The Warrior's Manifesto is a brief, dramatic statement of ideals, an integrated framework for understanding the motive force driving those who protect and defend, expressed not merely as a series of a
This is the true story of a rock and roll musician who takes up taekwondo at forty years old. Doni Blair, bassist for the Toadies, knows he's past his physical prime, but he's determined to push himse
Martialapplications found within tai chi chuan are a direct link to your tai chi as aform of self-defense. When you study the martial side of tai chi, you can becomeproficient in a variety of high-lev
This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, e
There is a truth in the world of hand-to-hand combat that too many martial artists aren't aware of or refuse to believe. Every time you discover a sure technique, one that makes all your training part
This innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martia
This book explains the principles behind judo and other grappling sports. As a judo expert and veteran coach, Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human
Karate Science: Dynamic Movement is rooted in the teachings of the masters. This book nucleates that knowledge, clarifying and distilling the key principles behind movement dynamics. Martial instruct
This book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling,The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thi
The Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments book clarifies and makes accessible critical aspects of the art that are currently understood and manifested by only a small number of high-level practitioners.Numerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects.Contents include: The meaning and importance of releasing tension in movement for stability, health, and spirituality.The differences between contractive and expansive strength including a promising mechanism for the nature of expansive strength.Numerous experiments for readers to recognize and experience expansive strength and to confirm that they have achieved it.Elucidation of famous master's sayings on mind, strength, and chi.Health and martial advantages of expansion over contraction in tai chi.Protocols using expansion including those for helping an excess curvature of the upper and lower spine and for relieving plantar fasciitis.Quotes from the classics and how they confi
Welcome to Karate makes the thought of practicing martial arts less intimidatingThis book provides mindful, culturally-appropriate encouragement through the beginning of your karate journey. You may h
Sitting Meditation is becoming more and more popular as people realize that finding their inner self brings health, happiness and clear meaning to one's own life. Chinese Qigong has a rich theoretical
For over one thousand years, Da Mo's timeless Classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth. Now, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, one of the world's leading authorities on Qigong
Juji gatame is the pinnacle of armlocks. It remains the most consistently used joint lock in many grappling sports including judo, sambo, jujitsu, submission grappling, BJJ, and MMA. Athletes and coac
Best Book Award Finalist - USA Book NewsTaoist immortals and siblings, Sanfeng and Zrtian have lived for more than three thousand years. Today they face a killing disease that left them orphaned and a
In 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan, thirty-year practitioner Michael Gilman discusses important elements of Tai Chi practice: breathing, body mechanics, Chi, and more.
