Super Dan – A Martial Arts Memoir
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“This is a memoir of a martial arts champion, a man who at various times during the `70s, ’80 and `90s was THE competitor to beat in point karate competition. At least twice he was the top-ranked fighter in the United States during a rough and tumble period of competition that at times was all about blood letting and knockouts.
Dan takes the reader from his very first lesson at 14 years of age all the way to his 50s when he won a national title in the seniors division. Along this journey we see a man, a self-described martial arts fanatic who even lived in a karate school for a couple of years, progress to be a martial arts competition genius, who was admired by as many competitors and fans as those who despised him. But no matter what side you were on, you could not ignore his explosive skill and his ability to bring a tournament crowd to their collect feet.
This is the story of a man who over the years reached the top step in the subculture of martial arts point competition and in so doing became humble. While taking the reader on his extraordinary climb to the top, he never lets us forget that point competition was a game, a violent one, but nonetheless a game.
This is an incredible story that every martial artist should read
Loren Christensen
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“We sometimes forget that the martial arts do not exist without martial artists. It is martial artists who make the martial arts and it for that reason I love reading about the personalities who have shaped the arts we practise. It’s also easy to forget that the history of the martial arts is still being written. The highly skilled practitioners of today will one day be talked about in the same hushed tones as the masters of the past. It’s therefore always great to read about the martial artists of our time from those martial artists themselves!
Dan Anderson has been a hugely influential martial artist and this book is a great read about his own journey through the martial arts. We find many tales about Dan’s illustrious competitive career, his fights, his training with Remy Presas, his books, his travels, his experiences and his views on a whole host of subjects. Anyone who has met Dan knows that he is an entertaining and engaging story teller and that talent exists every bit as much in print as it does in person. It’s a warm and engaging read with great tales and interesting photographs throughout. He’s a genuine and nice guy and the book really captures that. A most enjoyable read!”
Iain Abernethy
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