An innovative guide to applying the strategies of a bodyguard to create a Buddhist ';security plan' for protecting ourselves from suffering *; Presents the unique concept of the ';bodyguard' and its protection tactics as a metaphor for explaining and implementing Buddhist teachings *; Recasts the Four Noble Truths as the Four Noble Tactical Truths, the Eightfold Path as the Eight Tactics Plan, and the notion of Interbeing in the Buddhist world as the Tactics of Interdepending *; Offers a new, modern understanding for the new generation of Buddhist practitioners intrigued by a more Western take on Buddhism Drawing from his extensive experience as a professional protection agent, Jeff Eisenberg uses the tactics and strategies that a bodyguard employs in protecting a client from a threat as a blueprint for creating a Buddhist ';security plan.
This manual offers assistance to all Shotokan Karateka to use when training or intensively preparing skills - for beginners as well as advanced students.
This book is aimed at both the experienced Karate student and those just starting up in finding their way through the theoretical and historical background of Karate and in the practice of the so-called "e;secret techniques"e;.
The book is aimed at providing the newcomer to Kata as well as the Kata club instructor with up-to-date lessons that can be used immediately on the mat without any other preparation.
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.
This collection of fascinating short reads on Daoist thought, including Chinese medicine brings together some of the most popular articles from the Scholar Sage online magazine, alongside new material from Damo Mitchell.
In this book, Vedant has put together eight simple yet highly effective Kung Fu techniques to help protect oneself from the unfortunate possibility of assault.
"e;Dierk Hagedorn continues to solidify his reputation as one of today's most talented authorities on German Fechtbucher with another superlative volume.
"e;Dierk Hagedorn continues to solidify his reputation as one of today's most talented authorities on German Fechtbucher with another superlative volume.
Navigating between society's moral panics about the influence of violent videogames and philosophical texts about self-cultivation in the martial arts, The Virtual Ninja Manifesto asks whether the figure of the 'virtual ninja' can emerge as an aspirational figure in the twenty-first century.
This Third and last book of the 'Protect You' series has been comprehensively revised and updated to incorporate the New and Final addition titled 'Protect You - Communication Management'The Ultimate Self Defence Guide offers the complete Protect You Trilogy in one exclusive book; Protect You - Communication Management Protect You - Understanding Bullying and Aggressive Behaviour Protect You - The Street Smart WaySelf defence remains a worry for everyone and is integral to self preservation.
Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless?
A groundbreaking investigation into the migration of martial arts techniques across continents and centuriesThe presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion.
Japans Ryukyu archipelago was the birthplace of two methods of self-defense now practiced worldwide: Okinawan Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu, known as Okinawan Kobudo.
Tae Kwon Do is more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defense, exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to improve oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history.
With clear, step-by-step information on the moves everyone should know and master to compete in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), this workbook provides tips and techniques from the MMA Worldwide Association's training manual on how to parlay these moves into success in the ring.
Authentic qi gong as practiced in the Shaolin Temple where this discipline originated centuries ago *; Reveals the fundamental spiritual principles and includes both a short and long form of the daily exercises*; Explains the benefits of mastering energy in the body, such as organ strengtheningThe great teacher Bodhidharma is credited with the creation of Shaolin Temple qi gong and kung fu in the 6th century CE.
A guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi *; Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions *; Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the ';small frame' primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy *; Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing *; Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat Following the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien.
Morihei Ueshiba, who founded Aikido early in this century, intended that his martial art would give form to profound spiritual truth, and lead to a unification of the world's peoples.
In MMA Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of America's Hottest Sport, the authors, editors, and writers for MMA Worldwide delve deep into the dramatic, awe-inspiring underpinnings of the mixed martial arts universe.
Providing a careful selection of the very best lessons from Tapout magazine, this book features moves and techniques from a wide spectrum of mixed martial arts in brilliant and easy-to-understand detail.
Brock Lesnar became the biggest name in international Mixed Martial Arts when he debuted in 2008, and not just because of his jaw-dropping 6'3"e;, 265-pound physique.
Before Frank Shamrock became known professionally as "e;The Legend"e;-winning almost every mixed martial arts title in existence-he endured a childhood marred with abuse, neglect, and molestation that led to an equally troubled young adulthood.
