A compilation of martial wisdom from martial arts masters and amateurs from around the world.
When asked the question "what is the greatest lesson you've taken from the martial arts?" this book is a compilation of responses from some of the most renowned martial artists in the world.
Contributors include:
Diana Lee Inosanto
Dr Yang Jwing-Ming
GM Wong Kiew Kit
SGM S. George Pesare
Kancho Deena Naidu
Guro Peter Freedman
Michael A. Vollero
Master Spencer Gee
Will Howard
Mark E. Magee
Diane Reeve, M.Ed.
Anne Spalter
Cristian Gosti
Tim Bailey and more...
The term “martial art” has been defined for thousands of years and continues to have its own definition to every practitioner who has ever donned a gi, or a sash, bowed to an opponent in the ring, sat in contemplative practice on a mat, or defended their home and family from danger.
Martial arts instructors and masters will define martial arts in their own way and they will impress that upon their students. That message will be received and changed by every student to come after them and will be a function of their own situation, their own beliefs, their time in history and their place in the world. The definition of a martial art is ever-changing, and like the oceans of the world, will continue to change and reshape themselves, and transform the lives of those involved.
No definition will ever be correct, nor will it ever be incorrect. This book distills the definition of the martial arts to the single greatest lesson learned by some of the most distinguished names in martial arts from around the world. By answering this one question, martial arts masters and amateur students alike share their lesson with others, be it simple or profound.
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Universal insights through deeply personal stories
This short book is a compilation of first-person stories and explanations that gives real insight into what you can get out of studying martial arts. I was amazed at the range of different reasons and impacts. Those outside the field might think people take a martial arts class solely to defend against physical attack--or maybe just because they are insecure and want to feel cool. But in real life, practitioners often tap into and develop inner strengths that are astounding.
Some of the "lessons" or benefits described within include: increased awareness, fitness into old age, better thinking and problem-solving, spiritual growth, ability to withstand physical and mental hardships, stress reduction, humility, self-knowledge, life-direction, and increased respect for others and for the self.
The best thing is hearing from both masters and more beginning students deeply personal accounts of how these lessons were learned and applied.
For full disclosure, I am one of the contributors, but I don't get any money if you buy the book ☺
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