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Making The Grade: Martial Arts Memoirs

by Martin Cousins

113 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-0828; ISBN 1-4251-2525-5; US$19.24, C$22.13, EUR15.00, £9.94

Martin Cousins has been involved in Irish Martial Arts since the 1960s. This lavishly illustrated book explains how Kenpo Karate came to Ireland and tells the story of the people involved.

About the Book

This book describes how Kenpo Karate was brought to Ireland from America by John McSweeney. One of his pupils was Tommy Jordan who brought Kenpo Karate to Dun Laoghaire. It describes national and international competitions and shows how many people made the grade and how the art of Kenpo has evolved to what it is today.

About the Author

Martin Cousins has been involved in martial arts for 35 years. He is a 6th degree black belt. He has devoted most of his life to promoting the art of Kenpo Karate, and has achieved national and international recognition. Martin continues to train and teach today to the highest possible standard. He leads by example.