To Become a Living Art: The life story of Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei by Charlie Siegel
Book description
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
Book Review
"To Become a Living Art" by Charlie Siegel is an extraordinary journey into the life of Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei, a beacon of wisdom and resilience in the world of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. Siegel, a bestselling author and one of Goldberg's private students, weaves a narrative that not only unveils the highest-ranking non-Japanese practitioner's martial art success but also captures the essence of Roy's infectious drive and humor.
The book transcends martial arts, becoming a guide for anyone on a path of self-discovery and greatness. Roy Goldberg Sensei's life lessons, shared with humor and humility, resonate with readers, transforming his experiences into steppingstones for personal growth. Siegel's writing skillfully intertwines personal anecdotes, observations, and firsthand stories from Roy's inner circle, creating a narrative that feels like a conversation with an old friend.
This honorable and sacred journey explores family, spirituality, and the profound techniques of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. The book not only imparts martial arts knowledge but also delves into the well-rounded nature of Goldberg Sensei. Through Charlie Siegel's lens, the reader witnesses the Bronx upbringing, the challenges in school, and the inspiring evolution of Goldberg Sensei into a world-renowned practitioner and teacher.
"To Become a Living Art" is a beautifully crafted testament to the life of an incredible teacher and person, offering a flood of knowledge and spiritual wisdom. The book's impact lingers, making it a highly recommended read for those seeking inspiration and insight into the transformative journey of a living martial arts legend.
