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Phil Pierce Books:
 

Self Defense Made Simple

Self Defense Made Simple   Easy and Effective Self Protection Whatever Your Age, Size or Skill!...

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Self Defense Made Simple

Do you want to learn how to easily and effectively protect yourself - whatever your age, size or skill?! - Grab Your Copy Now.

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How To Defend Yourself in 3 Seconds

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How To Defend Yourself in 3 Seconds (or Less!)

Unlock the powerful secrets of easy Self Protection in How to Defend Yourself in 3 Seconds or Less: - Grab Your Copy Now.

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Martial Arts

Martial Arts   Behind the Myths!: (The Martial Arts and Self Defense Secrets...

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Martial Arts

Unlock the hidden secrets of Martial Arts and Self Defense... Do you know the best martial art for 'real' street self-defense?

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Kung Fu

Kung Fu   Grading & Training - Your Ultimate Summary Guide! (Wing Chun / Wing Tsun Styles)....

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Kung Fu

Discover the history & training secrets of the legendary art of Wing Chun! "KUNG FU" - Grab Your Copy Now!

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MARTIAL ARTS & Karate Books...

MARTIAL ARTS:
 

TaeKwonDo

TaeKwonDo   White to Black Belt:: Your Ultimate Grading and Reference Summary Guide. . .

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TaeKwonDo

This expert TaeKwonDo guide has been compiled to help you improve your training & blast through the belts! - Grab your copy now!

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Tai Chi (& Stress Relief)

Tai Chi (& Stress Relief)   Your Ultimate Summary Guide!: Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Martial Arts and Stress Managment....

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Tai Chi

Discover the Essential Principles behind Tai Chi and the amazing benefits for Stress Relief... Grab your copy now!

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American Taekwondo

American Taekwondo   Your Ultimate Training and Grading Guide! (ATA Styles Tae Kwon Do)....

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American Taekwondo

Full of information every student can use!" - Grab Your Copy Now!....

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Shotokan Karate

Shotokan Karate   Your Ultimate Grading and Training Summary Guide...

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Shotokan Karate

"Essential Knowledge for any Karate Student" The ultimate and No.1 Shotokan Karate Guide. - Grab your copy now!

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Phil Pierce books

Fitness & Exercise
 

Fitness Hacks

Fitness Hacks   50 Shortcuts to Effortlessly Cheat Your Way to a Better Body Today!....

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Fitness Hacks

Do you want to know how to 'cheat' your way to a better body fast?! ... The #1 Fitness Download - Grab Your Copy Now.

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Bodyweight Training Handbook

Bodyweight Training Handbook   Bodyweight Exercises, Tips & Tricks to Lose Weight, Build Muscle and Get Fit Fast!....

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Bodyweight Training Handbook

The No.1 Fitness Bestseller - Grab Your Copy Now!

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Fighting Fit

Fighting Fit   Your Ultimate Martial Arts Fitness and Exercise Guide! (Fitness made Simple by Phil Pierce Book 3)....

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Fighting Fit

Great techniques for Martial Artists or those wanting to train like one!" - Grab Your Copy Now!

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How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness

How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness   Your Ultimate Warm Up Guide!...

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How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness

Unlock the potential in your body with "How to Stretch for Martial Arts and Fitness" - Grab Your Copy Now!

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HEALTH & DIETING BOOKS...

Wellbeing:
 

Meditate in Just 2 Minutes

How to Meditate in Just 2 Minutes   Easy Meditation for Beginners and Experts...

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Meditate in Just 2 Minutes

Do you want to learn the simple secret to powerful and effective meditation without the hard work? - Grab Your Copy Now.

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Stress Relief in 30 Seconds

Stress Relief in 30 Seconds   20 New Proven Tactics to Effortlessly Stop Stress Now! (Easy Stress Management)....

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Stress Relief in 30 Seconds

Discover brand-new scientifically proven techniques for fast, effective stress relief you can use today! Grab your copy now.

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About The Author

As a Martial Artist, Fitness Coach (and writer) I have been lucky enough to train all around the globe, in locations as diverse as China, Thailand, the USA and many places within the UK, all within a variety of fascinating styles; from Chinese Kickboxing (Sanda), Shaolin Kung Fu, TaeKwonDo, Thai Boxing and Escrima to more esoteric styles such as Xingyi and Chi Gong. Along this journey I have also been fortunate to have first hand experience training with leading authorities including world champions, Chinese masters and stars of film and TV. For the full range of books head to: http://www.amazon.com/author/philpierce

Phil Pierce

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BlackBelt Fit BLOG

The lesson you can learn from my best/worst book (and read it for free!)

Have you ever been told that you were terrible at something? How did you deal with it? It could make a big difference.

Human nature means we are often very self-critical while we rarely take time to acknowledge our strengths. This unbalanced approach is not very helpful, especially to Martial Artists or Fitness enthusiasts constantly under the watchful eye of a coach or instructor. So what is the solution?

I recently spent time researching how top athletes handle criticism and in turn learned about how you can see the deeper lesson behind negative (or positive) comments.

It’s all about what you can learn from someone’s criticism, not necessarily how you feel about it.
 
“Ok, I might not be happy about that comment. But what can I learn from it?”
 
For example I’ve always been privileged to offer advice and tips to many people but one of my books seems to split audiences right down the middle:
Martial Arts: The Truth Behind the Myths (It’s free right now)

Martial Arts: The Truth Behind the Myths
 
  I originally wrote this book as a fun exploration of some of the misconceptions within an area I am passionate about, with a few references for each point.

But here’s the thing: People HATE it!...Or they LOVE it!

One reviewer gives it a single star and calls it “POISON TO THE MIND” (yes, in all caps) while others give it 5 stars and call it “Fascinating Reading!” So what’s the deal?

Running around trying to change everything in the book would not be helpful so instead I asked. “What is behind these comments?” From this I learned:

  • People are passionate about Martial Arts
  • People are proud of their style
  • There is often no ‘right’ answer
Learning to accept criticism and turning it to your advantage can be a powerful tool in physical training and mental well-being.

Criticism is an important part of growth. In fact, how we deal with criticism from others is crucial but how we also deal with self-criticism can be even more so. Studies have shown that turning negative self-criticism into something constructive creates long term performance gains.

So instead of thinking: “I’ll never manage that 5K run” try “Lots of people find running hard but I’m getting better all the time”

  • “That turning kick was terrible” becomes “If I work on that turning kick it will be great”
  • “I really should get to the gym” becomes “I’m going to go to the gym”
These are small changes that make a big difference. Turn criticism into a question or spin a negative into a positive and you will quickly see improvements whatever your fitness or Martial Arts goals.

Give it a go and have a great weekend!

 - Phil


P.S  You can check out the book in question here for free
I’d love to get your feedback so please leave a review if you’ve read it and found it interesting!
 

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