This introduction to the martial arts emphasizes the spiritual and philosophical aspects of such sports as judo, karate, and taekwondo. Readers will learn that the martial arts are not about fighting, but rather about discipline, physical and mental focus, and respect.
Martial artists have long been admired for their discipline and feats of mental and physical strength as well as the ability to shut out distraction and focus precisely on the task at hand. The authors here reveal how to master these qualities for martial arts and sports performance. Centred on the Japanese concept of kiai, the book explains how ...
The authors of this book return to original sources to explore the history, philosophy and spirituality of the martial arts. From these they have extracted practical information and simple exercises for breathing, body alignment, strength and flexibility.
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