Goran Powell

THE ULTIMATE TRAINING MANUAL FOR THE ULTIMATE TESTSince 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 No. 30 at the end of the line, he also got a unique insight into the effectiveness of his own 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, the lessons of Every Waking Moment reach far beyond the Thirty Man Kumite to all aspects of karate and life outside the dojo walls.

Winner - 2013 Eric Hoffer AwardSilver Winner - 2013 Benjamin Franklin Award. Historical FictionBronze Winner - 2013 eLit AwardsFinalist - 2013 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 2013 International Book Award 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.

Gold Winner - 2011 IP's Living Now AwardsGold Winner - 2011 eLit AwardsWinner - 2011 USA Best Book Award This epic historical fiction novel opens with a young man named Sardili born of the warrior caste in 507 A.D. Sardili realizes that he would rather seek enlightenment than follow his family's military legacy and sets out on a life-long quest for truth and wisdom. Sardili becomes the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, known as Da Mo in China. He travels throughout India, brings Buddhism to China, and single handedly establishes the Shaolin Temple as the birthplace of Zen and the Martial Arts. A Sudden Dawn is a refreshing take on the mythical origins of Kung Fu with a good pace, enjoyable interpretation of legendary characters, and wonderfully written adventures during the long journey across Asia.

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.REVIEWS: "It inspired me, and I know it will inspire you" Geoff Thompson."The author's journey is one in which we can find great wisdom, information that all martial artists should know" Lawrence Kane."Quite simply, this book is impossible to put down" Matthew Sylvester, Traditional Karate and Combat Magazine. "One of those rare books you want to keep reading because it's so good, but fear reaching the end because then it will be over"Richard Revell, Waterstones, "An exciting and tense read with lots of action"Martial Arts Magazine, August 2007. "I only wish I'd written the damned thing myself"Nick Hughes, Fight Survival Training.