Blending timeless samurai wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience, philosophy, and leadership strategy, The Modern Samurai offers a new blueprint for success in the 21st century—one where true victory lies not in defeating others, but in conquering oneself.
“History shows us that ruthless leaders may rise quickly, but they fall just as fast,” says Prince Gharios. “The Modern Samurai is a call to return to wisdom, unity, and integrity—qualities that make leaders not only effective, but enduring.”
The Modern Samurai: The New Paradigm for Success, Business, and Self-Improvement is available now on Amazon worldwide in paperback, Kindle, and hardcover editions.
The Modern Samurai challenges outdated notions of success by replacing the pursuit of being “number one” with a deeper quest: becoming the best version of yourself. Drawing from Bushidō, the principle of Masagatsu Agatsu (“true victory is victory over oneself”), and the art of Aikido, the book reframes leadership, business, and personal growth as paths of critical thinking, compassion, and balance.
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With its mix of epic vision and practical tools, The Modern Samurai has been described as “a rallying call for a new generation of leaders.” It continues the author’s body of work that includes international bestsellers such as The Sovereign Perspective, Logos One, and Royal Sovereignty vis-à-vis International Law.
“Every era must choose its legacy,” Prince Gharios notes. “We can leave behind division, greed, and cynicism—or we can rise as Modern Samurai, leaders of wisdom, compassion, and honor.”
Aikido was once admired as one of the most profound martial arts ever created—an art that united philosophy, harmony, and martial efficiency. But in recent decades, it has too often been dismissed as ineffective, unrealistic, or little more than choreographed dance. This decline has left countless practitioners frustrated and has fueled widespread criticism from the broader martial arts community.
In his groundbreaking book, HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor, an awarded and #1 best-selling author of fifteen books (including many peer-reviewed works), confronts this crisis head-on. AIKIDO: You’re Doing It Wrong! is not another glossy manual of techniques or an uncritical tribute to tradition. Instead, it is a powerful call to honesty, reform, and revival.
Now in its Second Revised Edition, the book has already achieved #1 Best Seller status in two Amazon categories, making it one of the most talked-about works on Aikido today. It combines historical insight, practical martial analysis, and decades of personal experience to answer the difficult questions many practitioners avoid.
Prince Gharios challenges blind traditionalism, compliant training methods, and unrealistic ukemi, exposing the reasons why Aikido has lost credibility. But rather than leaving the reader in despair, he offers a clear roadmap for reclaiming Aikido’s martial essence—one rooted in efficiency, realism, and adaptability without betraying its spiritual foundations.
Whether you are a lifelong aikidoka, a martial artist from another discipline, or a newcomer curious about the art, this book will change the way you see Aikido. It is provocative yet constructive, critical yet deeply respectful, and above all, it is written with the love of someone who refuses to let this extraordinary martial art fade into irrelevance.
With its international recognition and bestselling status, AIKIDO: You’re Doing It Wrong! is already shaping the global conversation about the future of Aikido. It is more than a book—it is a manifesto for reform, evolution, and survival. (get the book HERE)
Aikido’s survival depends on facing uncomfortable truths. This book strips away illusions and exposes why so many demonstrations fail under real pressure. It calls for structural integrity, realistic training, and martial accountability, reminding us that “martial” is not just a decorative word in “martial art.” For practitioners who want Aikido to be respected again, this book offers a clear, uncompromising path forward. (get the book HERE)
The revised edition expands the core arguments and adds new sections addressing modern criticism of Aikido, the role of ukemi in effective training, and the dangers of turning practice into mere choreography. This edition reflects global feedback from readers and continues to affirm why the book has earned its place as a #1 bestseller in two Amazon categories. (get the book HERE)
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