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Kingdom of Dust: A sad story about happiness Paperback – 26 July 2022

by Piotr Masztalerz (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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The author has spent his life studying the Japanese martial art of Aikido. When looking for teachers, he asks questions about the meaning of sacrifice, the physical and mental limits that can be exceeded.
This is a book about passion and the cost of following your dreams. With beautiful illustrations by Kim Soung (USA) - former Disney illustrator and an intriguing cover by Kuba Krawczyk (Poland), the book brings a new quality to the message of universal importance of the relationship between teacher and student. While it describes the martial arts world, this book does ask fundamental questions for which there are no simple answers, and the value is just asking these questions.

Dear Friends,
We are pleased to announce the release of the printed edition of the Kingdom of Dust, by Piotr Masztalerz Sensei.
This book is our manifesto. It explains where our approach to training comes from and why we are looking for students, not clients. We sell it to pay the rent, to provide free training for people in need and to grow as a community. By purchasing it, you become part of its history and help survive our dojo - the Kingdom of Dust.

"The Kingdom of Dust was published in Polish in 2018. It is a book about being an uchideshi- a full time student – about building a dojo, and about the nature of teacher-student relationships. Aikido Journal highly recommends this book and hopes you’ll enjoy this short excerpt from the work."
Aikido Journal

"Aside from Masztalerz’s fine writing and beautiful character sketches, anyone within the martial arts community who has committed to a teacher, all of whom who have feet of clay, will find this book of merit, because Chiba Kazuo and Piotr Masztalerz’s relationship is an extreme of something many, if not most, of us have gone through. And it is through the harsh light of the extreme that we can illuminate the subtler shadows of our own path."
Ellis Amdur, A Critical Engagement With Piotr Masztalerz’s THE KINGDOM OF DUST

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    468 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    26 July 2022
  4. Dimensions
    14 x 2.97 x 20.5 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    8367442008
  6. ISBN-13
    978-8367442008
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wrocław Aikikai (26 July 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8367442008
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8367442008
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 2.97 x 20.5 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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Piotr Masztalerz

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Piotr Masztalerz (6th Dan Aikikai). Piotr began his Aikido journey in 1988 and is a professional Aikido instructor. He studied as a uchideshi under Kazuo Chiba Sensei in San Diego and is the founder and head instructor at Wrocław Aikikai Dojo in Wrocław, Poland. Piotr has had thousands of students across Poland, including at the Wrocław University of Technology, the University of Wrocław, and the Grotowski Institute. He has also taught outside Poland in countries such as USA, Russia,France, the UK, Kenya and Chile. Piotr holds a degree in medieval history.

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  • grosvenorgirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book about the search for excellence
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2023
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    Although the story is of the authors training in the martial art of Aikido the book really details the dedication needed to get to the top in your chosen sport. It is hard work and requires single mindedness, self sacrifice and a lot of blood sweat & tears. In martial arts the relationship with the teacher is at the heart of learning & growth & is detailed really well in the authors story of his development. I enjoyed the insights given into early life in Poland and reading this difficult journey but hopefully ultimately rewarding for the author
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  • Mrs. K. M. Malinowska
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and humble story of passion and life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2022
    I am simply smashed with this book. I have read ot twice and I will come back to it again.
    Written in a language full of great sense of humour, shows how passion and life are bonded and fulfulling. A story that can be read over and over again, and does
    not become boring in the slightest.
    I could not believe but it is a first book of Piotr! I truly hope it is not the last one, as reading this one made me hungry for more.
    I do not practise Aikido myself - I am therefore fully confident it is a great book for everyone, not only for Aikido "fans".
    I cannot recommend it enough!
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  • Rohan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly insightful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2022
    This book was written masterfully and was entertaining to read whilst covering the gritty aspects of both Aikido and life. Its a beautifully personal account of a life in Aikido that lots of Aikidoka and martial artists will be able to relate to.
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  • Edward Burke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strange, contentious and beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2022
    This is a wonderful book, a reflection of a man who has poured his life into the beautiful, painful, pointless art of aikido. It is strange, contentious and beautifully written. Piotr Masztalerz's voice and his conviction come through clearly in the English translation. Everyone should read it.
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  • Marcin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book not only for the martial artists
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2022
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    Great book written out of the true passion and dedication. It describes a journey to an unknown destination and inspires to aim for seemingly unachievable goals. The author does lead by example and does get brutally honest exposing his flaws and deficiencies brushing over unquestionable achievements. “Kingdom…” has left me uneasy about my way and the purpose - which is good. Strong and authentic read - would recommend it to anyone, with and without the martial background.
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  • Antonis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all aikidoka
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2022
    I first read this book in its free online version.

    It is a great read and very addictive. Great storytelling with a sincere and raw commentary from the author. Not often do you get so much insider information as presented in this book.

    A nice look at what a really hard-core and fully committed student looks like.

    You're in for a treat.
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  • Stephen D. Thoms
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Student's Story
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 August 2022
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    First a disclosure. I know Piotr and most of the individuals mentioned in his book. I am also an aikido teacher in the same organization as Piotr. This book is a wonderfully written account of his development as a martial artist and human being. His style of writing is easy to read and conveys so well the array of emotions which he experienced. The book is laid out in small parts, each telling a story. The sum of these parts is his story. Such a heartfelt book. If you are a searcher of any leaning, this is a book you must read.
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  • alvaro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro para practicantes de Aikido de cualquier nivel
    Reviewed in Mexico on 11 August 2022
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    Es muy interesante el libro
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  • Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2023
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    Wonderful story and lovely insight into a personal relationship with aikido and teaching.
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  • Mark Tankosich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy and read this!
    Reviewed in Japan on 22 November 2022
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    While this book is ostensibly about the martial art of aikido, it is actually about so much more. The author tells of his life in the aikido world and, more centrally, with his highly-respected (if somewhat difficult) teacher. All of this is fodder for an examination of what life is about. The author's honesty and eloquence in telling the story make for compelling reading. If you are a martial artist of any stripe, this book is a must read. Even if you are not a martial artist, it is still a great book.
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  • Chuck Hauk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well-written book
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2022
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    I have trained in Aikido for 45 years...although, admittedly, not as intensely as the author. This is the first book review I have ever written. I originally read this book as a downloaded version and just received my paperbound version this week. I will likely read it again. The author is a skilled writer and gives you that "fly on the wall" perspective on his development as an Aikido student and teacher, and as an uchi deshi in the intense dojo of the late Kazuo Chiba Sensei. It touches upon the wide range of emotions involved in learning the art of Aikido and especially those intense emotions involved in being an uchi deshi (live-in student) to a teacher who spent his life making sure that the Aikido he was teaching did not compromise in any fashion. The writing had a hold on me as strong as any action novel that has kept me up all night reading. It inspires the reader to re-examine his/her own relationship with Aikido training. I was sorry to get to the end of its 465 pages. I highly recommend this book.
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