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HEALTH / MARTIAL ARTS Most Westerners believe that a daily physical
exercise program helps slow the aging process. Yet those whose
bodies appear most physically fit on the outside often enjoy only
the same life span as the average nonathletic person. It is the
internal organs and glands that nourish every function of the body,
and it is the bone marrow that nourishes and rejuvenates the organs
and glands through the production of blood. By focusing only on the
muscles without cultivating the internal organs, bones, and blood,
the Western fitness regimen can ultimately exhaust the internal
system. In Bone Marrow Nei Kung, Master Mantak Chia reveals the
ancient mental and physical Taoist techniques used to "regrow" bone
marrow, strengthen the bones, and rejuvenate the organs and glands.
An advanced practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Bone Marrow Nei Kung
was developed as a way to attain the "steel body" coveted in the
fields of Chinese medicine and martial arts. This method of
absorbing energy into the bones revives the bone marrow and
reverses the effects of aging through the techniques of bone
breathing, bone compression, and sexual energy massage, which
stimulates the hormonal production that helps prevent osteoporosis.
Also included is extensive information on chi weight lifting and
the practice of "hitting" to detoxify the body. A student of
several Taoist masters, MANTAK CHIA founded the Universal Healing
Tao System in 1979 and has taught and certified tens of thousands
of students and instructors from all over the world. He is the
director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and
Resort training center in northern Thailand and is the author of
twenty-six books, includingthe bestselling Sexual Reflexology.
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real-World Violence.
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory
Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical
operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial
arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with:
Violence. Sgt. Miller introduces the myths, metaphors and
expectations that most martial artists have about what they will
ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then compared with the
complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity is one of the
recurring themes throughout this work. Section Two examines how to
think critically about violence, how to evaluate sources of
knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy and
tactics. Sections Three and Four focus on the dynamics of violence
itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on hundreds of
encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals Sgt. Miller
explains the types of violence; how, where, when and why it
develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think, and even
the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness in a
fight. Section Five centers on training for violence, and adapting
your present training methods to that reality. It discusses the
pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts training and gives
a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a military training
method. Section Six is all about how to make self-defense work.
Miller examines how to look at defense in a broader context, and
how to overcome some of your own subconscious resistance to meeting
violence with violence. The last section deals with the
aftermath-the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent
environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives
advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a
student/survivor. You'll even learn a bit about enlightenment.
Practiced by millions of people around the world, the ancient and
gentle Chinese martial art of tai chi offers the perfect balance of
mind and body, strength and flexibility, grace and agility. Its
smooth, fluid movements demand precision and control while offering
exercisers of all ages improved fitness, stress reduction, and
self-defense skills. Whether you are a curious novice, an
intermediate student seeking deeper understanding, or a tai chi
expert, "Inside Kung-Fu's Ulitmate Guide to Tai Chi" offers you a
wealth of insightful, reliable, hard-to-find information from
world-renowned experts in every aspect of tai chi. Inside, you'll
find chapters that inform and inspire, addressing such topics as:
The history of traditions of tai chi chuan How to find and evaluate
schools and teachers Creating a strong foundation of basic
techniques Mastering advanced techniques, including the cultivation
of chi, breath control, and the use of weapons The founders of tai
chi and teh variety of tai chi styles The self-defense applications
of tai chi In this volume, you'll find everything you need to know
to enhance your practice, increase your understanding, and reap the
proven health and fitness benefits of the powerful internal martial
art of tai chi. John R. Little is the author of "The Warrior
Within" and "Bruce Lee: Words from a Master" as well as other books
on Bruce Lee. He is also the author of numerous published articles
on martial arts philosophy and practice. Curtis F. Wong is the
publisher of "Inside Kung-Fu" and other highly respected martial
arts magazines.
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner** Bushido: The
Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on
the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese
culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of
living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear. It is
widely read today in Japan and around the world. There are seven
core precepts of Bushido: Rectitude: "The power of deciding upon a
certain course of conduct in accordance with reason, without
wavering." Courage: "Doing what is right." Benevolence: "Love,
magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity." Civility:
"Courtesy and urbanity of manners." Sincerity: "The end and the
beginning of all things." Honor: "A vivid conscious of personal
dignity and worth." Loyalty: "Homage and fealty to a superior."
Together, these seven values create a system of beliefs unique to
Japanese philosophy and culture that is widely followed today.
Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores
each of these values and explains how they differ from their
Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind
the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a
Samurai--what it meant to have Bushido. In Bushido, Nitobe points
out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture.
