Martial Artist's Way: Achieve Your Peak Performance

Sifu Doyle writes from the body, the mind and the spirit, and shares the depth of his experience in practical, down-to-earth terms. His book is like a new-found friend and a long-time buddy rolled into one - a welcome traveling companion on the journey of life. With clear examples and accessible language, Sifu Doyle elucidates the power and dissipates the myths of the inner world of martial arts. The chapters on Choosing a Style and a School contain sound advice for beginners. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on Training, Cross-training, and the Street.Sifu Doyle's book is a valuable resource for everyone because his style encourages the reader to look into themselves for answers and encompasses concepts that are universal to any ongoing process - training, running a business, running a household, any art or craft. As an acupuncturist and a martial artist, I wholeheartedly look forward to referring many people to "The Martial Artist's Way" in the years to come.

Glen Doyle is refreshing with his book by the relaxed method of how he tells it to you, instead of the usual "down the throat" other books portray. Each chapter is insightful, meaingful and compassionate. I already read the book but I keep going back to it because I always pick up something new from it. My favorite chapter is titled "Making your Style your Own." Glenn tells you to listen to the voice in your head, to find the courage to change your mind if a style isn't working for you.

Written in an unpretentious style, this book would appeal to anyone who is interested in the martial arts, and has a lot to say even to those who aren't. Glen Doyle's engaging personality brightens up every page and keeps the book lively. He is obviously someone who lives the talk and walks the walk. I found it fascinating even though I'm not a martial artist. Almost every page has quotes that will linger in my mind and which I can apply to my every day life. I would definitely recommend this book.

A lively, well written guide to the martial arts. In addition to his impressive credentials, Mr. Doyle has a clear, concise writing style well suited to this subject. He takes the reader from choosing a martial art, a teacher and a club to the training and mental discipline required, which is fascinating in its own right, and can be applied to how we learn anything in life. I recommend this title to anyone, not just martial arts practitioners.

Having been a karate instructor for 10 years, I found the book incredibly informative; Sifu Doyle trancends the traditional martial art style barriers. This book provides the reader with fundamental knowledge and insight necessary for any would-be martial artist. Even an accomplished martial artist would find this book quite informative and enlightening, as it does not address the mechanics of any specific style, but rather the individual fighter as a whole. I particularily enjoyed the chapters on Competition, Psychological Make-Up and Cross-Training. I also appreciated Sifu Doyle's easy writing style which clearly explained the topic of discussion. Whereas most writers would preach about their style, Sifu Doyle takes an indepth look at you, the martial artist and pushes you to examine the things that make you tick.If you have ever considered studying the martial arts, this book is for you. If you are an accomplished martial artist, you can learn that extra 15% that could push you to the top.