A teacher of the Okinawan and Japanese martial arts for over 25 years, who has earned a 10th Degree Black Belt in Aiki-Jujutsu (Jujutsu) as well as a 9th Degree Black Belt in a variety of other Okinawan and Japanese martial arts, Cary is the published author of two martial arts books: Mastering the Samurai Sword (Tuttle Publishing, 2008) and Aiki-Jujutsu: Mixed Martial Art of the Samurai (Crowood Press, 2013).
In contrast with contemporary martial arts training, the traditional Asian martial arts are taught and structured within a framework of discipline, some benefits of which are:
* conscience building - modeling appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior
* learning reciprocal, respectful behavior toward others
* fostering the idea of earning vs. deserving
* learning respect for authority, leadership, higher knowledge
* anger management and self-control
* increased self-esteem
* increased self-confidence
* reduced fear of confrontation
* increased ability to focus
* increased sense of inner peace
* commitment to an activity
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