Unmasking the Martial Artist

Why do people really practise the martial arts? Is it because of some deep-rooted inferiority complex, or pehaps because they posses a particular body physique? Maybe they are drawin by a death instinct? Is it because they are introverted, extraverted or impulsive? Perhaps they have a high need for

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achievement, or do they fear failure? Maybe it all comes down to sex in the end?

What sort of person becomes a black-belt? What sort of personality do Masters possess-and what does it mean? Humorously illustrated by a set of cartoons, and accompanied by thought provoking ink-blots, the answers to these questions, and many more, are to be found within this unique book.

'Dr. Layton has broken new ground with this fascinating study of the psychology of the men and women who practise the martial arts...Unmasking the Martial Artist is without doubt an absorbing read. I would recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in the martial arts.'-Terry O'Neill, 5th dan JKA-Editor and Publisher of 'Fighting Arts International' magazine.

Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
How fast are tradtitional karateka?
An application of kime and the power of suggestion
In search of simplicity
The question of brain-waves
The personality of karateka tested (No. 1)
The personality of karateka tested (No. 2)
Personality and body shape
Are martial artsits lured by death?
The question of sexual fixation
The god within
Overcoming inferiority
Touching our warrior past
Need for achievement and fear of failure
In search of self-actualization
Conclusion
About the author
Publisher's note

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