Whilst written by a Martial Artist, From Bullied to Black Belt is far from a Karate Kid story. It is a true and emotional story of one man's harrowing journey. Author Simon Morrell started life as a victim of bullying and along the way fell to violent assaults and attempted stabbings. As his life shrank, he became agoraphobic and a sufferer of panic attacks but salvation arrived in the form of Julie, a constant strength at his side who eventually became his wife. With Julie's encouragement Simon entered the world of Martial Arts and surprised himself and his loved ones by excelling in it but along the way he learnt some painful lessons in his quest for strength. As he started his recovery and obtained his Black Belt under world champion Alfie Lewis he thought his troubles were behind him. However they were to instead escalate in the most frightening way when a close friend became a drug dealing enemy. Simon and Julie battled together for three years to keep themselves and their children safe from the horrors they faced. From Bullied to Black Belt will show you that where there is courage there is hope and that adversity can be overcome and beaten. If you love Geoff Thompson (Watch My Back) then Simon's books and teachings will be exactly what you are looking for. Simon and his work have been featured in the New York Post, The Daily Mirror (United Kingdom) the Toronto Sun and other international publications. He has also spoken on BBC Radio about his troubles and eventual strengths. His writing won him place on a BBC script writing event. From Bullied to Black Belt went on to be called 'the U.K's Rocky Balboa' by the Film Agency for Wales.
Author: Geoff Thompson, Simon Morrell Publisher: Blue Porch Publishing Published: 04/28/2014 Pages: 200 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.52lbs Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d ISBN: 9780956560346
About the Author Simon Morrell is one of the United Kingdom's leading Martial Artists and Inspirational Speakers but it hasn't always been this way and his success has been hard come by. As a young child he was badly bullied which grew into violent assaults as he approached early adulthood. An attempted stabbing took place by a vicious youth during a particularly frightening period and further beatings followed. Simon became agoraphobic and suffered from life changing panic attacks before deciding he had endured enough. He entered the world of Martial Arts to gain confidence and quickly surprised himself and his loved ones by excelling in it. Today he holds multiple Black Belts including 6th Dan Karate and Dan Grade Krav Maga as well as being a two time Hall of Fame winner. He speaks around the country about his troubles and victories and his story is currently being made into the film Fight Back in the USA. He has spoken in the International Press and on the BBC about his experiences and is currently represented by New York publicist, Mr Bruce Lynn.
