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"Benefit from the experience of one of the most accomplished experts in the field. A must-read for beginners and advanced practitioners alike." - Roland Warzecha, DIMICATOR The warriors, knights and duellists of old depended on their skill at arms for their lives. You can learn their techniques and tactics too. From renowned swordsman and teacher Guy Windsor comes an indispensable resource for anyone interested in martial arts, swordsmanship, and history. Through this book Guy will teach you how to train your mind and body to become an expert in historical martial arts. It includes the seven principles of mastery, considers the ethics of martial arts, and goes into detail about the process of recreating historical martial arts from written sources. On the practical side, Guy explains how to develop your skills, and lays out the path for students to become teachers, covering the basics of safe training, looking after your body, and even starting your own training group and teaching basic classes. An accessible, motivating read that includes many suggestions for further study, including courses, books and other resources, this book sets out to answer every question about historical martial arts you may have. Note that this is not a training manual for a specific style: it provides the foundations for every style. Your journey starts here. You decide where it ends.
Provides an overview to the history and philosophy of martial arts, such as karate, kung fu, and judo--complete with maps, glossary, index, sidebar facts, and anecdotes about famous samurai. Simultaneous.
Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
Presents experiences of martial arts teachers on topics such as chi gung exercises, meditation visualizations, and developing psi abilities
Demonstrates techniques and positions of karate for beginners.
Editorial Reviews:"In this all inclusive book Master Gabriel and Mr. Griffin give you a thorough introduction into the art of Tai-Chuan-Tao. -- Action Martial Arts Magazine "Interesting, and a welcome addition to any martial artist's book collection!" -- Martial Arts Today Television "Take that! It was good enough to defend Ozzie Osborne, Warren Beatty, Kiss and other notable celebrities!" -- The Business Journal From the Publisher:Bringing philosophy back into the martial arts, Griffin and Gabriel do a wonderful job reminding us of what the martial arts is all about. For over forty years, while staying true to its philosophy, Tai-Ch'uan-Tao (TCT) has been creating sport karate champions. To date, with over thirty state and world champions it continues to do so. Many famed sport karate teams have benefited from Tai-Ch'uan-Tao's impressive techniques and style. To have one talented individual is a reflection on them, but to have many, that is a reflection on its instructor and its system. Two years in the making, this is the first official book on Tai-Ch'uan-Tao's system, principles, practice, and beginning techniques. Continuing this tradition and bringing philosophy back into the martial arts, in this all-inclusive book Si-fu Griffin and Master Gabriel give you a thorough introduction into the Art of Tai-Ch'uan-Tao. You will learn first-hand what is meant by, "Clearing the gate." You'll learn the system, basic blocks, kicks, attacks, vital points and defensive techniques. You'll also learn the first three forms, the requirements for your next rank and much more! We invite you to see and learn for yourself why Tai-Ch'uan-Tao continues to be an art that not only helps you in combat but through-out your whole life.
"The book is intended purely as a reference guide to the martial arts not as an instruction manual"--verso t.p.
Provides a basic introduction to the martial arts with illustrations of each movement.
From Karate to Jiu Jitsu and Judo, this book brings the best known of the martial arts together in one fascinating and informative volume with step-by-step pictorial instructions and detailed text.