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Secrets for a Powerful Life

New Book Stresses Importance of Maintaining Balance Between Inner and Outer Self

Meditation is to the mind what push-ups are to the body.

—Dominick Giacobbe

 PINE HILL, N.J. – Secrets For a Powerful Life (published by AuthorHouse), the new book by renowned martial artist Dominick Giacobbe, provides a wealth of information designed to bring balance to the reader’s life. Giacobbe believes that in order to live a powerful, successful life, it is necessary to meditate, maintain physical health and follow other ancient martial arts philosophies.

 Secrets For a Powerful Life is written from a martial arts standpoint but its principles are applicable to anyone interested in living a harmonious, healthy life. Chapters include Conquering Fear, Diminishing Desires, Overcoming Pain, Setting and Obtaining Goals, Appreciation of Nature and Wisdom. Positive and uplifting, Giacobbe’s writing combines ancient fables with real-life experiences to convey the Secrets For a Powerful Life.

 Secrets For a Powerful Life is essential for anyone studying martial arts, but Giacobbe hopes to reach a wider audience. He writes:

 Secrets For a Powerful Life offers everyone the opportunity to earn their “black belt in life.” Many of you have coveted the balanced thinking of the martial artist, but for many reasons have not pursued the actual training. Well, for those of you who have never trained or never will train in karate, read this book and use it! You’ll find it to be an incredible guide for getting through life with as little conflict and as much joy as possible. For those of you who are training, regardless of the style or your degree, consider this book to be your martial arts “bible.”

 Dominick Giacobbe began studying karate in 1968 under Grand Master J C Shin and holds an 8th Dan Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. In the year 2000, he was inducted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame, an honor he shares with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris. He has appeared on the covers of six martial arts magazines.

 Giacobbe has used his expertise to train many professional athletes, including members of the Philadelphia Eagles football team and boxers Evander Holyfield and Sugar Ray Leonard. He is the president of the International Tang Soo Do Organization and teaches seminars around the world. He personally teaches all students at his Tang Soo Karate Academy in Pine Hill, N.J.