He argues that "no matter how different any two cultures may appear
to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and
as such have deep similarities." Nitobe believed that connecting
Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution
to all humanity--that the way of the Samurai is not something
peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race. With an
extensive new introduction and notes by Alex Bennett, a respected
scholar of Japanese history, culture and martial arts with a
firsthand knowledge of the Japanese warrior code, Bushido: The
Samurai Code of Japan is an essential guide to the essence of
Japanese culture. Bennett's views on this subject are
revolutionizing our understanding of Bushido, as expressed in his
Japanese bestseller The Bushido the Japanese Don't Know About.
This book combines academic expertise and philosophical inquiry
with the practical expression of T'ai Chi. The authors combine
eastern philosophy and the wisdom of T'ai Chi as expressed through
a Master. The result is a harmonious blend of Taoist philosophy and
the everyday use of its principles through the Chinese art of T'ai
Chi Ch'uan. The exploration of Taoism and T'ai Chi begins by
examining their origins and affiliations under the title of
Beginnings. Subsequent chapters take up the themes of Harmony
(expressing the duality and interrelation of yin and yang); The Way
(which looks at the philosophy of the Tao and the path that leads
to its practical expression through T'ai Chi); Change (which
examines the influence of the I Ching and the Eight Energies);
Direction (an analysis of the Five Elements); and Energy (which
explores alchemy and the vital energy of ch'i). The primary focus
is on Movement and Stillness, which harmonizes the softness of
movement with the stillness of the inner self -- leading to the
theme of Unity, the ultimate goal of philosophical Taoism and the
practical dimensions of that philosophy in T'ai Chi.
Jock McAvoy was influenced by his poor 1930s background. A
ferocious fighter, a special kind of person who fought hard to give
his family a better standard of living. Many older boxing
journalists believe that the romance of the ring and its hungry
exponents rest, almost entirely, in the years gone by. The 1930s
were, without doubt, the greatest period in British boxing history.
On the social side, this period was hard and desolate: there was no
welfare state, conditions of employment for this generation were
oppressive, everyone worked for wages that allowed no margin for
illness. If a man didn't work, he and his family went hungry. Man
was at his best when up against it and thousands fought to put food
on the table for their families. "McAvoy: Portrait of a Fighting
Legend" lays not only a man but an era to rest.
"Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points." Bruce
Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western
stick fighting techniques The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is
a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short
stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical
stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and
methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with
the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been
practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for
everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and
descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as
you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting. The Art
and Science of Stick Fighting features Nine levels of instruction,
progressing from easy to expert Over 700 photos with motion arrows
A "nondenominational" approach to the stick, utilizing the best of
Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive, methodical approach to
building stick fighting skills This book stands apart from other
stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics
of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author
draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of
both Eastern and Western traditions. The Art and Science of Stick
Fighting begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies.
A stable stance Basic footwork An effective guard From there you
learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in
helpful, easy-to-learn patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable
wielding a stick that it is as though the stick has become an
extension of your body. Once the basics are in place, you learn the
strategies and tactics of fighting with the stick at long, middle,
and close range. By controlling the distance, you control the
fight! Learn important guidelines for sparring, from light contact
up to full-contact training. Learn how to construct your own padded
weapons. Learn effective fighting tips that will rev up your game.
Also included are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short
ranged weapons such as a knife to long range weapons like the
staff. Even detailed techniques to use when your opponent is armed
but you are not! Whether you already study the stick or are just
starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge , The Art and
Science of Stick Fighting is for you!
For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless qigong
classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and
long-lasting youth. This third edition includes Updated pinyin that
includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of
Chinese words). Updated Chinese text character font (providing
better readability). Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, acclaimed for helping
readers better understand qigong concepts, has translated and
written commentaries for both the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon
Changing Classic) and the Xi Sui Jing (Marrow/Brain Washing
Classic). Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its
foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and training
methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe ways for
you to begin your own practice. Contents include General
introduction qigong and practice Historical survey of Da Mo and his
influence on qigong Buddhist and Daoist qigong Adjusting qi with
kan and li Training theory of Muscle Tendon Changing Training
theory of Marrow Brain Washing Whatever style of these classics you
may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the
best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and
deeper.
