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CHOJUN - KARATE FICTION
A typhoon brings the renowned karate master Chojun Miyagi into the life of young Kenichi Ota, who must prove himself before he can enter the master’s inner circle. As once-peaceful Okinawa prepares for war, master and student venture to China in search of the deepest meaning of karate.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tides of war turn against Japan and an American invasion fleet approaches Okinawa. Kenichi is conscripted as a runner for the Japanese general staff and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle of Okinawa. In the aftermath, he must fight again to rebuild the shattered hopes of his people and to preserve his master’s art of karate.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tides of war turn against Japan and an American invasion fleet approaches Okinawa. Kenichi is conscripted as a runner for the Japanese general staff and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle of Okinawa. In the aftermath, he must fight again to rebuild the shattered hopes of his people and to preserve his master’s art of karate.
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Riveting… Very highly recommended!
Lawrence A. Kane Remarkable, it’s that good! Kris Wilder Goran Powell has a marvelous way of capturing the tone of Asian storytelling Loren W Christensen Covers the relationship between student and Sensei beautifully Nick Hughes An exciting next-step in the evolution of how karate’s history is told Mike Clarke AWARDS Shortlisted: Eric Hoffer Grand Award 2013 Silver: Historical Fiction, Benjamin Franklin, 2013 Bronze: eLit Awards 2013 Finalist: Book of the Year, ForeWord Magazine 2013 Finalist: International Book Award 2013 |
MATRYOSHKA - COLD WAR THRILLER
The deadly arts of Soviet special forces are not lost, they have adapted to the new world order. Eva was once a soldier of the Cold War trained in seduction and espionage, a Matryoshka (Russian Doll). Today she is an art dealer in London but beneath the outer shell the Matryoshka is still at work.
When an operation goes wrong she is traced by a ghost from her past, her martial arts instructor Vasili Dimitriev. Dimitriev is hunting a traitor at large in Moscow. But the traitor has sent an Alpha team to silence them both. As British police and the CIA close in, Eva and Vasili must work together in the deadliest game of all, where trust is a weakness and love is a weapon.
When an operation goes wrong she is traced by a ghost from her past, her martial arts instructor Vasili Dimitriev. Dimitriev is hunting a traitor at large in Moscow. But the traitor has sent an Alpha team to silence them both. As British police and the CIA close in, Eva and Vasili must work together in the deadliest game of all, where trust is a weakness and love is a weapon.
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Spies, Soviets, London…fighting! Treat yourself, you will enjoy
Kris Wilder The author’s knowledge of combat skills shines through Gary Chamberlain I can’t help feeling Goran must have lived (impossible) in all the cities and times he sets Matryoshka in to bring them to life the way he does Stuart Williams The author’s intimate understanding of combat makes the scenes so vivid, it’s like watching a Hollywood action movie Simon Clinch The depth and intrigue of Homeland, and set with a Cold War background Tim Clark An engrossing action thriller from cover to cover, I couldn’t put it down Mike Thornton |
A SUDDEN DAWN - THE JOURNEY OF BODHIDHARMA
The life of Bodhidharma has given rise to countless myths and legends, ‘A Sudden Dawn’ is one version of his story. Born to the warrior caste, he gives up a promising future as a soldier to become a monk and seek enlightenment. After many years of searching in vain, he becomes enlightened in a single moment.
Bodhidharma accepts a mission to China to spread the Buddha's teachings. On the way he meets an unlikely disciple, a Chinese fugitive named Ko. Together they venture to Emperor’s palace in Nanjing and beyond to a temple in the mountains called Shaolin. But there are powerful forces at work to destroy the Indian master, and Ko’s violent past catches up with him outside the temple gates, where a deadly reckoning takes place.
Bodhidharma accepts a mission to China to spread the Buddha's teachings. On the way he meets an unlikely disciple, a Chinese fugitive named Ko. Together they venture to Emperor’s palace in Nanjing and beyond to a temple in the mountains called Shaolin. But there are powerful forces at work to destroy the Indian master, and Ko’s violent past catches up with him outside the temple gates, where a deadly reckoning takes place.
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The book martial artists have been waiting 2000 years for
Chris Crudelli Destined to become an epic tale of the warrior's journey Patrick McCarthy Inspirational, beautifully written, I loved it Geoff Thompson Weaves fact and fiction to produce a powerhouse of a page turner Iain Abernethy You can feel the hot breath of battle on your neck and the cool of the temple’s damp hallways on your legs Kris Wilder As good as James Clavell’s Shogun Lawrence Kane Superbly crafted characters, surges with action Loren W. Christensen A delight to read, I was enthralled Nick Hughes Walk alongside one of mankind’s greatest legends, Bodhidharma Gavin Mulholland |
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AWARDS
Winner: USA Book News, Historical Fiction 2010 Gold: eLit Awards 2011 Gold: IP LivingNow Awards 2011 |
WAKING DRAGONS - THE ULTIMATE TEST
The 30 Man Kumite is one of karate’s toughest tests, reserved for senior black belts with years of experience. One person fights a line-up of thirty fighters, one after another, full contact, moving up the grades to face the strongest, most dangerous fighters last.
Waking Dragons is a true account of Goran Powell's 30 Man Kumite and the lifetime of martial arts that led up to it. He covers the fitness training and mental preparations required for such a brutal test, talking openly of the conquest of fear and the spiritual growth that is at the heart of the traditional martial arts.
Waking Dragons is a true account of Goran Powell's 30 Man Kumite and the lifetime of martial arts that led up to it. He covers the fitness training and mental preparations required for such a brutal test, talking openly of the conquest of fear and the spiritual growth that is at the heart of the traditional martial arts.
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EVERY WAKING MOMENT
Since recording his own Thirty Man Kumite in his first book ‘Waking Dragons’ Goran has coached many fighters through DKK karate’s toughest test. Fighting as Fight Thirty at the end of the line, he also got a unique insight into the effectiveness of his methods.
Every Waking Moment goes deep into the mental, physical and spiritual training required to face thirty hardened fighters, with chapters on advanced concepts like Chi, Yin, Yang and Tao, martial principles and strategy from The Art of War.
With a foreword by Gavin Mulholland and insights from successful fighters, Every Waking Moment reaches beyond the Thirty Man Kumite to all aspects of karate and life outside the dojo walls.
Every Waking Moment goes deep into the mental, physical and spiritual training required to face thirty hardened fighters, with chapters on advanced concepts like Chi, Yin, Yang and Tao, martial principles and strategy from The Art of War.
With a foreword by Gavin Mulholland and insights from successful fighters, Every Waking Moment reaches beyond the Thirty Man Kumite to all aspects of karate and life outside the dojo walls.
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REVIEWS
I know of no other test that pushes people as far as the Thirty Man Kumite and I know of no other book that can prepare you to face such a test quite like this one. Gavin Mulholland, Four Shades of Black First you will realize that Goran Powell has taken the craft of writing and storytelling and made it art. This book is an easy read, engaging and utterly seamless. And then it is not an easy read… realize that you will be challenged. Kris Wilder, The Way of Kata Exceeding the lofty standard set by Powell’s prior books, this is one of the finest tomes on karate available. Frankly it’s worth reading simply for the storytelling alone, but deep insight in to learning, teaching, and coaching karateka is invaluable regardless of what style you practice. Lawrence A Kane, Dokkodo |