Martial Arts History, Science, Meditation and Health

Martial Arts History, Science, Meditation and Health
Author: Clinet Furr
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2019-06-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 035970283X
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It all started about 1500 years ago and then it stopped around the turn of the 20th century. So much knowledge was lost but it has been recovered. Some masters know the secrets and don't want to share, others share it willingly. But even then, some things need more explanation. This book reaches into science and gives the answers to what was mysticism. Science is being used to explain martial arts, meditation and even how eastern medicine works. It isn't the strange and exotic eastern medicine it once was, it's more mainstream now than ever. If you?re looking for answers, here is a great place to start!

Chinese Gung Fu

Chinese Gung Fu
Author: Bruce Lee
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1987
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780897501125
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This new edition of Bruce Lee's classic work rejuvenates the authority, insight, and charm of the master's original 1963 publication for modern audiences. It seemlessly brings together Lee's original language, descriptions and demonstrations with new material for readers, martial arts enthusiasts and collectors that want Lee in his purest form. This timeless work preserves the integrity of Lee's hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences in which he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques, ranging from gung fu stances and leg training to single- and multiple-opponent scenarios. Thought-provoking essays on the history of gung fu, the theory of yin and yang, and personal, first-edition testimonials by James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay round out this one and only book by Lee on the Chinese martial arts. -- from back cover.

Qigong for Health and Martial Arts

Qigong for Health and Martial Arts
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: Qigong, Health and Healing
Total Pages: 175
Release: 1998
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781886969575
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Increase your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises. A special chapter discusses the application and uses of Qi and Qigong for enhancing martial arts ability as well as a section on soothing massage techniques to help recover quickly from various injuries.

T'ai Chi and Qigong for Your Health: Historical and Scientific Foundations

T'ai Chi and Qigong for Your Health: Historical and Scientific Foundations
Author: Michael DeMarco, M.A.
Publisher: Via Media Publishing
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2015-08-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1893765172
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T’ai Chi and qigong are popular because of their great reputations as exercises with numerous health-related benefits. Can these benefits simply be results of placebo effects? Chapters in this e-book not only provide an interesting historical backdrop in which taiji and qigong developed, but also provide scientific support for the efficacy and effects of both modalities. Breslow’s chapter focuses on Daoist practices associated with their quest for immortality and longevity. Rhoads, Crider, and Hayduk looks at taiji and qigong with the tools of modern science. DeMarco compares Yang-style taiji practice of with guidelines provided by the National Institue of Health. Kachur, Carleton, and Asmundson provide an excellent chapter that gives insight into aspects of taiji practice that improve balance. The final chapter by Kenneth Cohen offers a history of the taiji ruler as a tool conducive to vitalizing the qi. Included are aspects of design, lineage, and some illustrated exercises, plus details on qi circulation. For anyone who questions the validity of taiji and qigong as exercise modalities, the collected writings in this book will provide information not available elsewhere. In addition to finding the historical and scientific foundation of these practices, the contents in this book will help improve taiji and qigong practice, bringing the many benefits as claimed for these gems of Chinese culture.

Unleashing the Science of Fighting

Unleashing the Science of Fighting
Author: Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明)
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-21
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ISBN:
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Discover the art and science of Guandong Xingyi Quan, a Chinese martial art that combines striking techniques with internal energy training for self-defense, health, and spiritual growth. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn the history, philosophy, and fundamental principles of Guandong Xingyi Quan, as well as advanced techniques and internal training methods for mastering this powerful martial art. History and Philosophy of Guandong Xingyi Quan: Explore the rich history of Guandong Xingyi Quan and learn about the art's origins and evolution over time. Discover the philosophy and guiding principles of this martial art, including its emphasis on balance, harmony, and the cultivation of internal energy. Fundamentals of Guandong Xingyi Quan: Master the basic stances, footwork, and hand techniques of Guandong Xingyi Quan, including the five element fists of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Learn how to generate power and strike with precision, speed, and efficiency. The Twelve Animal Forms: Discover the twelve animal forms of Guandong Xingyi Quan, including the dragon, tiger, monkey, horse, alligator, chicken, swallow, snake, hawk, bear, eagle, and phoenix. Explore the unique characteristics and applications of each animal form, and learn how to adapt your movements to suit different situations. Biomechanics and Power Generation: Understand the biomechanics and power generation principles of Guandong Xingyi Quan, including proper alignment, posture, breathing, and internal energy cultivation. Learn how to generate explosive power and execute lightning-fast strikes with precision and accuracy. Advanced Techniques of Guandong Xingyi Quan: Take your skills to the next level with advanced techniques, such as linking forms and combinations, weapons training, and partner drills and sparring techniques. Learn how to integrate these techniques into your practice and apply them in real-world combat scenarios. Internal Training: Meditation and Breathing Exercises: Develop your internal energy and cultivate your mind-body connection through a variety of meditation and breathing exercises. Discover different forms of meditation and breathing techniques, and learn how to incorporate these practices into your daily routine for greater health, well-being, and spiritual growth. Applying Guandong Xingyi Quan in Combat: Explore the various combat applications of Guandong Xingyi Quan, including sparring techniques, self-defense strategies, and combat sports and tournaments. Learn how to use your skills in real-world scenarios to defend yourself and others with confidence and effectiveness. Training and Mastery of Guandong Xingyi Quan: Develop a comprehensive training routine and progression plan for mastering Guandong Xingyi Quan. Learn how to develop physical and mental mastery of this powerful martial art, and integrate it into your daily life for greater health, well-being, and spiritual growth. Conclusion: Guandong Xingyi Quan is not just a martial art - it's a path to self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual development. With its emphasis on balance, harmony, and internal energy cultivation, this powerful martial art offers a unique blend of physical, mental, and spiritual training. Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being, develop self-defense skills, or explore the deeper aspects of your being, Guandong Xingyi Quan has something to offer everyone. So why wait? Start your journey today and discover the art and science of Guandong Xingyi

