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Author |
: Chris Matakas |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 384 |
Release |
: 2020-07-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9798656527538 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Daily Martial Artist by : Chris Matakas
Discipline, Mastery, And Progress -- Here Is Your Daily Fuel Chris Matakas is at the forefront of pairing martial arts with philosophy, focusing on using these self-defense systems as vehicles for personal betterment. The environment that the arts provide offer the initiate the requisite resistance which calls forth a personal evolution, beginning on the mats, which carries over into the rest of our lives. Martial arts are the vehicle, not the road -- the tea ceremony with which we cultivate our greatest gifts that permeate throughout every aspect of our lives. In The Daily Martial Artist, we experience daily meditations to inspire and educate us to maximize our training, confront challenges in the most productive way, and strive toward our potential. With Hundreds of Passages That Follow The Calendar, You Will Learn: How to optimize your training for maximal growth How to continue your progress despite injuries How to embrace and love the difficult path of mastery How to stay motivated long term How to live and train with purpose How to manage your emotions in training and life How to make the most of your time How to develop a growth-mindset How to become a leader in your community How to create a winning mindset that conquers obstacles How to experience gratitude for your teammates How to learn from the experiences of others How to ask the right questions which yield the most progress How to push yourself to constantly grow How to enjoy your training and love the process CHRIS MATAKAS is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and the lead instructor at the Matakas Jiu Jitsu Academy in Florence, NJ. At the time of this publication, he has written nine books about using martial arts as vehicles for personal development. FERRYMAN SERVICES INC www.chrismatakas.com
Author |
: Joseph Cardillo |
Publisher |
: Da Capo Lifelong Books |
Total Pages |
: 416 |
Release |
: 2006-05-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1569243085 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781569243084 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bow to Life by : Joseph Cardillo
Rooted in the ancient traditions of martial arts, Bow to Life explores personal growth and spirituality through the practical realm, offering a remarkable new tool for everyday self improvement of mind and body. Author Joseph Cardillo — a master of five martial arts, an authority on martial philosophy and psychology, and the author of Be Like Water — describes how one can tap into tremendous inner power and achieve successes wherever one wishes — from dealing with relationships, family life, and the work world to managing emotional and health issues. His approach is distinctively nonviolent, based on the martial arts concepts of self-discovery, inner strength, and spiritual enlightenment. The focus is on creating one's own destiny from within, seeking one's own path rather than relying on pressure from society and other less genuine outside forces.
Author |
: Joe Hyams |
Publisher |
: Bantam |
Total Pages |
: 145 |
Release |
: 2010-05-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307755506 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307755509 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Zen in the Martial Arts by : Joe Hyams
"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.
Author |
: Mike Massie |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 255 |
Release |
: 2013-07-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0989668304 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780989668309 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Small Dojo Big Profits by : Mike Massie
For over a decade, Small Dojo Big Profits has guided martial arts instructors through the risky yet highly rewarding process of starting and running a highly successful and profitable martial art school. Eschewing the conventional wisdom that says you must have a huge school with 300 or more students to be financially successful, the author instead shows you how to take on less risk while working smarter and not harder by running a lean, mean, efficient martial arts studio operation. Author Mike Massie has started three successful martial arts studios from scratch, and has the distinction of opening his first studio with no start-up capital, zero credit, and in a town where he was a complete stranger. Yet, he was able to go from teaching in part-time locations to running his own full-time studio in under a year, and he achieved this while staying in profit from month one. The process he followed is the same one this book is based upon, and this updated version of Small Dojo Big Profits also draws on the author's experience in starting and growing two more successful studios during the recent mortgage crisis and economic recession. A common sense martial arts school start-up and business operations manual, this completely updated version of the classic martial arts business guide is perfect for anyone who wants to maintain their integrity while building a successful martial art school. If you're looking for the best source of complete information for starting, launching, growing, and running a martial art school from scratch, this is it.
