About The Book
LIFE OF COMBAT
A Story of Survival, Strategy, and Spiritual Strength
LIFE OF COMBAT isn’t just a memoir—it’s a manual of transformation. Born from the ashes of trauma and tempered through military service, this book traces the origins of WU-CHI, a unique combat philosophy created by Dale C. Simmons. More than a martial art, it’s a way of thinking, healing, and empowering. This powerful second volume builds on The 12 Colours of COMBAT, diving deeper into the experiences that shaped both the man and the method that would go on to influence the Marine Corps itself.
Pages
385+
Language
English
Publication date
February 5, 2025
What This Book Offers
Explore the impact, lessons, and legacy behind a warrior’s life.
Origin of WU-CHI
A path forged through pain and purpose, WU-CHI is more than a martial art—it’s the spiritual armor of a survivor turned warrior.
Real Combat Wisdom
Drawn from lived experience, this book reveals the raw, practical mindset needed to survive both inner battles and the field of war.
Transformation & Legacy
From one man’s struggle came a course that changed the Marines—proof that healing and strength can ripple far beyond the self.
The Journey Behind the Warrior and the Way
Life of Combat is far more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for personal evolution forged in the fires of adversity. Written by retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dale C. Simmons, this transformative second volume takes readers beyond the battlefield and into the heart of a man who refused to be defined by trauma. Rising from a troubled past and molded by years of military service, Simmons crafted WU-CHI—The Way of the Empty Circle—not just as a martial art, but as a life system rooted in healing, discipline, and strategic clarity. This book deepens the insights first introduced in The 12 Colours of COMBAT, revealing the pivotal experiences, philosophies, and trials that shaped both the warrior and the method. With raw truth and unwavering focus, Life of Combat empowers readers to face their own battles and emerge stronger, more centered, and ready to lead.