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Michael Mills

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Michael Mills released a second training manual in 2008 titled The Practical Guide to Martial Arts, Book Two.  We know those of you who valued the first book will want this one too. To order call 1 800 486 8940

Michael Mills
Born and raised in rural Nebraska, I began martial arts training at the age of thirteen. Inspired by the popularity of martial arts during that time. My first lesson was in a tiny room located in a National Guard Armory gym, which the start of a life long process. Training in that time was very rigid and traditional with the
advanced students participating in the beginners class and then they would move on to their own advanced class. Observing these men and women was very moving and electrifying. They would train relentlessly for hours upon hours. Studying from these college and military based individuals had a great impact on my introduction to martial arts training.

Training led to many different demonstrations at both local and regional events in both Nebraska and South Dakota. These demonstrations continued rapidly throughout my young and adulthood years. I have also participated in many tournaments and martial arts camps throughout the Midwestern States and opened a supply store and taught martial arts classes in Western Nebraska to several different age groups and abilities.

It has been my experience that traditional martial arts and philosophies are rapidly becoming a way less followed. It is my goal with this book to preserve some of that special spirit and to pass on the teachings, training and a better way of life gained by hard-style martial arts rigorous training. I have acquired physical fitness, emotional stability, mental focus and spiritual awareness. Not to mention an inner-strength that can only be described as phenomenal. I invite you to join in and become part of a world that can last a lifetime.