Zen Combat: Personally Oriented [Paperback]

Jay Gluck (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Weatherhill; Revised edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4893600389
• ISBN-13: 978-4893600387
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,255,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most complete book of martial arts., November 10, 1997

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This review is from: Zen Combat: Personally Oriented (Paperback)

This book is a the recent version of his book Zen Combat that came out in the fifties. This book contains the most complete description of many of the Japanese martial arts. Included are Karate, Kendo, Jujutsu, and Aiki. Any one that is involved in martial arts should read this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Early History of Martial Arts, November 20, 2000

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M. A. Ramos (Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zen Combat: Personally Oriented (Paperback)

Originaly written as a series of magazine articles in the fifties, the book is not entirly accurate. It is a good overview of several Martial arts traditions. he covers all styles of martial arts. Covers everything from Aikido to Zen. Gluck does a very good job of conveying the passion for martial arts that he has. This book is a good read, and would be great for those thinking of starting the Martial Arts.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A basic to extensive introduction to japanese Martial Arts., November 14, 1999

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Eric L. Castaner (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zen Combat: Personally Oriented (Paperback)

Mr Gluck was one of the first author/explorers of the post war Japanese Martial arts. His rendition of the Arts, are therefore basic yet illuminating in not suffering from any preconcieved ideas or values of the arts. When taken at the informative value of introducing a foriegn concept to the western mind, we arrive at an original discription of the Martail Arts and of their merit to the practioner. This book introduces the reader to the base of understanding and refreshes the practioner with the uncalloused viewpoint. Excellant for its value as a mental tonic and revitalizer.