Legends of the Martial Arts Masters

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Summary: Brief yet exciting retellings of legendary figures
Review: Complied by third-degree black-belt and award-winning author Susan Lynn Peterson, Legends Of The Martial Arts Masters presents a series of great folklore tales about historical and legendary figures associated with the martial arts. The brief, yet exciting, retellings of legendary figures will stir the hearts and minds of young readers with inspirational passion. With an especial appeal to those with an interest in the martial arts, Legends Of The Martial Arts Masters is a thoroughly engaging and enthusiastically recommended read for all ages.

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Summary: Captures the spirit of the martial arts
Review: This book is not for children - it is for everyone! By directing the book to children, and using language and imagery suitable for young adults the author has really managed to writw a readable and powerful book about the martial art spirit.
I feel that is what it is all about! The secret of the martial arts is simplicity, keep it direct, simple, and natural. This book delivers.
The stories are varied, and covers all aspetcs of the arts. She even manages to get boxing in, in a quite nice way. Some of the masters are well known, or even alive (Morihei Ueshiba, Mas Oyama), others are perhaps legendary. It ends with an endearing story on how to beging to become a master yourself.