Men of the Code Men of the Code Bohdi Sanders, Ph.D. Copyright © 2015 by Bohdi Sanders, Ph.D. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Bohdi Sanders, 1962-Men of the Code ISBN – 978-1-937884-14-7 1. Men. 2. Self-Help. 3. Philosophy. 4. Title ™ Kaizen Quest Publishing Endorsements for Men of the Code Every single page of this book is filled with motivating, inspirational, and relevant information for men in today’s world. Dr. Sanders brings to light many issues and struggles for men in today’s society. The real life applications, and character building teachings in this text will surely benefit you time and time again. This is a book that every young man needs to read to start his life off on the right foot and that every grown man should read in order to either continue to live a life of character or to start living a life of character and honor. This is a must read, five star book for anyone who is a warrior in life, dealing with character development, integrity building, loyalty, and honor. I highly recommend Men of the Code to everyone. This book is eye-opening and will motivate you to live a better life. I highly recommend it! Grandmaster Al Dacascos Grandmaster Al Dacascos was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1977. He has been on the cover of over 185 National and International Martial Arts magazines and has won over 200 martial arts championships . He is a three time North American Grand Champion in martial arts, the first American Kung Fu artist to reach the top ten in fighting competition, having fought against the greats such as Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, and Joe Lewis. Al is also the founder of the unique fighting art, Wun Hop Kuen Do, a system that incorporates Chinese and Filipino martial arts into the traditional KAJUKENBO system. Grandmaster Dacascos has trained many celebrities including Eric Lee, Karen Shepard, and his son, Mark Dacascos who is currently the Chairman on Iron Chef America. Grandmaster Al Dacascos has been working on the book, LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior, which is the story of his life in the martial arts. LEGACY will be released in 2016. Endorsements for Men of the Code To describe my feelings after reading Men of the Code by Dr. Bohdi Sanders, I would humbly admit that it is perhaps the single most interesting book I have read in my life. It is jam packed with the tools and tips of becoming manly in this gender neutral world that we live in today. If I had an opportunity to layout step by step the information needed to live life as an honorable man it would ideally be exactly what is in this book. This is the ultimate handbook for any man who wants to live a better and longer life. Neatly laid out in the pages of this book are thousands of useful tips and action items to upgrade your self-esteem, self-confidence, health, relationships and in general – life in whole. This book will help us older men to be reminded of the way men are supposed to be, like the heroes that we had growing up. It will give younger men the guidance and advice that a good father would teach if he had the time. The title can be a bit misleading. Men of the Code is not a book specifically for men. Mothers will find the information incredibly helpful in raising sons and understanding males better in general. Anyone who reads this book and follows its advice is sure to experience success in personal relationships, career success and become a great leader and role model for the members of his family. There are so many character lessons built into the pages of this book but what interested me the most was the information on Roles, Relationships and Duties of a man. Every parent will find the information about raising men instead of boys particularly helpful. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what nature intended men to be and not what our modern media portrays them as. I suggest that you try to get an autographed copy. This is sure to become a best seller. Grandmaster Richard Hackworth Richard Hackworth is 8th Dan Taekwondo, 8th Dan Hapkido, 8th Dan YuSool, 6th Dan TangSooDo, and is the C.E.O. of World Martial Arts Media, Inc. He is also the publisher of World Martial Arts Magazine. GM Hackworth is the President of the U.S. National Taekwondo Association and the first non-Korean to attend and graduate the Hapkido Masters Course in Seoul, Korea. Under the guidance and approval of the World Headquarters in Korea, he founded the Korean Hapkido Federation Haemukwan, an organization for traditional authentic Hapkido. Endorsements for Men of the Code I am not a person easily impressed, but Bohdi Sanders’ book, Men of the Code, is everything that I embrace and live my life by. The teachings in Men of the Code are exactly what I teach my students to live by and how I hope that they teach other men to live. The information in Men of the Code is critical information for today’s man. During times past, men used to gather together to discuss and share this kind of information. They taught these principles to their sons, who in turn, taught it to their sons and these principles of character, honor and integrity were passed down, and the tradition was kept alive. But in our modern world, our society is scattered. Family members and friends live far apart from each other and we have lost this tradition of true male bonding. Men no longer gather around the fire and share tales of courage and honor. We have lost the tradition of passing the manly arts from one generation to the next. This is where Dr. Sanders’ book excels and fills a large void. Dr. Sanders has compiled the teachings, the wisdom and the traits that every man should center their life around. I love this book. It gets right down to the core of what it means to be a man. I highly recommend Men of the Code to every man. It is very well put together and Dr. Sanders obviously put a lot of thought into it, both in his teachings and in the great quotes that he has included at the end of each chapter and throughout the book. The wisdom and teachings in this book are invaluable and something that seems to have been lost in our modern day culture. I can’t recommend this book highly enough! Frank Dux Hanshi Frank Dux is immortalized by the motion picture based upon his life – Bloodsport. Jean-Claude Van Damme played the role of Frank Dux in this amazing tale of Hanshi Dux’s life. From the years 1975 through 1980 he was the World Full Contact Kumite (no-holds-barred) Champion. He holds 16 world records which have been standing for little over a quarter of a century and has been inducted into five martial