Krav Maga is a modern and proven self-defence system. Easy to learn
because it is based on natural reflexes, it is extremely efficient
to use against one or more attackers. There is only one goal: to
survive violent conflicts as unscathed as possible. Developed by
the Israeli army and formerly an insider tip in military training,
this close combat system is booming worldwide. Krav Maga is not a
traditional or competitive martial art but pure self-defence. It's
all about survival. Its techniques are constantly developed and
adapted to current threat situations. In his book Krav Maga:
Effective Techniques for Self-Defense, his second on this
self-defence method, the author methodically explains more than 100
Krav Maga techniques for self-defence-including more than 300
detailed photos-by using the principles that make this system so
successful. It includes information on both well-founded basics as
well as advanced techniques, depending on the distance to the
attacker. The effective techniques for self-defence in this book
help to demonstrate what Krav Maga is all about, gives exercise
tips for more successful and safe execution, and provides
information to help the reader further develop the learned
techniques, making this the official book about Krav Maga training.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 'Tyson Fury
is an amazing real-life champion' - Sylvester Stallone, star of
Rocky 'The People's Champion' - Times 'A boxing phenomenon...the
anarchic and enormous sports star may prove to be the last of the
boxing greats' - John Sutherland, The Times Son. Father. Husband.
Brother. Fighter. Showman. Mental health champion. Told with
unflinching honesty and rock-star charisma, Gloves Off by Tyson
Fury is the autobiography of a sporting icon, the like of which we
may never see again. The undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury
looks back on his life and career to understand his remarkable
rise, fall, and rise again, which has seen him journey from the
brink of suicide to boxing immortality, culminating in his
sensational knockout victory against Dillian Whyte at Wembley
Stadium in front of a record-breaking 94,000 fans. Tyson's book
reveals surprising and personal new sides to his character: he
opens up about his fairy-tale romance with beloved wife Paris, and
their down-to-earth life raising six beautiful children. He
describes how his Traveller upbringing forged him, and how his
fighting family, including dad John and his brothers, have
sustained him. In the process, Tyson discusses his mental health
and weight battles, his faith and his greatest boxing experiences.
He discloses deeply moving new stories: in the weeks before the
biggest fight of his career, Tyson was sleeping on a hospital floor
in intensive care tending to his baby daughter, Athena, who was
born premature and fighting for her life. Funny, frank and never
less than entertaining, this is Tyson Fury at his very best, as you
have never read before.
Advanced Taoist techniques for detoxifying and rejuvenating the
internal organs through the release of negative chi
- Works with the navel center, where negative emotions, stress, and
illness accumulate
- Presents advanced techniques to release negative energy from the
body and reestablish a healthy flow of vital energy to internal
tissues and organs
From the Taoist point of view, good health depends upon the free
flow of chi--healthy life-force energy--throughout the body.
Taoists refer to healthy chi as good wind. When energy is trapped
in the body it stagnates and becomes negative, manifesting in the
symptoms of physical or emotional illness. Taoists call this
negative energy sick or evil wind. The advanced Chi Nei Tsang
practices focus on mastering these winds. They include techniques
for developing sensitivity to sick winds, releasing internal energy
blockages, and chasing sick winds from the body to reestablish a
healthy flow of energy.
Negative energies caused by stress, tension, and the effects of
past illnesses tend to accumulate in the naval center, so the
advanced Chi Nei Tsang techniques use elbow pressure on specific
reflex points around the navel to release energy blockages
associated with each internal organ. They also work with wind
access points found near the standard acupuncture points. These
advanced practices build upon the organ detoxification and
rejuvenation practices introduced in "Chi Nei Tsang," allowing the
practitioner to work intensively at an energetic level toward the
restoration of optimum health and well-being.
BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME (R) Hardcover format includes
all photos in FULL COLOR! This book is designed for krav maga
trainees, security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers,
security professionals, and military personnel alike who wish to
refine their essential krav maga combatives, improve their chances
of surviving a hostile attack and prevail without serious injury.
Combatives are the foundation of krav maga counter-attacks. These
are the combatives of the original Israeli Krav Maga Association
(Grandmaster Gidon). It is irrefutable that you need only learn a
few core combatives to be an effective fighter. Simple is easy.
Easy is effective. Effective is what is required to end a violent
encounter quickly, decisively, and on your terms. This book
stresses doing the right things and doing them in the right way.
Right technique + Correct execution = Maximum Effect. Contents
include: Key strategies for achieving maximum combative effects
Krav maga's 12 most effective combatives Developing power and
balance Combatives for the upper and lower body Combative
combinations and retzev (continuous combat motion) Combatives for
takedowns and throws Combatives for armbars, leglocks, and chokes
Whatever your martial arts or defensive tactics background or if
you have no self-defense background at all, this book can add
defensive combatives and combinations to your defensive repertoire.
Our aim is to build a strong self-defense foundation through the
ability to optimally counter-attack.
