AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE
AND AT YOUR LOCAL CBK DOJO
If you are a CBK member or a past student during the past 50 years you need to read this book!
Fascinating, factual, and revealing
The True North Dojo tells it like it was and as it is!
Included are featured stories authored by and about the amazing
Professor Don Jacob, Patrick McCarthy 9th Dan Hanshi, and Shihan Scott Bullard.
More stories about the legendary O’Sensei Richard Kim,
Don Warrener, and many CBK alumni – Dan Coles, Mike Sweeney, Edward Comeau, Steve Stranges, John Craig, Leigh Mueller, Rajan Bassi, Jordan Gieble, Kieran Mueller, Shaun Emery, Tina Parker, Lucy Peel and Wendy Foster.
Click on this link to view Shihan’s YOU TUBE Intro
First off mission accomplished. Great job documenting the schools history, highs, lows and everything in between. A great read for anyone interested. It’s the unvarnished truth which I admire. No BS. Tell ugly stories as they are. Makes it credible and enjoyable to read. – Erik Magraken Hillside Dojo
I completely recommend reading this book for any and all members of Canada’s Best Karate family. Was really great to learn about the history of the Dojo I cherish.
– Elizabeth Hall Royal Oak Dojo
It’s an inspirational story of the many roads that a person can travel over the course of one’s life. There may be ups and downs but a person can find happiness and success by staying true to themselves and their beliefs. Bob knows and shows that hard work and confidence has allowed him to prevail in whatever he decides to do. The book is an interesting read of his travels.
– Ron Smith Sports Reporter Brockville, Ontario
Whether you are an experienced Karateka, a novice student or simply interested in karate you will find something of value in Bob Mueller’s latest book “The True North Dojo, Canada’s Best Karate Story”. Bob leads the reader through pivotal developments in martial arts instruction in Canada while highlighting the lives of some of this nation’s most notable karate practitioners. The good, the bad and the ugly come to life in Bob’s writing and in the chapters of special contributors. A valuable resource for anyone looking to make their own mark in this world.
– Don Lovell National Record Holder Canadian Powerlifting Union
…Do You Like a real life good story? “The True North DOJO” allows you into the mind, character and leadership of a true for life Sensei: a teacher, a master; a community builder & leader of men, and women; an inspiration to children. Jump through a window of Bob Mueller’s DOJO and live 50 years of his quest to be all he could be and in so doing inspiring countless others to “Find their (Dick) Butkus! I can relate to some, as I am sure you will, of the many special, challenging, and heart wrenching moments that built Bob’s experiences, memories, and skills in becoming a true “life artist” standing amongst its many aspiring painter’s. Thank you Bob for your transparent account in finding the best version of you. Well done. ‘Subarashi!’
– Greg Sikora (Alumni Parent)
Bob Mueller taught all my children karate after we first arrived on this island in 1989. All three children have children who continue to practise karate. Now reading his book, which has half a century of karate history in North America in its pages, I am reminded of how lucky we were to meet him!
– John Craig
It’s an inspirational story of the many roads that a person can travel over the course of one’s life. There may be ups and downs but a person can find happiness and success by staying true to themselves and their beliefs. Bob knows and shows that hard work and confidence has allowed him to prevail in whatever he decides to do. The book is an interesting read of his travels.
– Ron Smith Sports Reporter Brockville, Ontario
Originally I scheduled to attend class on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. However, and I am not just saying this but reading a bit of Sensei Mueller’s book was really inspiring and it helped me realized I need to put more effort and time into karate. Therefore, I was hoping along with my current days, I could also add Monday and Thursday? Thanks 🙂 Kindest regards
– Adshayaa Toronto Karate Student
You comment several times how the school is open to progress and in fact does progress. This always impressed me. The school has tradition and a curriculum but is not tied to rigid old-fashioned ways because of tradition for tradition’s sake. Important to embrace change. Reminds me of the Darwinian truth that the most successful species are not the biggest, strongest or fastest. Its those that adapt to the change best. For whatever its worth those are my 2 cents. Great read and great job!
– Erik Magraken Hillside Dojo
Available to everyone
November 15, 2021.
Pre-order and purchase the book directly from the author and he will personally sign each copy.
