k, Howard Reid & Michael Croucher: The Way of the Warrior

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.

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Although "The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" was first published in 1987, it continues to be an important contribution to the martial arts and vital reading for all serious practitioners of the fighting arts. It belongs on the shelf with the best of the best of martial art books.

Historical information on the origin of martial arts is all too scarce and suspect, but the authors succeed in shedding light onto this elusive subject. Howard Reid and Michael Croucher committed themselves to exhaustive research and extensive travels in order to observe and interview both students and masters of numerous martial arts systems. They provide readers with valuable insights into the origin of martial arts and where these arts stand at the present time. It is to their credit that they were able to accomplish this task and present the reader with a wealth of knowledge; all condensed into a mere 223, very readable, pages.

Their writing is clear and intelligent and follows the historical timeline of the oriental fighting arts, such as the ancient art of Kalaripayit, Shaolin Temple boxing, kung fu, karate, Jujutsu/Jujitsu, Filipino arts and the many forms that derived from them. The authors also cover some of the weapons used in the fighting arts, especially the cultural significance and utility of the Japanese samurai. They write of the importance of Buddhism, philosophy, meditation, kata (formal exercise), tradition, culture and much, much more. The book is well-presented and profusely illustrated with drawings, paintings, and photographs. "The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" can also serve as a reference book.

"The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" is not a how-to book of self-defense. The reader will not acquire fighting skills by reading it; its goal is to pass on to the reader a firm understanding of the basic history of the numerous Asian martial arts, their founders, masters, philosophies, their gradual evolution, and where they stand in today's world. Buy it, read it, and keep it for the future.

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The Way of the Warrior : The Paradox of the Martial Arts / Howard Reid & Michael Croucher

Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY
ISBN-10: 1-58567-513-X / 158567513X
ISBN-13: 978-1-58567-513-5 / 9781585675135

Nimiösivulla olevan ISBN-numeron perusteella tämä on 2002 -painos:
2002. Overlook Press
978-0-87951-606-2 (ISBN)

itämaisperäiset lajit - budolajit - kamppailulajit - karate - itämainen filosofia - taiji - aikido - kendo - wushu - kung fu

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