This text explains Ki, the universal life force that can be called upon at will. It teaches individuals how to strengthen and harness the Ki in order to help in periods of stress, and includes meditation, breathing, concentration, and relaxation exercises.

The Thought Provoking writings presented in this book were originally published in the Scott Shaw Zen Blog 6.0. These writings discuss the realities of life, god, Zen, enlightenment, art, cinema, and existence in the way only Scott Shaw can present.

Step into the unseen realms of Kathmandu, Nepal through the artistically interpretative lens of master photographer Scott Shaw.

Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, there is a parental link between the arts.

In Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense, Scott Shaw presents a precise description of the techniques, concepts, and applications of this Korean martial art of self-defense....

Step through the veil of love to encounter the mind of a man and a woman as they each etch their pathway through a relationship gone wrong.

Verse: The penetrating poetry of Scott Shaw.