Heart of a Warrior by James Langlas
	List Price:   $15.99 Unit Price:   $12.79 You Save:   $3.20 (20%) ISBN-10:   157542388X ISBN-13:   9781575423883 Publisher:   Free Spirit Publishing Category:   Family/Relationships Pub. Date:   April 2012 Pages:   160 Format:   paperback
Description/Notes
The inspiration for this book comes from the ancient Korean history of the Hwarang?young student-warriors who worked to strengthen their spirits as well as their fighting skills. Author Jim Langlas presents seven principles rooted in the long tradition of Taekwondo and also tied to modern character education: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit, community service, and love. Breaking each of the principles into four fundamentals, Langlas explores them through a mix of storytelling from the Hwarang and writing from his own former students, describing ways in which they?ve applied these principles to their own lives and inspiring readers to do the same. Rounding out the narrative are questions to spur reflection, discussion, and action. A background or interest in Taekwondo or other martial arts is by no means necessary for readers to understand and benefit from this engaging book. Its storytelling aspect?and especially the enduring appeal of traditional master/student tales?will resonate with teens of varying interests and backgrounds. While there are many self-help books and many martial arts books, very few books for young people combine the two genres so compellingly.