The goals of the budo—the martial arts and Ways of Japan—lie in refining the body and spirit. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the budo can provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists—and serve as guides to a well-lived life.In Traditions, Davy Lowry discusses unique aspects of the budo ranging from hacho, or deliberate asymmetry, to uke-waza, the art of «receiving» an attack. The spirit of ryomi, the process of self-evaluation and improvement, is illustrated through the story of Kaofujita, a master swordsman who never stopped practicing the first movement he learned. You'll also learn the importance of yuyo, the distance where an attacker must focus his strike, from the story of Jubei, whose mastery of yuyo saved him in a life-and-death encounter, and the significance of shikaku—, the dead zone, on maintaining balance in combat and in life.With its focus on traditional martial arts, and fascinating stories that illustrate key martial arts principles and philosophy,Traditions will be required reading for serious martial artists.
Learn to harness your spiritual and mental energy to acquire the tools for survival and success in martial arts. In Mind Power: Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts , Kazumi Tabata, Grandmaster in the Shotokan and Shorinji styles of Karate, offers his personal teachings as to how martial arts students can reach the point where time seems to slow down, quick movements are seen in slow motion, and the full potential of one's inner power can be harnessed.Chapters include: Strategy —basic physical and mental approaches to combat Basic Laws of the Mind and Body —How to harness and maximize the power of one's mind and body Strategy of a Virtuous Man —How, with honorable approaches, to approach and win confrontations How to Interpret Your Mind —Insights into our mind's workings Words and Deeds of a Virtuous Man —Approaches and actions of a man seeking higher ground Strategy of the Mind —Best application of our cognitive instincts The Law of Anger and the Law of Snapping —How anger manifests and how to work with it How to Interpret Wavelengths —Insight into understanding others Strategy of Mu —How to build upon a very Eastern approach; the concept of emptiness The Pinnacle of Spiritual Attainment —Translations and interpretations of ancient writings The Heart of Sutra —Translations and interpretations of ancient writings
The Flat Tops Wilderness Area is unique, a high plateau at 11,000 feet. Its nearly flat surface is covered with woodlands and alpine meadows, pockmarked with hundreds of lakes and drained by mountain streams. The wilderness is accessed by a network of trails for hikers and horseback riders alike. A visitor could spend an entire season here and not see all of this magnificent wilderness. This book is the only comprehensive guide to the Flat Tops Wilderness. It gives detailed directions to each trailhead and describes what you will find along the many trails. You will discover the many wonders of the Flat Tops; its geologic history from the episodes of mountain building and subsistence, and inundation by warm seas; the periods of volcanism and succeeding ice ages; and the first visitors to this remarkable land. The wildlife of the region, the flora and fauna, the weather, and seasons are all described. You will also learn common sense ways to protect wilderness environment as well as yourself on a visit to this incomparable land.
Рассказ – шутка. Странная смесь внутренних переживаний главного героя – увлеченного фитнес парня и параллелей секса и занятием в тренажерном зале.