Meditation and the Martial Arts

Meditation and the Martial Arts
Author: Michael L. Raposa
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2003-12-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780813924595
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The relationship between meditation and the martial arts is a multifaceted one: meditation is one of the practices in which martial artists engage in order to prepare for combat, while the physical exercises constituting much of the discipline of the martial arts might well be considered meditative practices. Michael Raposa, himself a martial arts practitioner, suggests there is a sense in which meditation may in turn be considered a form of combat, citing a variety of spiritual disciplines that are not strictly classified as "martial arts" yet that employ the heavy use of martial images and categories as part of their self-description. Raposa, in this extraordinary alloy of meditation manual, historical synthesis, and spiritual guide, provides a fascinating approach to understanding the connection between martial arts and spirituality in such diverse disciplines as Japanese aikido, Chinese tai chi chuan, Hindu yoga, Christian asceticism, Zen Buddhism, and Islamic jihad. What happens when spiritual discipline is appropriated for exercises meant for health or recreation? How might prayer, meditation, and ritual be understood as martial activities? What is the nature of conflict, and who is the enemy? These are some of the questions Raposa raises and responds to in Meditation and the Martial Arts, his rumination on the martial arts as meditative practice and meditation as a martial discipline.

Health, Longevity and the Martial Arts

Health, Longevity and the Martial Arts
Author: Edmund A. Cruz
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2018-06-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1546239790
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There are many exercise programs out there to choose from; however, choosing martial arts as that exercise venue is a big decision. As in all sports, dedication and discipline are required in your chosen sport to become good. In choosing the martial arts as your pursuit, that dedication and discipline is at a very high standard. It becomes a lifetime devotion which is geared towards a code of honor, a creed to follow, and responsibility to carry your skills to a higher human level. This book is not just about martial arts or about you making a survival choice regarding a self-defense endeavor; it is also about life and longevity as well as how to stay and maintain that state of physical well-being. This maintenance or balance formulates the essence of “Taijiquan” the philosophical concept for both its defense training and its health benefits. I hope in reading this book it will help you to choose wisely. What would happen if the masters of different martial art’s academies join forces to devise one master form of martial arts? This should include all the martial arts systems, styles, philosophies, and functionalities and to embrace the hidden secrets of their individual styles and formulate one master super self-defense universal system that is all incorporating and encompassing. A structure in which entails the very essence of human survival. This new system of martial arts would maintain the subsistence for the sacredness and protection of our evolutionary way. This “way” is the continuation of the human-species. Longevity depends on maintaining your survival skills and survival skills depend on maintaining your health. It is all tied together and there is no separation of these factors. This book is about that; to maintain and live a healthy and long life through the use of the martial arts format. I called the union above “The Yoda System.”

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
Author: Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0834828480
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A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more

The Art of Ba Gua Zhang

The Art of Ba Gua Zhang
Author: Tom Bisio
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-06-23
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781478777441
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Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Diagram Palm) is an art of unparalleled sophistication and depth. Rooted in Daoist meditation and longevity practices, and Chinese medical and martial art traditions, Ba Gua Zhang provides the practitioner with a powerful and comprehensive method of actualizing his or her own inherent internal potential. In this unique book on the art of Ba Gua Zhang, Ba Gua instructor Tom Bisio discusses the many facets of this fascinating art: *What is Ba Gua Zhang? *The Relationship of Ba Gua Zhang to the Yi Jing (Book of Changes) *Ba Gua Zhang and Daoism *Ba Gua Zhang for Exercise and Physical Fitness *Ba Gua Zhang as a Method of Physical Therapy *Suitability of Ba Gua for Different Ages and Professions *Ba Gua Zhang as Method of Promoting Health and Longevity *Health Studies on Ba Gua Zhang *Ba Gua Zhang as a Martial Art *Ba Gua Zhang as a Psycho-Spiritual Path The Art of Ba Gua Zhang is not a how-to book. It is a fascinating meditation on the art of Ba Gua Zhang and its many applications to life and living. The Art of Ba Gua Zhang reveals how practicing Ba Gua Zhang can create change in all facets of one's life, physical mental and spiritual. Philosophy, life cultivation and self-defense are seamlessly combined into Ba Gua Zhang's theories and training methods, so that both the inside and outside of a person are cultivated simultaneously. The foundational training, circular walking, and changing palms strengthen muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, while simultaneously harmonizing the functions of the internal organs, stimulating the brain and nervous system, unblocking the meridians and fostering the development of an indomitable spirit. At its core, Ba Gua Zhang is an embodied expression of the laws of change and transformation that govern the world in which we live. In The Art of Ba Gua Zhang, Bisio explains how practicing Ba Gua Zhang not only promotes health and fitness, but also allows us to deeply and directly experience and appreciate the natu

Martial Arts Studies

Martial Arts Studies
Author: Paul Bowman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2015-04-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783481293
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The phrase “martial arts studies” is increasingly circulating as a term to describe a new field of interest. But many academic fields including history, philosophy, anthropology, and Area studies already engage with martial arts in their own particular way. Therefore, is there really such a thing as a unique field of martial arts studies? Martial Arts Studies is the first book to engage directly with these questions. It assesses the multiplicity and heterogeneity of possible approaches to martial arts studies, exploring orientations and limitations of existing approaches. It makes a case for constructing the field of martial arts studies in terms of key coordinates from post-structuralism, cultural studies, media studies, and post-colonialism. By using these anti-disciplinary approaches to disrupt the approaches of other disciplines, Martial Arts Studies proposes a field that both emerges out of and differs from its many disciplinary locations.