Life can be tough. Everyone has their own challenges, and when they come along we either face up to them or run and hide. I wrote Taking the Martial: Kickstart your confidence to show how learning a martial art – and understanding how practising it can bring about lasting positive change – can help you face up to them.
Whatever your age, fitness level, gender or race, you can reap the rewards. This book is about unlocking the power of martial arts to transform your life, both in training and in everything else you do.
Available on Kindle and in paperback, published by Rethink Press.
What the book covers
Taking the Martial shows how martial arts can help you to:
- overcome a limiting mindset
- deal with setbacks
- handle stress and learn coping mechanisms
- see, hear and feel the benefits in every aspect of your life
- invest in yourself for long-lasting results
About the author
Sifu Alan Bagley started training in martial arts in 1989 and has more than 20 years of Wing Chun experience. He founded Wing Chun Halesowen in 2013 and is the club’s chief instructor. Read more about Sifu Alan Bagley.
What readers say
These endorsements appear on the book’s Amazon page, where it is rated 5 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings at the time of writing.
‘Sifu Alan Bagley is an accomplished martial artist, great teacher and friend to many. The fact that he followed his passion and found a way to help support his family and wider community is a testament to the commitment, clear thinking and determination he has applied in his life. His insights in this book will help many start a journey that helps them grow. You need to read this book and move forward in your life. There is never going to be a better time to start than today.’
Michael Crump, Aiki-Jujutsu instructor
‘An inspirational, informative read that makes the reader reflect on their own experiences, outlook on life and training in the martial arts. The use of the martial arts as a motivational tool and a roadmap for success is second to none, without the writer influencing the reader as to which art to study.’
Paul Couldrey, Wing Chun Sifu
‘Taking The Martial is a great insight into the mind of a great teacher. It explores the reasons you may start and benefit from martial arts. The book is well written and provides motivational words of wisdom from Sifu Alan Bagley. If you are looking into training in the world of martial arts, then this book is for you… if you already are training and would like to further your understanding of what’s needed to be successful and happy in your art, this book is for you. Highly recommend read.’
Charlie Sihota, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
Get your copy
- Kindle edition: published 21 February 2022, 145 pages. Buy the Kindle edition on Amazon
- Paperback: published 16 February 2022, 180 pages, ISBN 978-1781336724. Buy the paperback on Amazon
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Fancy trying it for yourself?
If the book gets you thinking about taking your own first step, you’d be very welcome at the club in Halesowen. There’s no pressure and no experience needed – just book your free trial class and come and see what Wing Chun is like.