Artistic Movement For A Better Life: How Martial Arts Can Help you Achieve Longevity and Happiness is a comprehensive study of martial arts for health and wellness, by Dexter Candelaria. In this book, Dexter discusses in depth the various benefits of practicing martial arts for physical, mental, emotional, and social health. It contains stories of people from all walks of life all around the world finding strength, purpose, and a channel to express themselves through various styles of martial arts.

Candelaria has compiled extensive research and first hand experiences to promote a more expansive image of physical and mental exercise. Anyone can benefit from picking up this book, from a beginner, to a prized fighter, to a tenured instructor; or anyone striving to get motivated to begin practicing martial arts themselves.