arts Hall of Fames as a “Living Legend.” Frank is also the author of The Secret Man and The Martial Arts Bible. Endorsements for Men of the Code Dr. Bohdi Sanders has nailed it. Men of the Code is one of the best books that I have read for helping men to realize and to develop their true potential and is one of those rare books destined to be an instant classic. This book is easy to read and to understand, and is one of those timeless books that will be reread time and time again, as the readers embarks on a journey that will both enlighten and transform him. The chapters are easily laid out so that the reader can reference any chapter to find the information he is looking for. This book is essential to the library of every man and any martial artist who is a serious practitioner of his art. Men of the Code will not only benefit men, but everyone who reads it will come away with the knowledge that can be a life changer. Men of the Code is one of those books that is hard to put down, once one starts to read it, because it is entertaining, informative, and takes the reader on a refreshing journey on understanding oneself on a deeper level. Michael McGann, Hanshi Michael McGann, Hanshi, Judan, has studied martial arts for 52 years. He has been the Deputy Director of Police Tactics Instructors of America. Hanshi McGann has served as the liaison and scout for the United States Martial Arts Team and has been both a competitor and judge at the United States Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championship. Also, Hanshi McGann served as the President for Suncoast Bonsai Society. Endorsements for Men of the Code The book, Men of the Code, written by Dr. Bohdi Sanders, is a real insight into our inner thoughts and desires. This book focuses on right and wrong, based upon honor, integrity and courage. It is the actions that define these qualities that make each man a man, and not the artificial application of each character. Dr. Sanders brings to our attention these basic ideals and how they relate to each of us and those whose lives we touch in one way or another. Many of the words in this book have crossed our minds at one time or another, but most of us lack the ability to put into the written word how we think or feel. I like to believe that I live my life with the qualities that I read about in this book. Of course, to even make such a statement would mean narcissism has infiltrated the mind and has overthrown all that is right for this descriptive personality trait. I am amazed at how the words in this book have become an affirmation of thoughts that I, and so many others, have had over the years. It’s as if someone else has been interviewing my thoughts of life and how to live it. There are so many types of men in our world and yet there are so few types, all at the same time. Identifying with the entire process of man and his coming into the world, either one way or another, is so insightful and obvious after reading this book. It is with a great amount of humility and honor that I highly recommend this book for everyone - man, woman or young adult to help in the direction of either the development, or turning point, of each man from a real and honest desire to be a member of “Men of the Code.” Dan Tosh, PhD, JD Grandmaster Dan Tosh has been training in Shorin-ryu Karate since 1958 and th now holds the rank of 10 degree black belt. Dr. Tosh has a Ph.D. in economics, as well as a law degree, and has served as an adjunct professor for Novus Law School. Grandmaster Tosh has been involved in choreography, movie production, stunt work, workshops and tournament competition for many years. Endorsements for Men of the Code A great deal of my life has been spent in search of the high road. Traveling along the highways of life, I tried to live by a certain set of ethics, morals and rules, which I hope kept me safe and sound during my twenties through forties. These rules also provided a strong foundation and guideline to live my life by. Wherever I visited during my treks, these basic things were always brought to mind as I viewed other cultures. We are more alike than one would think. Over the past few decades, the code we all strive to live by has increasingly become ambiguous. It is difficult to explain, challenging to teach, and even harder to understand. That is, until Dr. Bohdi Sanders wrote his very captivating book called, Men of the Code. Dr. Sanders has laid it out in black and white. As I read the chapters, I occasionally reminisced about the “superior men” who had offered me advice and insight on successes and failures. Men of the Code offers the reader perceptive ways to develop a sound foundation to live by in today’s society. The more society changes, stronger men who follow the code will persevere. I believe Men of the Code is a must read and a “go to” book that can be perused over and over. This book offers an excellent written guideline for how to live as a man of honor. I have taken it upon myself to share this book with my adult children to help guide them in their future. Dana Gregory Abbott, Shihan Dana Gregory Abbott, Shihan is an internationally recognized expert of Japanese swordsmanship who has been influential in advancing and spreading the martial arts. He holds a 7th Degree Black Belt, is an inductee into the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame and has practiced for 38 years throughout the world, including 14 years in Yokohama, Japan. In addition to teaching and advancing the arts, he is published, and is the inventor and patent holder of the ActionFlex product line by Century Martial Arts. Endorsements for Men of the Code If you have read Dr. Bohdi Sanders’ books on warrior wisdom, and you expect this to be the same, or similar, then you are about to be stunned. The style is similar, and this book contains the same great wisdom from the masters of the ages, but that is where the similarity ends. This book is captivating and provocative in a whole new way. Dr. Sanders breaks the mold with this book. He challenges us, and our society, in ways that will motivate you, anger you, and build confidence in you. Men of the Code covers the usual warrior wisdom tenets of being a better person, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. It covers courage, honor, and commitment, overcoming fear, spirituality, manners, culture and so much more. This book is epic! Let me just say that if I wanted my son to know exactly what I stood for and what I want to be remembered by, if there was a way to sum up all of my 60 plus years of studying the philosophies of the martial arts masters so that he could