Living the Martial Way
Author: Forrest E. Morgan
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780942637762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA step-by-step aooroiach to applying the Japanese warriors mind set to martial training and daily life.
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Musashi's Book of Five Rings
Author: Stephen F. Kaufman
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2012-05-15
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1462906362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is intended specifically for the martial artist--as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended. It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on martial strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand. Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the Book of Water explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the Book of Fire teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the Book of Wind describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the Book of No-thing describes the "way of nature" as understood through an "unthinking" existing preconception. Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual academic or commercial bias, driving straight into the heart of Musashi's martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido.
Iron Butterfly, The
Author: Choon-Ok Jade Harmon
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2011-02-08
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9781589808904
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChoon-Ok Harmon was born soon after the Korean War, when South Korea was experiencing extreme poverty. This memoir describes the hardships she tried to overcome to achieve a better life. She moves to the U.S. and, through patience and perseverance, pursues her dream of becoming a martial artist. Harmon is now the highest ranking woman in the Korean martial art system of Kuk Sool Won.
Zen in the Martial Arts
Author: Joe Hyams
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 2010-05-05
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0307755509
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.
Clearing Away Clouds
Author: Stephen Fabian
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780834804685
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this personal account, Stephen Fabian presents lessons for mastering life and self. While each lesson is gleaned from a distinct phase Fabian's life experience or martial arts career, taken together they form a step-by-step programme for personal mastery and success in life.
The Inner Art of Karate
Author: Kenji Tokitsu
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 2012-02-14
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1590309499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBudo, the way of the martial arts, is at heart a path of spiritual cultivation and self-realization whose aim is to develop a strategic mind that makes combat unnecessary. Kenji Tokitsu explains the philosophy of karate as budo and looks deeply at the key concepts that are essential for developing the budo mind in karate practice. These concepts are: • distance and timing, • rhythm, anticipation, and intuition, • and the cultivation of explosive but focused energy. These concepts are difficult to teach, but mastering them is the ultimate goal of any true martial artist. Tokitsu expertly guides the reader through these elusive ideas with clarity and a practical view.
Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts
Author: Kenji Tokitsu
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 2003-08-12
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 1570629986
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu—an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher—shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make training in martial arts more meaningful, effective, and personally and spiritually rewarding. Tokitsu emphasizes the mental aspects of martial arts practice including: • The importance of ki development • Seme, or capturing your opponent's mind • Understanding ma, the spatial relationship in combat Studying these concepts, he explains, gives martial artists the tools to train for a lifetime and at the very highest level. Tokitsu also gives a historical and cultural survey of budo, and explains how the Western view of budo training is different than the Japanese—a perspective rarely available to Western martial artists.
Martial Arts After 40
Author: Sang H. Kim
Publisher: Turtle Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9781880336298
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first book on the market to cater to two growing populations, martial artists and baby boomers. Once a blood and guts sport for tough young men, martial arts is now touted by athletes, aerobics trainers, actors, super models and soccer mums as the number one way for adults to get fit and stay in shape. This book addresses important questions like: How old is too old start a marital art?; What type of exercises are best (and which ones are dangerous) for the over-40 martial artist?; What are the effects of ageing and how can martial arts combat them?; How can baby boomers keep up in a martial arts class full of gen-Xers?; What types of injuries are most prevalent after 40 and how can they be prevented? This book takes a positive and enthusiastic approach to taking up or continuing a martial art in middle age or later. Readers will be inspired, reassured and educated.
Filipino Combat Systems
Author: Mark Edward Cody, GM Ray Dionaldo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2005-03-03
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1420823329
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFilipino Combat Systems chronicles the creation, evolution and core concepts of one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. It overcomes the shortcomings inherent in martial art instruction manuals by focusing not on technique, but on the strategy and philosophy of movement behind the technique. Written by a first generation student under the authority and supervision of the system’s Founder and Grand Master, this work is an excellent introduction to the system. FCS is one of the most practical combat oriented martial systems in existence, bridging the gap between the ancient fighting arts and the modern world.
Cracking the SSAT and ISEE, 2020 Edition
Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Published: 2019-06-04
Total Pages: 706
ISBN-13: 0525568093
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER, WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get the prep you need to ace the SSAT & ISEE with 6 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, and tons of extra drills in the book. Techniques That Actually Work. - Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam - Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions - Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. - Complete coverage of the Math, Verbal, and Reading sections for both tests - A thorough review of fundamental math skills and frequently appearing SSAT and ISEE vocabulary words - A detailed syllabus online that you can download and print for easy reference and notes Practice Your Way to Excellence. - 5 full-length, in-book practice tests (2 for SSAT, 3 for ISEE) with detailed scoring instructions - 1 full-length, downloadable SSAT Elementary Level exam online - Practice questions and drills inside the book for every level, subject, and question type to keep track of your progress
