Almost since the inception of jiu-jitsu, probably twenty-five centuries ago, the Japanese began to get inklings of the possibilities of that wonderful science of vitality which has since become known under the name of Kuatsu.
Illustrated exercises for strengthening your life energy to heal yourself and others*; Presents a thorough understanding of ki and teaches how to access ki through breathing*; Includes a series of exercises, accompanied by photographs, for strengthening, smoothing, balancing, and transmitting kiOne morning in 1979 Mallory Fromm awoke in his Tokyo apartment with agonizing pain shooting through half of his body.
Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) Miyamoto Musashi's Go Rin no Sho or the book of five rings, is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War and Chanakya's Arthashastra.
Nestor Galarraga -author of Taekwon-Do, The Evolution Factor (Taekwon-Do, factor de evolucion)- offers us a revealing path towards the development of personal power, and he shows us the fundamental axes of his transformation into an authentic warrior.
Néstor Galarraga —autor de Taekwon-Do, factor de evolución— nos ofrece un revelador camino hacia el desarrollo del poder personal y nos muestra los ejes fundamentales de su transformación en un auténtico guerrero.
A detailed guide to what it takes to master anything*; Explores in depth the foundational skills and operating principles that empower mastery, including accurate perceptive awareness and effective interaction*; Looks at how to control your mind and transform your perceptive experience so what you are experiencing aligns with what's actually occurring*; Presents a step-by-step breakdown of the principle of effective interaction and explains how to overcome the major obstacles to masteryBecoming a master in a particular area is not tied solely to innate ability or talent nor to years of rote practice.
Unlike most makers of modern or futuristic films, George Lucas turned away from the standard special operatives or secret agents when he created the heroes for his epic Star Wars saga.
This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "e;Way of the Warrior"e; as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.
When he stumbles by chance into a backstreet teashop to shelter from the unrelenting Taipei rain, the author begins a journey that will lead him to the wisdom of the Adept Shun Yuan of the Heavenly Dragon sect, an order of esoteric Buddhism laced with Taoist practices.
A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end--an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and of Japanese history.
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "e;Way of the Warrior.
Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts.
Karate: The Art of "e;Empty-Hand"e; Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate--the most widely practiced style of Karate--and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide.
The beautiful, complex movements of Bagua require a lifetime to master fully, but can be practised with significant physical and mental health benefit at any level.
A clear introduction to Taiji, a slow and rhythmical martial art, this visual guide shows how it can be used as a 'moving meditation' that bestows strength, vigour and longevity.
