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About the Publication
Lucas Black knows only one language: violence. Raised under brutal discipline and forged in the nightclub underworld of South London, he survives by instinct, speed, and ruthless efficiency. On the doors, in back alleys, and on blood-slick dance floors, hesitation means defeat. Then he finds karate.
What begins as an outlet for rage becomes an obsession that takes him far beyond street fights and dojo wars. From the hard men of London to the sacred dojos of Okinawa and the temples of Japan, Lucas is forced to confront a truth more dangerous than any blade: Power without balance destroys the man who wields it. As he walks the warrior’s path, Lucas must decide whether he is destined to remain a weapon — or become something more.
The Light Bringer is a raw, visceral journey through martial arts, masculinity, discipline, and transformation — where the greatest battle is not fought in the street, but within.
Next was the Okinawa Prefectural Karate Museum. They paused at the entrance. Lucas felt his pulse quicken the way it did before a fight.
– Remember – Saito said – this is not a tourist museum, this is where the bones of our art are kept.
Product Details
Publisher: The Ran Network
Publication date: 26 February 2026
Language: English
Print length: 166 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8249386429
Item weight: 235 g
Dimensions: 15.24 x 0.97 x 22.86 cm
Part of series: WordWorld
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter One – The Background
Chapter Two – The Karate Time
Chapter Three – Okinawa And Japan
Chapter Four – The Shaolin Episode
Chapter Five – Murder On The Dance floor And Maria
Chapter Six – Meditation
Chapter Seven – Rin, the Club and Politics
Chapter Eight – SecurityWork and Social Media
Chapter Nine – Rin and The Yin
Chapter Ten – The Lecture
Chapter Eleven – The Leash Is Jerked Twice
Chapter Twelve – A Long Road
Chapter Thirteen – The Return
Chapter Fourteen – The Dalai Lama
Chapter Fifteen – Health And The Way Forward
Chapter Sixteen – Alchemy Complete
About the Author
Steve Rowe is an acclaimed 9th Dan martial arts master and founder of Shi Kon Martial Arts with over 50 years of international experience. His background spans karate, kung fu, tai chi, and ju-jitsu, deeply informed by Zen and Taoist philosophies. Rowe has authored over ten books, including highly regarded martial arts resources and life guides published with The Ran Network. His notable bibliography includes titles such as Soft Front Strong Back, Concepts of Karate, Icebergs Instead of Mountains, and Insights. Known for blending gritty street-level tactics with profound Eastern wisdom, Rowe’s non-fiction works provide invaluable guidance for both martial artists and individuals seeking internal transformation.
