The Way of the Warrior (previously published as The Fighting Arts) is a fascinating study of the origins, evolution, legends, mysteries, technique and practice of the fighting arts. 150 color and black-and-white photographs.
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This title is an expanded companion volume to a 1983 BBC series on Asian fighting systems. Each chapter includes the history, philosophies, techniques, and masters of such disciplines as Kalaripayit of India, Shaolin, and T'ai-chi ch'uan of China, sword fighting in Japan, Korean Karate, Thai kick-boxing, eskrido (stick fighting) in the Philippines, and more. While the punches and kicks are generously shown in photos and illustrations, more emphasis is placed on the traditions and spiritual growth of each style. This isn't a self-defense book or one with tips on improving katas (forms), but a serious student will find it fascinating. Recommended for larger collections.
- J. Sara Paulk, Concord P.L., N.H.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- J. Sara Paulk, Concord P.L., N.H.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Historical Review Of Martial Arts In Asia,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts (Paperback)
I believe this work to be informitive, yet the essence of
masters was not detailed. The book is a good overview of
the time line though and does give insight in the overall
reasons that the martial arts developed. I would recommend
this book to any serious student of the arts who is looking
for the tidbits to fill in the gaps. I must admit that many
times I was taking notes to share with others.
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One of the Best,
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This review is from: The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts (Paperback)
Excellent book based on the BBC documentary series. It covers the asian martial arts in a professional fashion instead of the silly fashion seen in so many martial arts magazines and books which lack any sort of scholarship. My favorites were the coverage of the Indian martial arts: Kalari Payit and the traditional japanese swordmanship school, the Katori ryu. Excellent book period.
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Great Martial Arts History in 223 Pages,
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This review is from: The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts (Paperback)
Although "The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" was first published in 1987, it continues to be an important contribution to the martial arts and vital reading for all serious practitioners of the fighting arts. It belongs on the shelf with the best of the best of martial art books.
Historical information on the origin of martial arts is all too scarce and suspect, but the authors succeed in shedding light onto this elusive subject. Howard Reid and Michael Croucher committed themselves to exhaustive research and extensive travels in order to observe and interview both students and masters of numerous martial arts systems. They provide readers with valuable insights into the origin of martial arts and where these arts stand at the present time. It is to their credit that they were able to accomplish this task and present the reader with a wealth of knowledge; all condensed into a mere 223, very readable, pages. Their writing is clear and intelligent and follows the historical timeline of the oriental fighting arts, such as the ancient art of Kalaripayit, Shaolin Temple boxing, kung fu, karate, Jujutsu/Jujitsu, Filipino arts and the many forms that derived from them. The authors also cover some of the weapons used in the fighting arts, especially the cultural significance and utility of the Japanese samurai. They write of the importance of Buddhism, philosophy, meditation, kata (formal exercise), tradition, culture and much, much more. The book is well-presented and profusely illustrated with drawings, paintings, and photographs. "The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" can also serve as a reference book. "The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts" is not a how-to book of self-defense. The reader will not acquire fighting skills by reading it; its goal is to pass on to the reader a firm understanding of the basic history of the numerous Asian martial arts, their founders, masters, philosophies, their gradual evolution, and where they stand in today's world. Buy it, read it, and keep it for the future.
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