Today people around the world are discovering the benefits of Tai-chi, an ancient Chinese system of exercise based on calm, graceful movements that condition the body from the inside out.
For the first time in English, the secrets of the sacred sounds that unlock the principles and spiritual strength of aikido*; Explains the nature of the five vowels that govern the physical manifestations of universal consciousness *; Uses more than 300 photographs to demonstrate a unique approach to aikido techniques that supports advanced spiritual practice*; Author is a 6th dan aikido instructorAikido founder Ueshiba Morihei described the discipline as one spirit, four souls, three origins, and eight powers.
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.
The classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English *; The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline *; Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading *; A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmony Experts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence, the ninja had spiritual values and magical traditions that distinguished them from the soldierlike samurai.
The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong combines physical movement with gentle breathing techniques to promote harmony between body and mind, and is quickly gaining popularity in the West.
Taoist meditation practices for increasing and maintaining mental awareness, memory, and clarity *; Details techniques to increase the level of chi energy in the brain *; Explains how to synchronize the left and right brain by activating the body's energetic potentials *; Shows that by emptying the mind there is more energy to heal the body Wisdom Chi Kung teaches practitioners how to revitalize the brain: to repair function, increase memory, and expand capacity.
In order to master Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels, slowly building up your knowledge and technique as you go.
Mit Freude trainierst du in deiner Judogruppe, erlernst die Grundtechniken, bestreitest die ersten Wettkämpfe und bereitest dich fleißig auf die einzelnen Gürtelprüfungen vor.
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe.
In Martial Arts Home Training: The Complete Guide to the Construction and Use of Home Training Equipment, police and SWAT trainer Mike Young shows you how to make and use ingenious home training aids-from such inexpensive, easily obtainable resources as a grocery bag, an old towel, a worn-out tire, or various construction-site scraps-to enhance your martial arts practice.
This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artistas Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.
Mit diesem Buch wird im deutschsprachigen Raum erstmals ein effizientes Unterrichtskonzept für Nage no Kata mit Hilfe einer neuen Systematik und moderner methodischer Ansätze vorgestellt.
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe.
Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides clear and straightforward lessons to law enforcement officials so they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty.
Complete Kendo is a thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword and a guided tour of the principles and philosophy upon which the art is founded.
