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by Jenni Nather (Author), Zee Soffron (Illustrator)
Discover the Strength, Community, and Confidence Waiting on the Mat
Being a mom is powerful.
It is also demanding, exhausting, and sometimes lonely.
Between school schedules, work responsibilities, and caring for everyone else, many mothers quietly place their own dreams on hold.
But something unexpected happens when moms step onto the martial arts mat.
They rediscover themselves.
Modern Moms of the Martial Arts Volume One shares inspiring real-life stories from mothers who found confidence, resilience, and community through martial arts training. Many of them first walked into a dojo to support their children... and discovered a life-changing journey of their own.
Inside these pages you'll meet moms who:
- Started training later in life and surprised themselves with what they could accomplish
- Built stronger relationships with their children through shared martial arts experiences
- Overcame fear, doubt, and the pressure to "do it all perfectly"
- Found supportive communities that helped them grow both on and off the mat
- Rediscovered their strength, identity, and confidence
These stories are honest, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. They celebrate the everyday courage of mothers who chose to step forward, try something new, and grow stronger along the way.
Whether you're already training, thinking about starting, or simply looking for encouragement from other moms who understand the journey, this book will remind you of something important:
You are stronger than you think.
If you've ever wondered whether there is still space in your busy life for personal growth, confidence, and community, the women in this book are here to show you that there is.
Step onto the mat with them and discover what's possible.
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"I see other moms who struggle and think that everything is supposed to be easy. Heck, I was one of them. But it's not all chocolates and roses. Life is hard. And we can find the strength to hit back when life tries to take us down." - Jenni Nather
