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The Way of the Warrior has become a true martial arts classic since its first publication in 1991. The combat techniques of the martial arts of India and the Far East have origins shrouded in mystery and practices protected by traditions of secrecy. In The Way of the Warrior, the world's great masters, experts dedicated to the purest expression of the martial arts, reveal the principles and philosophies that inform their discipline, training, and technique. Richly illustrated in full color and a must-read for any enthusiast, The Way of the Warrior demonstrates the essential paradox of the martial arts-that study of a lethal skill can lead to spiritual enlightenment.
Library's review
Same book as The Fighting Arts-The History, Great Masters, Technique and Practice of Marma-adi, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Kung fu, Karate, Hsing-i, Naginata-do, Kalaripayit, Eskrima, and T'ai-chi
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Join the great Masters of India, China, Japan and the Philippines and gain fascinating insight into the
Richly illustrated throughout, The Way of the Warrior is essential reading for the dedicated enthusiast but will prove equally fascinating to all those intrigued by the paradox of the martial arts-the notion that study of a lethal skill can lead to an increased spiritual enlightenment-a fighting way to peace.
Howard Reid PhD is an anthroopologist by training but has been a studend to the martial arts since 1976 when he first began to study Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. He undertook most of the research for major television series on the martial arts, an experience which led to the writing of this book.
Michael Croucher is a higly respected television producer, specializing in plays and documentary programs. While working on the television series on martial arts with Howard Reid, he led the team that filmed the activities taking place in southern Indian 'battle houses,' Japanese 'dojos' and parks in China.
Contents
Foreword
1 The Art of Fighting
2 Myth to History: The Roots of the Martial Arts
The enigma of Bodhidharma
3 The Village Art of Kalaripayit
Vasudevan Gurrukal
Mathavan Asan
Panickar Gurrukal
4 The Shaolin Tradition
Master Chan
5 The Soft Arts of China
A family of martial artists
6 The Classic Weapons Schools of Japan
The Japanese Sword
7 Karate: Art of the Empty Hand
The philosophy of Higaonna Sensei
8 The Modern Martial Disciplines of Japan
9 The Next Steps
10 Martial Systems of the World
Glossary of Terms
Further Reading
Author's Acknowledgements
Index of Chinese Terms
Index
From cover
Join the great Masters of India, China, Japan and the Philippines and gain fascinating insight into the
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martial arts of Kalaripayit, Marma-adi, Kung Fu, Hsing-I, Pa-Kua, T'ai-Chi, Bujutsu, Aiki-do, Kendo, Naginata-do, Eskrima and Shorinji Kempo.Richly illustrated throughout, The Way of the Warrior is essential reading for the dedicated enthusiast but will prove equally fascinating to all those intrigued by the paradox of the martial arts-the notion that study of a lethal skill can lead to an increased spiritual enlightenment-a fighting way to peace.
Howard Reid PhD is an anthroopologist by training but has been a studend to the martial arts since 1976 when he first began to study Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. He undertook most of the research for major television series on the martial arts, an experience which led to the writing of this book.
Michael Croucher is a higly respected television producer, specializing in plays and documentary programs. While working on the television series on martial arts with Howard Reid, he led the team that filmed the activities taking place in southern Indian 'battle houses,' Japanese 'dojos' and parks in China.
Contents
Foreword
1 The Art of Fighting
2 Myth to History: The Roots of the Martial Arts
The enigma of Bodhidharma
3 The Village Art of Kalaripayit
Vasudevan Gurrukal
Mathavan Asan
Panickar Gurrukal
4 The Shaolin Tradition
Master Chan
5 The Soft Arts of China
A family of martial artists
6 The Classic Weapons Schools of Japan
The Japanese Sword
7 Karate: Art of the Empty Hand
The philosophy of Higaonna Sensei
8 The Modern Martial Disciplines of Japan
9 The Next Steps
10 Martial Systems of the World
Glossary of Terms
Further Reading
Author's Acknowledgements
Index of Chinese Terms
Index
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ISBN
879516062
Publication
The Overlook Press Woodstock, New York
Original publication date
1983