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On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition

By Daniele Bolelli

On the Warrior's Path, Second Edition

By Daniele Bolelli

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An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. On the Warrior’s Path connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the Star Wars Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom. Aimed at students at any level or tradition of martial arts but also accessible to the armchair warrior, On the Warrior’s Path brings fresh insights to why martial arts remains an enduring and widespread art and discipline. Two new chapters in this second edition focus on spirituality in the martial arts and the author’s personal journey in the field.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2008-07-08
Publication Date:
2008-07-08
Publisher:
North Atlantic Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
158394219X
ISBN13:
9781583942192
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
353 g
Height:
151 cm
Width:
228 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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