Professional Testimonials
I Wish You Had Written These Books 40 Years Ago
The wisdom sayings and the discussions herein are simplistic yet they are as meaty as a two-inch-thick porterhouse. I like simplicity in the martial arts. It has got to be simple and it has got to be pragmatic. Clearly, Dr. Bohdi Sanders believes this, too.
So don’t race through his books as if you were reading a popular novel. “Meditate on the information,” “be in the moment,” and “…apply [the] principles to your life.” Think about them and discuss them with your partner, your classmates, and with your students. Discuss them with friends outside of the martial arts, too, as they apply to all facets of your life.
I wish you had written these books 40 years ago before I got into all that trouble. His books are a wonderful guide to living your life ethically, morally, compassionately, wisely, and exemplary. Oh, I forgot one. It will keep you out of trouble, too.
It’s rare to find books so rich and thought provoking that you can read them again and again and get something a little different out of it each time. Indeed, there isn’t a quotation and discussion in here that doesn’t pertain to each of us… I highly recommend them!
Read his books, and then read them again and again and again.
Loren W. Christensen ~ author of: Warriors: On Living with Courage, Discipline, and Honor and Warrior Mindset
Thought-Provoking And Insightful
His books are not only memorable, but thought-provoking and insightful as well. I’m honored to be among the first few people to have read them.
The author’s succinct commentaries…helps you digest the information, understand the essence of warriorhood, and explore your own character as it relates to the topic…Sanders’ books are an excellent resource…It’s a thinking person’s guide to development as a martial artist, warrior, and human being. And, it’s something worth reading more than once.
Lawrence Kane ~ co-author of The Way of Kata, The Way to Black Belt, and The Little Black Book of Violence .
Buy It, Read It, Live It
Bohdi Sanders’ books are about mental “technique,” that is the warrior mindset. He dissects scores of classical martial sayings and brings them into the clarity of our modern life. I think for many people when they read this work, they will realize a new and functional insight they did not previously enjoy…
You must endeavor to truly understand this reality in order to follow your truest and best path. His books are a fine tool to help you find that understanding in all its depth too.
“Buy it, read it, live it .”
Peyton Quinn ~ Author of: Freedom from Fear
I Highly Recommend His Books For Anyone
Honor, discipline, wisdom, and character building all part of a martial artist’s arsenal – that is what the reader gets from Dr. Bohdi Sanders’ books, and much, much more. I highly recommend his books for anyone involved in the martial arts, and even those of you who may be thinking of going into a particular style of martial art. Warrior Wisdom is a book that I would strongly suggest that you read before, and after, your daily training in the dojo in order to get a complete education, and realize the true spirit of the martial arts. This book would be a great gift for anyone, even if they aren’t involved in the martial arts.
Adam Weiss, D.C. ~ board certified chiropractic physician and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Medical director of Weiss Health and Fitness Center. Author and black belt.
Dr. Sanders’ Books Are What Modern Day Martial Artists Need
Dr. Sanders’ books are what modern day martial artists need. The knowledge that they offers to a new generation can be considered vital to the continuation of the true path of the warrior.
However, his books offers much more than that. They could also be described as guidebooks for the perfection of character, something that everyone, not only martial artists can benefit from. If more people were to understand the concepts of integrity, honor, and service towards others, the world would probably be a much nicer place to live.
Dr. Sanders has compiled fantastic resources for warrior training. The format is wonderful. The depth of his books reflects Dr. Sanders own warrior training. I will surely be using them as a resource guide in my Zen Warrior training program.
Aaron Hoopes ~ Founder of Zen Yoga and the Zen Warrior Training Program. Author of: Zen Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment through Breathing, Movement and Meditation, and Perfecting Ourselves: Coordinating Body, Mind and Spirit
Reserve A Place On Your Bookshelf For His Books
Can wisdom be taught by drawing upon an eclectic list of Eastern and Western sources from antiquity to the modern day, the author repeatedly counsels aspiring martial artists to do two things: first, always do what is just and true; second, always train as if it really matters. As Marcus Aurelius said, “Do every act of your life as if it were your last.”
Dr. Sanders is dedicated with following the path of the warrior. One can debate whether warrior wisdom can really be taught, but Dr. Sanders shows us that it certainly can be nurtured and reinforced. Reserve a place on your bookshelf for his books and turn to them for flashes of insight and inspiration.
F. J. Chu ~ Author of The Martial Way and Its Virtues