The Year of the Gentle Willow: A Martial Arts Story, by Paul Turse
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It is the spring and the start of track season in Bobby's city, located in Washington State and Seahawks territory, and for him, a long-awaited break from judo and the beatings at the hands of Brad, the strongest and best junior brown belt in his dojo. Next to judo, track is Bobby's best sport, and he is one of the top quarter milers in his middle school; and now, he will have one last chance to show his skill in the annual track meet before moving on to high school. He will also now have a chance to impress Vicky, his secret crush and the prettiest cheerleader in the school, who, all year long, has had eyes only for Brad. Bobby also has a chance to get the lead in the spring dramatic production and to play opposite Vicky. But just when it looks like Bobby will get his opportunity to star in the play and, perhaps, in Vicky's heart, Brad shows up to try out for the play, demonstrating histrionic skill and the potential to win the lead. To make matters worse, Brad decides to run track—the quarter mile, no less. In his first practice session, Brad shows that he has the potential to outdo Bobby in the city track meet. Bobby has all the necessary physical skills in both judo and track to beat his rival, but he lacks the mental attributes to succeed, often allowing his temper to obstruct the flow of the ki and to block his harmony with natural laws of nature. Bobby's inability to understand the "gentle way" of judo is hindering his success both in his athletic life and social life. However, through the teaching of and the personal example set by Sensei Yanagi and the influence of the strange new kid next door, who wears a Raiders jacket and cap and practices ballet, Bobby learns self-control, finds that outward appearances are not always valid, and discovers how to apply martial arts principles to track and to life. 'The Year of the Gentle Willow" will demonstrate that one need not always search for success or victory, for, if one is in harmony with nature, those goals may find the seeker; and it will also demonstrate that, ultimately, victory does not always go to the strong but, more often as not, goes to the gentle. E-mail Paul Turse: samurairaider@comcast.net. Visit Web site: http://paulturse.weebly.com.
The Year of the Gentle Willow: A Martial Arts Story, by Paul Turse- Amazon Sales Rank: #1566121 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-11
- Released on: 2015-06-11
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About the Author Paul Turse earned an Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and majored in theatre arts. His doctoral dissertation, Shakespeare: Kabuki-style, compared the theatres of Shakespeare and Japan and provided staging tips for academic productions designed to theatrically enhance Shakespearean plays by use of Kabuki staging techniques. He began his judo training while serving his country as a member of the Armed Forces when stationed in Japan. A seventh degree black belt in judo and a sixth degree black belt in jujitsu, he has been practicing and teaching martial arts for more than 50 years. His most notable teaching experience was at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School, where he was also employed as an English instructor for 25 years. Although emphasizing character development rather than competition, he did enter the United States Senior National Judo Championship (Masters Division), placing third in the 1981 event.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read for all ages! Very entertaining! By Dan Santos. My very first thought was “Wow, uplifting.” My second thought was “Just, WOW!”The Year of the Gentle Willow is a short story that many would classify in the Young Adult genre. I would find it unfair to deprive older adults of this treasure.Its plot is simple, in the pattern of an Aesop fable. It’s all of 40 pages, with an additional six pages of notes about Judo and Ju-jitsu validated by the author’s 7th Degree Black Belt in Judo and 6th Degree Black Belt in Ju-jitsu.Like the Karate Kid, it involves a wise teacher and a student suffering from many of the maladies of adolescence. That’s where the resemblance ends. The plot is much less predictable; the characters are incredibly well developed for a short story; and the ending is an epiphany.Turse’s writing style is iconoclastic. The last six pages create a framework for the short story after the fact; not a heretofore successful writing technique. Turse makes it work through an excellent manipulation of the visuals. I guess his Columbia PhD in theatre arts help. Those last six pages enhance the visuals retroactively to wrap the reader’s enjoyment in an aura of unparalleled emotion and understanding.In the interest of full disclosure, Paul Turse was my first Judo teacher many years ago. He was the original source of a philosophy which was to later shape my life. So I owe him a debt of gratitude, but not a departure from the truth. The truth is that this short story ought to be required reading for young and old in all centers of learning; be they for the martial arts or for traditional education.A must read!Bravo, Sensei! Five well deserved stars!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read for young at heart By Bergwerfsama Dr. Turse had written an excellent tale of perseverance and provides a great read for youngsters and even adults. His historical addendum is most interesting to martial artists and those who are interested in jujutsu history. Highly recommended?
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellent book for young and old. By patricia knight This is à story of à teenage boy who learns many life lessons from puppy love, bullying, and the true meaning of strength.
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