The Black Belt is the highest belt color that signifies one’s competence and mastery of basic techniques and principles in martial arts.

Author, psychologist, and First Degree Black Belt Rob Smith candidly shares his personal successes and failures, and how they eventually lead him to pursue martial arts — and embark on a “Black Belt journey” in his personal and professional life; an unforgettable odyssey that he colorfully captures in his memoir-style book, Black Belt for Life.

“Rob Smith’s candor about his life’s journey provides the reader with keen insights that one should apply to their own life.”

— Col. Arnold Scheller, M.D.

“This is an essential book for anyone who wants to pursue excellence in life.”

— Grand Master Joseph Esposito, Kenpo Karate

Excellent . . . and thanks for writing this book”

— Rob Jacob, author of Martial Arts Biographies: