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Watching Your Back: Chinese Martial Arts and Traditional Medicine
ISBN: 9780824828233 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The term "martial art," like the title, The Art of War, has a dissonant ring. To associate art, that sublime expression of the human spirit, with the enterprise of maiming and killing seems almost profane. Similarly, the martial arts have long been associated with traditional medicine. But, how can the art of healing ally itself with the art of killing? Watching Your Back applies Daoist notions of wellness and survival to reconcile these apparent paradoxes and unveil the origins and rationale of the unexplored symbiosis of Chinese medicine and the martial arts. It discusses the... The term "martial art," like the title, The Art of War, has a dissonant ring. To associate art, that sublime expression of the human spirit, with t... |
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102,39 zł |
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Classical Budo
ISBN: 9780834802346 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical "budo," or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, "bujutsu," or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern "judo, kendo, "or "karate." They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental...
Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial ar...
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95,89 zł |
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Tai Chi For Health
ISBN: 9780834804203 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The classic text that introduced Tai Chi to an American audience a generation ago.
The classic text that introduced Tai Chi to an American audience a generation ago.
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95,89 zł |
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Budo Mind and Body: Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
ISBN: 9780834805736 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Budo is about learning more than how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and uncovering meaning in life. Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading iaido teachers in North America, gives expert advice on how to get the most from training in traditional Japanese martial arts such as iaido, kendo, aikido, judo, kyudo, and karate-do. He reveals the essential components of budo training, including:
- how to determine the principles behind techniques - how to develop physical strength, technical strength and strength of character - how to discipline your mind to really focus and... Budo is about learning more than how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and uncovering meaning in life. Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading ...
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84,36 zł |
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ZEN in the Martial Arts
ISBN: 9780874771015 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "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...
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters ...
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57,65 zł |
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Handbook of t'Ai Chi Ch'uan Exercises
ISBN: 9780877288916 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Incorporates all three forms of T'ai Chi, derived from the Yang style - the Long Form, the Short Form and Push Hands. This beginner's guide to T'ai Chi, aims to help improve circulation, digestion and heighten spiritual awareness. The author offers a history of T'ai Chi plus key points of practice.
Incorporates all three forms of T'ai Chi, derived from the Yang style - the Long Form, the Short Form and Push Hands. This beginner's guide to T'ai Ch...
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72,83 zł |
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The Art of Peace
ISBN: 9780877738510 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. New York Times Bestseller These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The Art of Peace, presented here in a pocket-sized edition, offers a nonviolent way to victory and a convincing counterpoint to such classics as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War.
New York Times Bestseller These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearle...
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34,40 zł |
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Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense
ISBN: 9780897501125 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay. Through hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences, Lee s text comes to life as he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques. Topics include basic gung fu stances, waist training, leg training, and the theory of yin and yang.The re-edition of Bruce Lee s original thoughts on kung fu offers martial arts enthusiasts and collectors exactly what they want: more Lee. Featuring...
Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and...
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49,77 zł |
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Small-Circle Jujitsu
ISBN: 9780897501224 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay s broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of every martial artist, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran. In this definitive instructional text, Jay covers the history of small-circle jujitsu; techniques for warm-ups, falling and resuscitation; details on weaknesses of the human body; locking techniques for wrists, fingers, arms, and legs; throwing and choking techniques; and...
The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay s broad-based yet focused ...
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68,99 zł |
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Intermediate Techniques of Jujitsu: The Gentle Art, Vol. 2
ISBN: 9780897501286 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Offers theoretical background to jujitsu, as well as numerous techniques that are designed to serve as a foundation for bringing the serious student to shodan (first-degree black belt).
Offers theoretical background to jujitsu, as well as numerous techniques that are designed to serve as a foundation for bringing the serious student t...
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72,83 zł |
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Reality-Based Personal Protection
ISBN: 9780897501491 / Angielski / Miękka / 386 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Designed as a companion to Jim Wagner's best-selling instructional DVD series, this book covers the complete tactical spectrum of pre-conflict, conflict, and post-conflict techniques and training methods for a wide variety of worst-case scenarios. Mastering these tactics will educate you on the dangers of the modern world and how to survive them.
Designed as a companion to Jim Wagner's best-selling instructional DVD series, this book covers the complete tactical spectrum of pre-conflict, confli...
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84,36 zł |
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The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition
ISBN: 9780913028636 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. This is required reading for practitioners of every style.
A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'ua...
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90,75 zł |
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T'Ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health and Self-Defense
ISBN: 9780913028858 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to "teach" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book.
This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for...
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80,51 zł |
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Capoeira: A Brazilian Art Form: History, Philosophy, and Practice
ISBN: 9780938190295 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Capoeira weaves fighting, music, dance, prayer, and ritual into an urgent strategy by which people live, struggle, celebrate, and survive together. In this book Bira Almeida--or Mestre Acordeon as he is respectfully called in capoeira circles--documents his own tradition with both the panoramic eye of the historian and the passionate heart of the capoeirista. He transports the reader from the damn of New World history in Brazil to the streets of twentieth-century Bahia (the spiritual home of capoeira) to the giant urban centers of North America (wher capoeira is now spreading in new lineages...
Capoeira weaves fighting, music, dance, prayer, and ritual into an urgent strategy by which people live, struggle, celebrate, and survive together. In...
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90,75 zł |
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Comprehensive Applications in Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles
ISBN: 9780940871366 / Angielski / Miękka / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.
For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.
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136,14 zł |
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Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit
ISBN: 9780940871410 / Angielski / Miękka / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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 famous general of the Chinese Song Dynasty.The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the mental body can be strengthened.This book presents...
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 nam...
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115,10 zł |
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Exploring Tai Chi: Contemporary Views on an Ancient Art
ISBN: 9780940871427 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. More and more people all over the world are studying Tai Chi. No matter what style they study, what direction they take, or what level they are at, all agree on one thing: Tai Chi is a limitless journey and there is always more to be learned.There are so many questions along the way and everyone has them, students and teachers alike, questions that are fundamental to all styles of Tai Chi, fundamental to all learning processes.Exploring Tai Chi helps students to understand the intricacies of Tai Chi training, as well as the underlying motives and psychological processes involved in any...
More and more people all over the world are studying Tai Chi. No matter what style they study, what direction they take, or what level they are at, al...
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80,51 zł |
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Five Years, One Kata
ISBN: 9780954446604 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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167,43 zł |
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Healthy Martial Arts
ISBN: 9780972121446 / Angielski / Miękka / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Huge wealth of information for the martial artist to train all aspects of body and spirit, with techniques applicable to all athletes. Innovative injury reduction techniques. Strength, abdominal training that transfers to real life, nutrition, flexibility, performance enhancement drugs, products, and foods, soreness, injuries, breathing, spirit, speed, balance, joint stability, back pain prevention, knee pain, neck pain, and other joint pain, how to make training healthy, and more. Fully illustrated, over 200 photographs. 228 pages. Winner of the International Eastern USA Black Belt Hall of...
Huge wealth of information for the martial artist to train all aspects of body and spirit, with techniques applicable to all athletes. Innovative inju...
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95,89 zł |
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United States Judo Association Coach Education Program Level 1
ISBN: 9780976099246 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Training in the martial arts leads to technical prowess associated with the development of a grace and economy of movement as well as strength and speed. With the learning comes power. With power comes responsibility.the greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Power is something that should be used for the benefit of all. Do not confuse power with force. With power come deeper levels of compassion and caring. True power always leads to higher states of being and a recognition that power flows through us rather than being used by us.
One of the most important lessons of the... Training in the martial arts leads to technical prowess associated with the development of a grace and economy of movement as well as strength and spe...
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96,08 zł |
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