Millions of people worldwide practice t'ai chi, the most popular
form of which was codified beginning in the 1960s by Cheng Man
Ch'ing. In this scholarly yet practical book, Professor Cheng shows
precisely how the postures and moves of t'ai chi work, with
examples from anatomy and physics, both internally as energetic
principles and externally on opponents. He clarifies the spheres,
triangles, and centripetal and centrifugal forces within physical
exchanges such as push-hands. Contrasting Western and Chinese
techniques of healing, he also explores the relationships of organs
to one another in pathology and the necessary dynamics of
treatment. Professor Cheng explains how the practitioner may serve
as his or her own doctor and, likewise, as the physician or trainer
of an attacker. The martial arts, he says, are not a special case
of unusual power, simply an aspect of adapting natural and cosmic
law to circumstance. This edition of the classic text contains 13
major essays; oral secrets from Cheng's teacher Yang Cheng'fu; a
Q&A with commentary on martial arts classics; the author's
application and functions of each of the 37 postures of the short
form, with the original photographs of him as a young man; two
prefaces; and much more.
While humans have used their hands to engage in combat since the
dawn of man, boxing originated in Ancient Greece as an Olympic
event. It is one of the most popular, controversial and
misunderstood sports in the world. For its advocates, it is a
heroic expression of unfettered individualism. For its critics, it
is a depraved and ruthless physical and commercial exploitation of
mostly poor young men. This Companion offers engaging and
informative essays about the social impact and historical
importance of the sport of boxing. It includes a comprehensive
chronology of the sport, listing all the important events and
personalities. Essays examine topics such as women in boxing,
boxing and the rise of television, boxing in Africa, boxing and
literature, and boxing and Hollywood films. A unique book for
scholars and fans alike, this Companion explores the sport from its
inception in Ancient Greece to the death of its most celebrated
figure, Muhammad Ali.
Bartley Gorman was a legend in the brutal world of illegal
prize-fighting, and this long-awaited auto-biography, with many
unique photographs, lifts the lid on a secret sub-culture.
The story of the relationship between the most devastating
heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him. When
legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato saw thirteen-year-old Mike
Tyson spar in the ring, he proclaimed 'That's the heavyweight
champion of the world'. D'Amato played a huge role in Tyson's
formative years, legally adopting him at age sixteen, and shaping
him both physically and mentally after years of living in poverty.
He would train the young boxer for several years, dying just months
before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
In Iron Ambition, Tyson shares the life lessons that D'Amato passed
down to him and reflects on how the trainer's words of wisdom
continue to resonate with him outside the ring. The book also
chronicles Cus's courageous fight against the mobsters who
controlled boxing, revealing more than we've ever know about this
singular cultural figure.
Apply the ancient close-combat secrets of the Samurai to modern
warfare with this military martial arts self-defense guide. Today's
ground soldier may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. of equipment
when on patrol, or in any situation where they might be engaging
the enemy. Unfortunately, mobility is sacrificed in the name of
protection. In close-proximity combat, the modern soldier is at a
decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent -- but
this is nothing new in the history of warfare. On the battlefields
of medieval Japan, the Samurai faced a similar situation. This
created the need to devise a new defense method that you can learn
from today. In his self-defense guide Modern Hand to Hand Combat,
Isler has blended Samurai techniques with the battlefield combat
needs of the modern soldier. This book gives step-by-step
instructions on how to effectively deal with life and death
situations through movements and principles that still hold true.
These principle-driven guidelines make for a variety of
self-defense applications and are valuable to everyone from law
enforcement officers and security personnel to soldiers and
military professionals. With almost 300 illustrations and a
detailed instructional DVD, the guidelines set out in this book and
DVD set can, and will, significantly enhance the warfighter's
ability to survive in combat. Topics covered include: Chapter 1)
JOURNEY TO CREATION Chapter 2) LESSONS FROM THE PAST Chapter 3)
B.P.C. PHILOSOPHY Chapter 4) FOCUSES OF B.P.C. TRAINING Chapter 5)
THE BASICS Chapter 6) UNDERSTANDING DISTANCE Chapter 7) WINNING
CONCEPTS Chapter 8) EXHAUSTIVE MEASURES Chapter 9) BATTLEFIELD
GROUND COMBAT Chapter 10) TECHNIQUE SET 1 To learn how the martial
arts of the Samurai can be useful to those in the military and
beyond, Modern Hand to Hand Combat is the most comprehensive guide
to blending these two systems for optimal safety and effectiveness.
All disc content is alternatively accessible on
tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
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