Masters of Perception: Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts (Diepersloot Jan)(Paperback)

Masters of Perception: Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts (Diepersloot Jan)(Paperback)

Divided into four parts, this book describes the developmental stages of the internal martial artist. The first requirement lies in the constant cultivation and maintenance of proper posture and breathing habits, both in the stillness of sitting and standing and in the movement of the body. The

Chinese Martial Arts (Lorge Peter a.)(Paperback)

In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. Individuals who were adept in

Arts Integration in Education (Mardirosian Gail Humphries)(Paperback)

Arts Integration in Education is an insightful, even inspiring investigation into the enormous possibilities for change that are offered by the application of arts integration in education. Presenting research from a range of settings, from preschool to university, and featuring contributions from

Filipino Martial Arts: Exploring the Depths (Lewis Peter A. H.)(Paperback)

The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names, including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima, or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino martial arts are fast and dynamic and

Chinese Martial Arts Cinema: The Wuxia Tradition (Teo Stephen)(Paperback)

A study of the Chinese martial arts film focusing on the wuxia (martial chivalry) genre from its beginnings in the Shanghai cinema of the late 1920s to Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Zhang Yimou's Hero (2002) and House of Flying Daggers

Animal Day - Pressure Testing the Martial Arts (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Written with the intention of educating the reader in all aspects of 'pressure testing' the martial arts to ensure that the technique and character fit when it really matters. This book aims to explode the myths about what does and what does not work in martial arts on today's dangerous

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel (Wilson Sean Michael)(Paperback)

A graphic novel version of this classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an 18-century samurai, brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem

Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy: Integrating the Expressive Arts and Ecotherapy (Atkins Sally)(Paperback)

Responding to the increased interest in the integration of expressive arts and ecotherapy, this book presents a nature based approach to expressive arts work. It provides an overview of the two fields, emphasizing how they can enrich and learn from each other, and highlights attitudes and practices

Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit (Liang Shou-Yu)(Paperback)

Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese internal martial arts.Xingyi means 'Shape Mind', and Quan means 'Fist' or 'Style'. The name derives from the style's imitation of the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: And Other Tales (Wilson William Scott)(Paperback)

This collection of parables written by an eighteenth-century samurai is a classic of martial arts literature. The tales are concerned with themes such as perception of conflict, self-transformation, the cultivation of chi (life energy), and understanding yin and yang. Some of the parables seem

Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai (Hatsumi Masaaki)(Paperback)

The philosophies and techniques of Japanese sword-fighting as explained by a martial arts

The Knightly Art of Battle (Mondschein Ken)(Paperback)

This volume offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of late medieval martial arts, from wrestling to fencing with the longsword to the subtle tricks that could be employed when jousting on horseback. Using superb details of lively pen drawings highlighted with gold leaf, the book features some

The Book of Five Rings: A Graphic Novel (Wilson Sean Michael)(Paperback)

A graphic novel retelling of the classic martial arts manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning--by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi This graphic novel version of The Book of Five Rings, the iconic book of confrontation and victory by the famed seventeenth-century duelist and

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Chengfu Yang)(Paperback)

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu's seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan--now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a

The Medieval Dagger (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

The term 'medieval martial arts' conjures images of armoured knights wielding sword, lance, and axe. While the image is correct, at the foundation of knightly combat was a sophisticated form of close quarter combat, centered on fighting with-and against-the dagger, a deadly weapon of both

English Martial Arts (Brown Terry)(Paperback)

This book investigates the weapons, history and development of the English fighting system and some of the beliefs and social pressures that helped mould it. The second half examines various English fighting techniques drawn from historical texts and manuscripts including bare-fist fighting,

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - Tiangan Dizhi: The Heart of Chinese Wisdom Traditions (Wu Zhongxian)(Paperback)

Essential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts, including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22 GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each, and their interactions and

War and Cinema - The Logistics of Perception (Virilio Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Reveals the convergence of perception and destruction in the parallel technologies of warfare and

Kippford Mermaid - A Multi-Sensory Story (The Arts End of Somewhere)(Paperback / softback)

Choke Hold (Faust Christa)(Paperback)

INSIDE THE WORLD OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - AND MURDER... Angel Dare went into Witness Protection to escape her past -- not as a porn star, but as a killer who took down the sex slavery ring that destroyed her life. But sometimes the past just won't stay buried. When a former co-staris gunned down,

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine (Veith Ilza)(Paperback)

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine has become a landmark in the history of Chinese civilization. Written in the form of a dialogue in which the emperor seeks information from his minister Ch'I-Po on questions of health and the art of healing, it is the oldest known document in

Bruce Lee: A Life (Polly Matthew)(Paperback)

The 'definitive' (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between eastern and western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Forty-five years after Bruce Lee's sudden death at age

Bruce Lee the Art of Expressing the Human Body (Lee Bruce)(Paperback)

Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book. The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for

European Integration: A Political History, Second Edition (Gilbert Mark)(Paperback)

A balanced narrative of European integration from its inception in the postwar period to the present, this book remains the standard for concise histories of the EU. Set in the post-war period, Gilbert concludes by considering the EU's future in light of the crisis that has taken hold in the