Author |
: Shifu Jonathan Bluestein |
Publisher |
: Jonathan Bluestein |
Total Pages |
: 418 |
Release |
: 2014-07-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781499122510 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1499122519 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Research of Martial Arts by : Shifu Jonathan Bluestein
Jonathan Bluestein's Research of Martial Arts is a book about the true essence of martial arts. It includes neither instruction on deadly killing techniques, nor mystical tales of so called super-human masters. Rather, it is a vast compilation of seriously thought-out observations made on the subject by the author, as well as many other martial artists and scientists, with a slight touch of history and humour. The goal of this project had from the start been to surpass the current standard in the martial arts literary market, and offer readers worldwide something which they have never seen before. In essence, a book in which are found countless answers for martial arts practitioners which they cannot be read elsewhere, which address commonly discussed martially-related topics with breadth and depth unparalleled in other works to this day (in any language). It holds among its pages no less than 220,000 words, containing knowledge which would be coveted by many. The aim of this book is to present the reader a coherent, clear-cut, and in-depth view of some of the most perplexing and controversial subjects in the world of martial arts, as well as providing a healthy dose of philosophical outlook on these subjects (from various individuals). At its core is the author's aspiration to build a stronger theoretical foundation for the discussion of martial arts, while addressing matters in innovative ways, which I have come to believe, would help people to better grasp the nature of these arts. There are books by authors who will tell you that some aspects of the martial arts are too complex for concrete, coherent and defined explanations. Others have used ambiguous terminology to explain what they could not pronounce otherwise. This is no such book. This book was written to provide you with the solid, applicable answers and ideas that you could actually understand, and take away with you. This book is mainly comprised of three parts: | Part I: From the Inside Out – External and Internal Gong Fu | This is essentially mostly a very long & thorough discussion of martial arts theory and practice. Traditional and modern concepts and methods are discussed through the mediums of Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Psychology, Philosophy (Western and Oriental alike), sports science, and the author's personal experiences. The Internal Martial Arts of China receive a special, lengthier treatment in this part of the book. | Part II: Contemplations on Controlled Violence | This one is of a Philosophical and Psychological nature, and contains the author's thoughts on the martial arts and their manifestation in our daily lives, with guest-articles by various martial arts teachers. | Part III: The Wisdom of Martial Spirits: Teachers, and the Things They Hold Dear | This part includes various interesting and comprehensive interviews with distinguished martial arts masters, spanning dozens of pages each. Every one of the interviewees is a person whose views and ideas are thought provoking and well-worth reading. The teachers interviewed in this book are: Master Chen Zhonghua (Chen Taiji Quan) Master Yang Hai (Xing Yi Quan, Bagua Zhang and Chen Taiji Quan) Shifu Strider Clark (Tongbei Quan, Wu style Taiji, Shuai Jiao and more) Shifu Neil Ripski (Traditional Drunken Fist and many others) Sifu James Cama (Buddha Hand Wing Chun and Southern Praying Mantis) Itzik Cohen Sensei (Shito-ryu Karate) No matter the age, rank, status or experience – this book was written for everyone who see themselves part of the martial arts community. It is my sincere hope that any person who reads this book will benefit from the time he or she had spent doing so. May this work encourage others to continue intelligent writing and research in the field, as I was pushed forth and built upon the knowledge others have shared before me. May you have a pleasant reading experience! =]
Author |
: Carol Fuller |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 135 |
Release |
: 2019-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781315448060 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1315448068 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Martial Arts and Well-being by : Carol Fuller
Martial Arts and Well-Being explores how martial arts as a source of learning can contribute in important ways to health and well-being, as well as provide other broader social benefits. Using psychological and sociological theory related to behaviour, ritual, perception and reality construction, the book seeks to illustrate, with empirical data, how individuals make sense of and perceive the value of martial arts in their lives. This book draws on data from over 500 people, across all age ranges, and powerfully demonstrates that participating in martial arts can have a profound influence on the construction of behaviour patterns that are directly linked to lifestyle and health. Making individual connections regarding the benefits of practice, improvements to health and well-being – regardless of whether these improvements are ‘true’ in a medical sense – this book offers an important and original window into the importance of beliefs to health and well-being as well as the value of thinking about education as a process of life-long learning. This book will be of great interest to a range of audiences, including researchers, academics and postgraduate students interested in sports and exercise psychology, martial art studies and health and well-being. It should also be of interest to sociologists, social workers and martial arts practitioners. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/doi/view/10.4324/9781315448084, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Author |
: Daniele Bolelli |
Publisher |
: North Atlantic Books |
Total Pages |
: 233 |
Release |
: 2010-05-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781556439483 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1556439482 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition by : Daniele Bolelli
An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. On the Warrior’s Path connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the Star Wars Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom. Aimed at students at any level or tradition of martial arts but also accessible to the armchair warrior, On the Warrior’s Path brings fresh insights to why martial arts remains an enduring and widespread art and discipline. Two new chapters in this second edition focus on spirituality in the martial arts and the author’s personal journey in the field.
