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(4.08) | None | The Way of the Warrior has become a true martial arts classic since its first publication in 1991. The combat techniques of the martial arts of India and the Far East have origins shrouded in mystery and practices protected by traditions of secrecy. In The Way of the Warrior, the world's great masters, experts dedicated to the purest expression of the martial arts, reveal the principles and philosophies that inform their discipline, training, and technique. Richly illustrated in full color and a must-read for any enthusiast, The Way of the Warrior demonstrates the essential paradox of the martial arts-that study of a lethal skill can lead to spiritual enlightenment.… (more) |
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There is a thing inherent and natural,
Which existed before heaven and earth.
Motionless and fathomless,
It stands alone and never changes;
It pervades everwhere and never becomes exhausted.
It may be reagarded as the Mother of the Universe.
I do not know its name,
I call it Tao, and I name it as supreme ...
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu  | |
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This book is dedicated to the authors' families who have been so patient and encouraging with us during the long months it took us to research, film and write about the fighting arts. Howard Reid makes his dedication to Valerie, Amie and Leila. Michael Croucher makes his to Anne, Alice, and Maud. | |
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(Foreword): This book is the end product of several years of research into the nature of the world's fighting systems. It was a master of kung fu in Hong Kong, Master Chan, who spoke of the martial arts as 'using the mathematics of the human body'. | |
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Join the great Masters of India, China, Japan and the Philippines and gain fascinating insight into the martial arts of Kalaripayit, Marma-adi, Kung Fu, Hsing-I, Pa-Kua, T'ai-Chi, Bujutsu, Aiki-do, Kendo, Naginata-do, Eskrima and Shorinji Kempo.
Richly illustrated throughout, The Way of the Warrior is essential reading for the dedicated enthusiast but will prove equally fascinating to all those intrigued by the paradox of the martial arts-the notion that study of a lethal skill can lead to an increased spiritual enlightenment-a fighting way to peace.
Howard Reid PhD is an anthroopologist by training but has been a studend to the martial arts since 1976 when he first began to study Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. He undertook most of the research for major television series on the martial arts, an experience which led to the writing of this book.
Michael Croucher is a higly respected television producer, specializing in plays and documentary programs. While working on the television series on martial arts with Howard Reid, he led the team that filmed the activities taking place in southern Indian 'battle houses,' Japanese 'dojos' and parks in China.
Contents
Foreword
1 The Art of Fighting
2 Myth to History: The Roots of the Martial Arts
The enigma of Bodhidharma
3 The Village Art of Kalaripayit
Vasudevan Gurrukal
Mathavan Asan
Panickar Gurrukal
4 The Shaolin Tradition
Master Chan
5 The Soft Arts of China
A family of martial artists
6 The Classic Weapons Schools of Japan
The Japanese Sword
7 Karate: Art of the Empty Hand
The philosophy of Higaonna Sensei
8 The Modern Martial Disciplines of Japan
9 The Next Steps
10 Martial Systems of the World
Glossary of Terms
Further Reading
Author's Acknowledgements
Index of Chinese Terms
Index