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To Become a Living Art: The life story of Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei, Revised Edition Paperback – August 3, 2023

by Charlie Siegel (Author)
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NEW REVISED EDITION! With two new chapters added exploring the principles behind Daito Ryu!

Delve into the profound and empowering life of Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei: a life encompassing the values of cultivating inner growth, self-discipline, and eternally striving to be the best version of oneself. His eventual success as the highest-ranking non-Japanese practitioner of the ancient samurai martial art of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is only a part of his incredible life story.

As you read through from his humble beginnings in the 1950s to today, Roy’s sense of humor, relaxed storytelling, and infectiously invigorating inner drive will begin to feel like speaking with an old friend. Written by one of his private students and a bestselling author of multiple books, Charlie Siegel, this book is filled with Roy’s personal anecdotes and observations, and firsthand stories by Charlie and many of Roy’s other students, friends, and family.

Roy Goldberg shares his life story here as a means of expressing the message that we can all become our best selves when we set our minds on a path of greatness. As this book shares, life’s myriad experiences are not setbacks or roadblocks; they are merely steppingstones that make us stronger when we climb over them with a shugyo mentality.

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"I have met Roy and I can honestly say I was impressed by him. I love the title of Charlie's book, as it lets us know we can be works of art also. I realize how much Charlie's book and Roy's work can help us all become our true selves.
"I feel I can write a book just commenting about the value of what Charlie's words and Roy's life and work can accomplish for us all. So read and learn. The book is about people and their potential. Let Charlie's words and Roy's work reparent you and help you to be reborn into a new physical life and understanding of your life."
~ Bernie Siegel, MD
Retired pediatric surgeon, founder of ECaP, and NY Times Bestselling Author of 19 books on the mind-body connection

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"If you are interested in martial arts, and an extraordinary journey, then “To Become A Living Art” by Charlie Siegel is for you. Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei, and Charlie Seigel apply the art to martial arts as the pages turn in this incredible offering and book. I knew nothing about martial arts, except the name, but came out with a flood of knowledge and spiritual wisdom from both the author and Roy Goldberg Sensei. The book is so honorable, and sacred, with humor sprinkled in. He talks about family, spirituality, and the techniques of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. As he explains to Dr. Bernie Siegel, Goldberg Sensei can explain aiki, but the techniques must be felt. Roy is a world-renowned Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu practitioner and teacher. His goal is to spread the marital art and says the only way to do this, is to have his students become better than him. Charlie also points out that Goldberg Sensei is a well-rounded individual with a loving family. My favorite part of the book is when he waited hours in line to meet a soap opera star with his daughter. (I can relate.) I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful pictures taken by Charlie Siegel himself. The book chronicles the life of Goldberg Sensei, as well as shows Charlie's incredible wisdom in his writing. Goldberg Sensei grew up in the Bronx. The stories of his early life with problems in school, to becoming an anatomy teacher are incredible. Please read it to find out more of the life of this incredible teacher and profound person. I highly recommend it."
~ Mary McManus, motivational speaker and author of 6 inspirational books on mind-body connection, marathon-running, the power of visualization and gratitude
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CDNM83MN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 3, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 279 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8854742054
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.63 x 9 inches
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Charlie Siegel is a bestselling author of spiritual poetry, fiction/fantasy, and biography. His work is designed to bring hope and inspiration, to “help flowers bloom in the saddest parts of you.” His newest book, "Awakening the Inner Light: To walk the path of the soul" is a book of 150+ inspiring poems and short stories, each paired with one of his fine art nature, wildlife, or sacred site photographs from the USA, Iceland, or Japan (see them on www.NaturePhotobySC .com). It has received high praise as a book of powerfully life-alternating writings, bringing the wisdom of ancient teachings into the modern light in fun and approachable ways that stay with you through the day and bring light to the hard times.