Author |
: Janet O'Shea |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 249 |
Release |
: 2019 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780190871536 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0190871539 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Risk, Failure, Play by : Janet O'Shea
Risk, Failure, Play illuminates the many ways in which competitive martial arts differentiate themselves from violence. Presented from the perspective of a dancer and writer, this book takes readers through the politics of everyday life as experienced through training in a range of martial arts practices such as jeet kune do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, Filipino martial arts, and empowerment self-defense. Author Janet O Shea shows how play gives us the ability to manage difficult realities with intelligence and demonstrates that physical play, with its immediacy and heightened risk, is particularly effective at accomplishing this task. Risk, Failure, Play also demonstrates the many ways in which physical recreation allows us to manage the complexities of our current social reality. Risk, Failure, Play intertwines personal experience with phenomenology, social psychology, dance studies, performance studies, as well as theories of play and competition in order to produce insights on pleasure, mastery, vulnerability, pain, agency, individual identity, and society. Ultimately, this book suggests that play allows us to rehearse other ways to live than the ones we see before us and challenges us to reimagine our social reality.
Author |
: Dave Lowry |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 204 |
Release |
: 2011-06-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462900633 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462900631 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis Moving Toward Stillness by : Dave Lowry
Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan is a distillation of the most important lessons learned from a lifetime devoted to martial arts training. Drawing from his highly regarded magazine columns in Black Belt magazine, author Dave Lowry sets out lessons that not only guide us to a deeper understanding of the social values and moral imperatives that are the ancient heart of budo, but speak to us also of the universal nature of those values and of how they remain relevant to us, in the modern West. Among the 45 chapters of this martial arts philosophy book you'll find lessons addressing everything from such well-known martial concepts as "one encounter, one chance" to the art of being alone, from strategy for the modern-day battlefield to the luxury of anger, from subduing the self and bending like the bamboo to maintaining an unwavering calm in the face of death. Essays include: The Way of the Master Excess Baggage Swimming 'Round the Stone Simple Things Even if I Die Not Knowing, But Doing and many more
Author |
: Bohdi Sanders Ph. D. |
Publisher |
: Kaizen Quest |
Total Pages |
: 428 |
Release |
: 2016-09-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1937884198 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781937884192 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Warrior Ethos by : Bohdi Sanders Ph. D.
The Warrior Ethos is a daily motivational book for martial artists and warriors. There are 365 quotes, commentaries and affirmations, one for each day of the year! The reader can read the text for the day, spend some time reflecting on the meaning for him or her, and then use the affirmation during his or her meditation time.The foreword is written by the legendary martial artist, Sifu Al Dacascos. The Warrior Ethos is endorsed by some of today's most respected martial artists.In addition to the quotes, commentaries, and affirmations, there is a entire list of all the quotes used in the book, plus a very comprehensive index which makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.The Warrior Ethos is a book that will motivate and inspire you every day of the year. This book is literally packed full of wisdom! The martial arts and warrior philosophy will make your think and inspire you to live a better life. This is one book that EVERY martial artists should have in his or her library!