The Way of the Spiritual Warrior - Tapa dura

Reseña del editor

Eastern martial arts are now widely practiced in the West. Hard, external martial arts require muscle strength and stamina, in contrast this colour illustrated book examines and describes for the reader 6 styles of ‘soft’ or internal martial arts which gently co-ordinate the body whilst energising and focusing the spirit.

The Way of the Spiritual Warrior examines the 6 primary soft martial art forms of Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Aikido, Xiao Jiu Tian and Wudang Shan. Chinese words are used alongside their English translations – thus Xiao Jiu Tian method becomes Nine Little Heavens method.

As well as providing step by step, practical introduction to these different styles, this informative book also explores the meaning and history of these ancient arts. A wealth of traditional Chinese culture and simple philosophy is presented with photographs and illustrations of people, artwork and stunning landscapes.

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As well as being a form of self-defence, the soft internal martial arts also offer a means of restoring physical, mental and emotional balance and stability. Training in these arts encourages the flow of internal energy, Qi, in the practitioner, and also enables him or her to use this energy to heal others. Moving from an exploration of the soft internal martial arts, this book leads the reader through each of the six main styles, describing its origins and history before showing the different forms and movements. Each chapter closes with an application showing how the forms can be used in a particular situation.