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Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror - Martial Arts in Womens Lives (Paperback) Loot Price: R416
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Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror - Martial Arts in Womens Lives (Paperback): Stephanie Hoppe

Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror - Martial Arts in Womens Lives (Paperback)

Stephanie Hoppe

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- Twenty-four women martial artists discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps bring meaning and purpose to their lives
- Women aged 12 to 83 are interviewed on the importance and meaning of martial arts in their lives.
- Explores in-depth why many women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts.
- An inspiration for anyone concerned with enhancing the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life, and for those interested in women's self-defense and safety.
"Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror" explores in depth how, why, and to what effect considerable numbers of women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. The twenty-four women interviewed here discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps to bring meaning and purpose to their lives. Their disciplines include T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Capoeira, Wing Chun, Judo, Kajukenbo, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung Fu, and their backgrounds are equally diverse. Some were accomplished athletes before beginning, while others had never been comfortable with their physical bodies until discovering the martial arts. All have received deep spiritual nourishment through their practice, integrating and healing their bodies and minds as well as enriching community bonds. Those interested in women's studies will find a wonderful sample of contemporary American women who speak articulately about the forces that have shaped their lives.

General

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 2000
First published: March 1998
Authors: Stephanie Hoppe
Dimensions: 253 x 205 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 978-0-89281-662-0
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts > General
LSN: 0-89281-662-7
Barcode: 9780892816620

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