"A Martial Artist's Book of Knowledge," by Floyd Laverne Buttke, enlightens readers to the truth, reality, and wisdom of the Martial Arts and life in general. The book combines elements of the Martial Arts, philosophy, and psychology into one master text. Information presented in the book relates to those subjects a person should think about, learn, and practice when developing expertise in the Martial Arts. It inspires readers to develop their mind, body, and spirit. The book offers readers comprehensive information to help them understand and develop the proper actions, character, behavior, ethics, and morals of a Martial Artist. It features a wide-ranging collection of beginning to advanced level skills used by practitioners of all styles of Martial Arts. Readers will learn wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment from of a great Martial Artist. It goes above and beyond the knowledge a person would expect to find on its pages. Reading "A Martial Artist's Book of Knowledge" is like listening to the wisdom of a great and wise master of knowledge and the Martial Arts. The knowledge conveyed in the book can help a person become a great Martial Artist and a better person. It can help a person with life's issues, problems, and difficulties. It is an inspirational book that betters a person's mind, body, and spirit. The book is organized into 126 sections; each section groups the knowledge into similar categories. The book has an alphabetical index which allows readers to easily access information. "A Martial Artist's Book of Knowledge" reviews not just the fighting aspects of the Martial Arts, but also the character, morals, ethics, and spiritual aspects required of a great Martial Artist. The book presents an enormous amount of information on ethics and information to help people perceive their present self and analyze their character and personality for the good of the person. Martial Artists seek the information found in "A Martial Artist's Book of Knowledge" to help guide them in life and the Martial Arts. The information will help them become better Martial Artists and better people. The book presents people with the knowledge they seek in order to answer most of the questions they have about the link between Martial Arts and life in general. The book is a source of inspiration that directs readers to think about themselves, what they want in life, how they act and behave, the meaning of truth and reality, how to attain success in what they want in life, and how to improve their mental, physical, and spiritual well being. It presents readers with a lifetime of wisdom put together in one enlightening source. Anyone interested in learning about themselves or any aspect of the Martial Arts will benefit by reading "A Martial Artist's Book of Knowledge."
About the Author: Floyd Laverne Buttke Jr. has studied and practiced many forms of Martial Arts. He has studied Aikido, Archery, Bojitsu, Boxing, Fencing, Goju Ryu Karate, Golden Dragon Jeet Kune Do, Grappling, Jeet Kune Do, Judo, Jujitsu, Kali Stick Fighting, Karate, Kempo Karate, Kendo, Kenkojuku Karate, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Nunchuku, Shorin Ryu Karate, Traditional Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Chun, and Wrestling. He has over two decades of Martial Arts and teaching experience, has a fourth-degree black belt in the Martial Arts, and a second-degree black belt in Traditional Shotokan Karate. He received his first-degree black belt in Traditional Shotokan Karate from Grand Master Hidetaka Nishiyama. He is a member of the International San Ten Karate Association, International San Ten Martial Arts Federation and Golden Dragon Jeet Kune Do Association. In addition to his Martial Arts honors and certificates, he has a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a K-12 teaching credential from California State University Fresno.