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The Mindful Warrior

Martial Arts as a Pathway to Mental Wellbeing

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The Mindful Warrior

By: Michael Jones
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What if I were to tell you that learning how to fight can be a powerful tool for achieving mental well-being?

It may be counterintuitive, but sparring or grappling with another human being has benefits far beyond the physical. Ancient traditional practitioners intuitively knew this, and current evidence-based research proves it. Bridging martial arts and modern psychology, The Mindful Warrior offers an overview of the principal mental aspects of martial arts training and a path toward a more balanced, body-mind experience.

Whether new to martial arts or an experienced practitioner, this book is for you. You will discover how to develop discipline, cultivate resilience, and manage emotions. You will learn how to confront the ego and reframe the negative thoughts that may be holding you back. If you are struggling with a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety—or are just overwhelmed by the stress of daily life—the principles covered in The Mindful Warrior can help you develop a strong inner foundation to face challenges with calm, confidence, and clarity.

With guidance on everything from exploring perceived limits to the mental aspects of everyday training to competition preparation, this book equips you to cultivate a warrior spirit that is not defined by physical strength alone. The content draws from academic research, world-class instructors, world-champion competitors, and practioners of various ranks.

Step onto the mat and begin your journey toward a mindful, empowered life.

Michael Jones, Ph.D., is a psychologist and author of The Mindful Path: Combining Psychotherapy and Buddhist Practices. With a lifetime immersed in disciplines like judo, wrestling, karate, aikido, and iaidō, Dr. Jones holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and continues to train in Texas.

©2024 Michael Jones (P)2025 Michael Jones
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couldn't get through it

Intonation and inflection by the narrator was so off that it made it hard to listen to. The content was not what I was expecting. The beginning was mostly touting the benefits of martial arts training. I didn't need to be sold on that. I hoped the content works be useful for someone already training. Maybe the later chapters are more useful, but I just could not listen anymore as the narration was so painfully bad.

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