Testimonials
A few words from the students who have taken our courses
“How does one thank a person for giving you back a life you never had? For giving you much more than you’d asked for?
For showing you a person you never imagined you could be?”
Linda D. – Author – Walnut Creek, CA
“This course was the best event of any kind I have ever been
involved in. It delivered everything it promised and more.”
Steven R. – Accountant – Felixstowe, England
“I have never known anything to have such a great and lasting positive effect upon me. I’ve never felt more centered in myself.
I have a greater sense of trust in myself and safety in the world.
I am positive I will never slip into victim mode again –
the old patterns have been broken.”
Phil M. – Shop owner – Ipswich, England
“It was great, just great. I’ve been to many workshops and the way you worked on so many levels at once was masterful.”
Naomi N. – midwife – N. CA
“Without a question, the most moving experience of my Life”
Lynn K. – Nutritionist – Danville, CA
“I felt the experience involved every part of me –
emotions, body and spirit.
I believe it was made possible by Michael’s way of being –
his gentleness, sensitivity, genuineness, nonjudgmental attitude
and sense of humor. I was able to trust him absolutely.”
Linda C. – Rape Crisis Counselor – Brettenham, England
“You have given me something utterly priceless. My life is changed.” Michael O. – Physicist – Bristol, England
“Dan Millman’s four day intensive was powerful and life changing for me. Your course was more powerful mainly because the ability to be supported emotionally and spiritually was there and we had the chance to talk out the consequences of our physical beings.”
Patricia A. – Nurse – Salem, OR
Warrior's Poem
I went on a long journey once with a circle
of sister-friends.
We were led into the unknown by a Great Warrior.
We crossed the deserts and plains of our souls
and fought many battles.
The Great Warrior gave us the tools to fight our battles but he did not help us fight them.
He stood and watched in love and silence.
We shared our victories and defeats in circles
with fire in our hearts.
We, too, became great warriors.
Now, the Great Warrior and my sisters must part.
I will miss them, but I will always carry in my heart this moment in time and know they are fighting
great battles along with me.
-Devon Herkelrath November 8, 1992
Sonoma, California
An Element of Energetic Strength
“Michael’s Awakening the Warrior Spirit class is one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever had. Physically, I felt stronger and more capable than ever before, mentally I felt unlimited and peaceful, and spiritually I felt connected and empowered. His skillful mix of Qi Gong, self awareness, and intensive martial arts training produced in me a true warrior, and I now feel capable of manifesting heaven on earth and living an abundant, safe and protected life. During his course we were pushed to look closely, deep within ourselves to achieve understanding, and peace regarding who we truly are. We were also pushed to our physical limitations, until we were able to surpass them and become stronger and more capable for it. Within just about a week, Michael’s students were able to go from not knowing any martial arts at all, to becoming truly effective in self protection, even against knife and gun attack.
He taught us an element of energetic strength and grounding that sky-rocketed our physical potential. I was so inspired from his course that I enrolled in the best martial arts dojo in my area when I got back home. I was thoroughly disappointed however, because after two months of lessons at the dojo I had not even begun to scratch the surface of all that Michael had taught me during my short 5 days of training with him. For anyone who has never experienced learning from Michael, the best way I can describe it is by comparing it to Karate Kid. There was a lot of “wax on, wax off” type training that at first could be confusing but later proved to be exceptional in its effects. His training was incredibly effective and incredibly pleasant as he truly creates a safe, encouraging, non-judgmental environment for learning. Thank you Michael because even though I have not practiced martial arts regularly since taking your course, I now have a profound, instinctual ability for self defense that will never leave me, and that is incredibly valuable.”
Andrea S. – Encinitas, CA.