsu instructors throughout the world, Carl is involved with martial arts and seminars all over the country. Carl is one of the most known and respected martial arts teachers in the country. His unique and fun teaching style has led several churches, universities, law enforcement agencies, and private organizations to bring him in to teach seminars and speak at their events. As a matter of fact, some of the best, most effective, and most memorable self defense seminars and classes around the world have been taught by Carl. When organizations bring in Carl and his team, they know they are not just getting a seminar to try to fill martial art classes by the local guy down the street. With this team, you get practical knowledge that has proven itself in many times over in real life and death situations on the streets and in some of the roughest prisons around. For more information and to schedule a seminar or conference in your area, please contact Carl or his team through www.defenseusa.net.