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  • A.P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars MY REVIEW
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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    GOLDBERG'S BOOK CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. HOW DOES THIS HUMOROUS, HUMBLE MAN BECOME ACCOMPLISHED IN WHATEVER HE DOES? WHAT IS HIS SECRET?
    AS I WENT FROM CHAPTER TO CHAPTER, I WAS DRAWN INTO HIS JOURNEY. IT INSPIRED SOMETHING DEEP INSIDE MY SOUL.
    WITH GREAT DISCIPLINE, COUNTLESS HOURS OF HARD, INTENSIVE WORK, ROY ACHIEVED HIS GOALS IN LIFE, AND STILL HASN'T STOPPED.
    THIS BOOK MOTIVATED ME TO FIND MY PASSION, AND STRIVE FOR MY BEST - YOU CAN TOO!
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  • Amethyst
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerfully inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

    I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book. The motivational sentiments in it were incredibly inspiring for me. I have never trained in the martial arts but I was still enthralled with the heartwarming and empowering stories of this man’s life and the way they’re presented here.

    It’s spectacular - This is not a list of the accomplishments of some great human being, but an expression of the results of hard work, dedication and motivation. The principles, themes and ways of life described in this book are many of the qualities that can make any person into the best version of themselves they can be.

    I wish I could shout about this book from the rooftops – I believe that reading it would make many people’s lives better.
    It’s a real pick-me-up book and something that’s needed today.

    For those who are interested in Japanese culture and/or martial arts, many of the stories in this book would be particularly interesting to you as well. With stories from his time in Japan and explanations of his experiences training over 40 years with his teacher Kiyama Shihan who moved to California from Japan, this book is full of unique stories and experiences. I also enjoy the spiritual concepts included in here and the way that the author is able to represent Roy Goldberg Sensei’s personality by discussing spiritual concepts but simultaneously keeping it down to earth. He shares lessons from Roy’s medical background as a highly experienced physical therapist to explain some of the more mysterious elements of their Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu martial arts training.

    I love this book!!
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  • LoPriore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for all serious martial artists
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
    This book is a comprehensive review of the life, and challenges overcome by a true American martial arts master. His relationship and shugyo with his teacher Kiyama Shihan is like one right out of a 15th century Japan storybook, but it is all true. Having trained with Goldberg Sensei directly and regularly for over twenty years I can attest to the authenticity of the content of Charlie’s book. A must-read— Especially the second edition.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Biografía de Roy Goldberg sensei
    Reviewed in Spain on September 15, 2023
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    Esta biografía de Sensei Roy Goldberg está escrita por Charlie Siegel, uno de sus alumnos y discípulos. Y está escrita desde el cariño y la amistad. Reúne fotos, recuerdos, conversaciones y pensamientos. Incluso alguna inquietante anédota de fantasmas japoneses…A veces hilarantes , a veces tierno, a veces tristes; pero siempre desde el respeto , el amor, la sinceridad y el candor.
    No es un “manual mágico para aprender Daito Ryu” aunque sí encontrarás algunos principios de Daito Ryu . Sobre todo puede ayudar a entender el “mindset” del maestro Goldberg (y de casi todo maestro de cualquier disciplina) para ayudarnos seguir trabajando duro y continuamente nuestro “shugyo” : práctica, práctica y práctica.
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    Biografía de Roy Goldberg sensei

    Reviewed in Spain on September 15, 2023
    Esta biografía de Sensei Roy Goldberg está escrita por Charlie Siegel, uno de sus alumnos y discípulos. Y está escrita desde el cariño y la amistad. Reúne fotos, recuerdos, conversaciones y pensamientos. Incluso alguna inquietante anédota de fantasmas japoneses…A veces hilarantes , a veces tierno, a veces tristes; pero siempre desde el respeto , el amor, la sinceridad y el candor.
    No es un “manual mágico para aprender Daito Ryu” aunque sí encontrarás algunos principios de Daito Ryu . Sobre todo puede ayudar a entender el “mindset” del maestro Goldberg (y de casi todo maestro de cualquier disciplina) para ayudarnos seguir trabajando duro y continuamente nuestro “shugyo” : práctica, práctica y práctica.
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