The Ultimate Martial Arts Q&amp;A Book offers new and experienced martial arts students expert answers to 750 questions. Organized by theme into 15 distinct chapters, students of all martial arts styles will enjoy learning about topics as diverse as martial arts myths and misconceptions, martial arts and human values, martial arts in the entertainment industry, and a dozen additional topics. Written by two experts with a lifetime of experience in the martial arts world, every chapter entertains as well as informs,ensuring that this book will be a uniquely popular work among students and fans of the martial arts for years to come.

The Ultimate Martial Arts Q&A Book: 750 Expert Answers to Your Essential Questions

Corcoran, John

Graden, John

Health, Fitness & Dieting

McGraw=Hill

The Impostor Syndrome

Do You Feel You Are Not as Smart, Skilled, or Talented as People Think You Are? Some of Hollywood's biggest names, such as Mike Myers, Jodi Foster, Don Cheadle, Bob Fosse, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kate Winslet have gone on record stating that, despite their success, they feel as though they are frauds. Experts call this The Impostor Syndrome and afflicts over 70% of the population. The Impostor Syndrome is the underlying feeling that you are not as smart, skilled, or talented as people think you are. It's a dread that people will find out you are faking it. How do you know if you suffer from The Impostor Syndrome? In his book, "The Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your Brain for Success, John Graden outlines some possible indicators:" 1. Do you sometimes not speak up because you feel people will realize you're not as smart as they think you are? 2. Do you find it hard to accept praise? 3. Is it difficult for you to take credit for your accomplishments? 4. Do you feel like a fake and fear you are going to be found out soon? 5. Are you a perfectionist who is terrified of making a mistake? If any of these statements apply to you, you may suffer from The Impostor Syndrome. According to Graden, "This is the big, unspoken issue that holds so many people back. Every time I mention this to someone, the response is always, "Oh my God! That's me! You mean there's a name for it?" Experts have different theories on what causes The Impostor Syndrome. Some say it's psychologically based, while others feel it a cultural phenomenon. Graden says his interest is in helping people to overcome it, just as he did. Graden created the worlds' largest professional association and trade journal for the martial arts industry, and is widely credited with bringing the industry from the back alley to the boardroom, all while battling The Impostor Syndrome. Graden says. "I was watching TV many years ago, and I heard Paul Newman say, "I always have this feeling that someone is going to push through the crowd, grab my arm and say, It's over Newman.' It's all been a mistake " I knew right away what he meant because I had the same feeling. It wasn't until 20-years later, when I told that story at a seminar, someone told me that was The Impostor Syndrome." Graden now conducts seminars and workshops overcoming the self-doubt associated with The Impostor Syndrome.

Self-Help

Self-Esteem

Xlibris, Corp.

The Karate Kid meets Breaking BadThis is a true coming of age story with drugs, sex, and murder all set in a 1970s karate school.John Graden was a shy 13-year old stuck in a violent home with a rage-oholic father. Inspired by Bruce Lee, he joins a local karate school in Largo, FL where he hopes to break out of his shell. His instructor, Walt Bone, is a world famous black belt and John immerses himself into the healthy martial arts lifestyle his new hero taught.However, one fateful afternoon, he learns that Bone is deeply involved in dealing drugs, smuggling, and other criminal activities.The dreadful discovery sends him on a whirlwind adventure exposing him to a deadly underworld that corrupted his young life and killed Walt Bone. If you enjoy fast-paced, exciting books in the style of James Patterson or Harlen Coban, this book is for you.

Who Killed Walt Bone: "Breaking Bad" Meets "The Karate Kid" in the 1970s

Sports & Outdoors

Biographies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

This classic book by John Graden shows readers step-by-step how to keep more students enrolled in martial arts, with: trial vs. non-trial enrollment strategies; how to teach a trial lesson; how to set tuition; 12 income streams; what it costs to get one student; how to make cash outs work; how to improve retention and renewals; how to design your curriculum for high retention and quality, plus a 100 question test to determine if readers have what it takes to create a rewarding martial arts career. John Graden has written the best selling books on the subject of running a martial arts school.

The Truth About the Martial Arts Business

Seconds Out Inc

The Martial Arts Teachers' Association Instructor Certification Program provides a standard language and understanding of how to teach as professionals to replace the “blind leading the blind” patterns of the past. The MATA Instructor Certification Program provides curricula based upon universally recognized and accepted methods of influence, safety, teaching, and leadership. It covers the fields of child psychology, sports medicine, motivation, teaching and other subjects most martial artists have never been properly educated in. The Exam and Certification are at MATACertification.com

The Martial Arts Teachers' Association Certification Manual: The Official Martial Arts Instructor Certification Program

Individual Sports

Blood & Guts Dojo: A Real Karate Kid's Memoir of Debauchery, Drugs and Double Fist Punches

Independently published

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