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lifetime of training and teaching the martial arts to those who
come after you.

Beyond Basics is about just that, expanding on the Basic you
learned in the beginning. Bruce Lee once stated that, “a punch is
just a punch!” Understanding the meaning behind this statement
is this book’s context. First learn the basics, then the many ways
those basics can be applied, and finally that everything is just
basics. The evolution to get to that understanding is what this book
is about.
So, take everything with a grain of salt as I’m sure you won’t agree
with everything or think that I’m not saying anything new or
different. If you only come away with one gem, then your time
hasn’t been wasted and I’ve achieved my goal. If this book starts
you down your own evolutionary path, I’ve succeeded.
The Martial Arts has been the greatest influence in my life by
inspiring and motivating me during the past 50 That’s my main
reason for writing this book, to record and pass on what I have
learned over this half-century in the martial arts. Within these
pages is a chronicle of an evolution through self-discovery and
perseverance. I hope you’ll enjoy some of my “Back in the Day”
stories and find some value in my life’s discoveries, experiences,
and lessons learned!

Enjoy!
Mike Shintaku