I’ve been a Chuck Norris fan for years. His early movies helped motivate me to study martial arts, and now, as an instructor, I respect and admire the accomplishments he has made, and I especially like how he has helped so many children through his youth programs. It was an honor to meet Chuck Norris, his wife, and the late Howard Jackson a few years ago when he was signing copies of “Against All Odds: My Story.”

I also like that Chuck Norris has strong convictions and beliefs and is not afraid to stand up for them. His involvement in political commentary and support for causes and candidates illustrates that he is not content to sit on the sidelines, but that he is more than willing to stand up, be counted, and express an opinion. Some people criticize celebrities for endorsing causes or candidates, but not me. I respect people who stand up for what they believe in and take ACTION. Regardless of whether or not you agree with Norris, you need to respect the fact that he is taking action on the problems he sees in America.

I’ve been waiting for “Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America” ​​ever since I knew it was coming out. Being a black belt and a patriot, I love the title. But more importantly, I respect Chuck Norris and his views, not just because he’s a fellow martial artist, but because he’s sincere, honest, and makes a lot of sense. I have been waiting for his ideas and suggestions on how to rebuild our country and ensure that the pursuit of the American Dream is available to all. The book was released yesterday and I got off work and immediately stopped at the bookstore to pick up a copy.

I was not disappointed!

I spent the night reading “Black Belt Patriotism” and was very impressed. It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be. He had a lot more research than he expected. In fact, there are more than thirty pages of notes, containing more than three hundred references to the text. Norris did his homework!

Before I continue, I’ll address the elephant in the room. (pun intended) It’s no secret that Norris is a conservative. On the book’s cover, he is described as a martial arts master, actor, and political activist. This book falls into the realm of political activists, and the solutions Norris offers are rooted in his Christian faith and his belief in the Constitution and the framers of the Constitution and the founders of our great nation. If he shares his conservative views, he’ll love this book. You could even stand up and yell, “You call them Chuck!” If you’re a liberal, you won’t agree with many of the solutions Norris offers, and you might even feel insulted that he doesn’t mince words with his beliefs. If you’re independent or somewhere in between, you’ll probably learn some things and reflect on others. Regardless of what field you’re in, I think the book has value in pointing out the issues Norris has. If you don’t agree with his conservative solutions, so be it. Find solutions that support you. But think about the problems and work to find solutions!

The first line of this book is: “I love America: always have, always will.” It is clear from reading this text that Norris truly loves America and the principles on which he was founded. He has researched the history of our country and government far more than the average person, and goes so far as to include in the Appendices; The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, and The Ten Commandments. If you study the more than three hundred references I listed above, you’ll no doubt have a better understanding of our country and government, and a better understanding of where Norris came from. I applaud your inclusion of such material, rather than just saying, “this is what I believe, so here it is.” He gives us the why behind what he wrote. That still doesn’t mean you have to agree with him, but it will surely educate you and open your eyes to the conservative perspective in a different light.

Then the first chapter presents eight issues with America that Norris thinks something needs to be done about. Solutions to these problems are then discussed in the following eight chapters. These issues he addresses are: 1. Norris believes we have forgotten our roots and strayed from the principles and beliefs on which our country was founded. 2. The US debt. Department by both government and individuals is a major problem and as Norris points out, we shouldn’t spend what we don’t have. 3. The United States has failed to enforce our nation’s borders. Norris shares some of the Founder’s recommendations regarding immigration, as well as some of his own recommendations for the problem of illegal immigration. 4. Norris believes that the fourth big problem is that the United States has lost its moral compass. This is probably one of the more “religious” chapters because Chuck’s moral compass is guided by his Faith 5. The next problem is that we have devalued human life. Again, this chapter is influenced by his faith, but we must also remember that in his early films, life was not valued as highly with the high body count of the ’80s action genre. But Norris has changed since then and is the first in admitting it. What I like is that he doesn’t try to change or hide his past, and he openly talks about how he made mistakes in his past and is ashamed of some of what he has done. 6. The sixth problem that Norris addresses is what, according to him, is the failure of our children. Children bear the brunt of cultural decay, and Norris is committed to helping protect our children from predators, as well as caring for them and teaching them values. 7. The next problem he sees is the dissolution of the family. This chapter again focuses on a Christian model for the family, and Norris also makes a case for homeschooling. 8. America’s eighth problem is apathy: physical, mental and spiritual. In this chapter, Norris addresses the declining health and obesity of Americans and calls for healthy living that includes nutritious eating and exercise. He also very briefly adds that he believes that people need to be fed spiritually as well.

Like I said, if you share conservative beliefs with Norris, you’ll love his solutions, or you won’t find this book all that enjoyable. However, regardless of your beliefs, you should find this book educational.

The book is more than educational, it is also motivational. Norris’s love for our country is clear, and he is optimistic that Americans can solve the problems facing the country. This is not a pessimistic look at the problems. This is a call to action to improve our country, to strengthen our country. Norris wants all Americans to participate. He closes the book by saying, “I have committed the rest of my life to ensuring that the America of yesteryear became the America of tomorrow. My wish is that you now join me in encouraging others to do the same.”

I highly recommend this book to all Americans. You don’t have to be a Chuck Norris fan like I am to gain valuable information from Chuck’s research on our country’s history and government. You don’t have to share conservative values ​​and ideals to keep learning and be motivated by his optimistic vision that we can continue to make America great despite the problems we face as a country. You don’t even have to agree that these eight problems are the country’s biggest problems, although we must admit that they are issues that need to be addressed.

Chuck Norris did an amazing job with this book. He investigated himself a lot more than I thought he would, and he encouraged me to do even more to get involved. Read this book and become a Black Belt Patriot!