Widely practiced but not always understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that have not fully been documented until now.
The Laws of Success offers 8 spiritual principles that, when put to practice in our day-to-day life, will help us attain lasting success and let us experience the fulfillment of living our purpose and the joy of sharing our happiness with many others.
The definitive history of the ninja, based on a wealth of historical texts, local Japanese sources, and John Man's own treks across Asia“An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales of derring-do, feats of endurance and self-sacrifice.
With clear instruction and expert guidance, this fully illustrated guide to Bagua Zhang teaches all you need to know about this subtle, powerful martial art.
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts.
This innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply not only to movement practices of all kinds but to daily life.
Das Buch ist eine Hilfestellung für alle Shotokan Karateka, die sich über das Training hinaus intensiv mit ihrer Kampfkunst beschäftigen wollen – ob als Anfänger:innen oder Fortgeschrittene als Schüler:innen oder Lehrer:innen.
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.
The Six Healing Sounds that keep the vital organs in optimal condition *; Presents vocalizations and accompanying postures that dissolve the tensions at the root of unhealthy chi flow and organ malfunction *; Shows how to release excess heat trapped around the organs and redistribute it to cooler regions of the body to bring balance, health, and calmness to the entire system Thousands of years ago Taoist masters discovered that a healthy organ vibrates at a particular frequency.
A fundamental Taoist practice for enhancing and utilizing chi*; Includes breathing and movement exercises to promote vitality and healing through the cultivation of chi in the tan tien and perineum areas*; Presents the foundational exercises that are essential for more advanced practices such as Iron Shirt Chi Kung and Cosmic HealingTan Tien Chi Kung is the art of cultivating and condensing chi in the lower abdomen--the tan tien--the fundamental power storehouse of the body.
An in-depth guide to the modern practice of Greek martial arts and their beginnings in ancient Greece and Egypt *; Examines the correlation between ancient depictions of one-on-one combat and how martial arts are practiced today *; Explores the close relationship between Greek martial arts and spiritual practice *; Distinguishes between Pammachon (martial arts) and Pankration (combat sports) The ancient friezes and decorative motifs of ancient Greece contain abundant scenes of combat, one-on-one and hand-to-hand.
Written by the American author, Harrie Irving Hancock (1868-1922), this unique manual offers a detailed, practical introduction to the history and essential techniques of Jiu-Jitsu combat and provides an excellent companion for anyone interested in learning about the spirit of the discipline.
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.
"e;There have been many books on judosome highly competent, others well-written or well-illustrated, some fit for beginners, others for the advanced student.
