Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts
$39.13
- Paperback
122 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2003
Summary
A karate master explains the central role of ki or “life energy” in the Asian martial traditions.
While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one’s inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu—an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher—shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make tra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570629983 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1570629986 |
| Author: | Kenji Tokitsu |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 122 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“In this text the author explains how his unique style was developed, and in doing so, reveals the important workings and goals of the internal world of martial arts.“— Journal of Asian Martial Arts
Kenji Tokitsu
Kenji Tokitsu was born in Japan and began studying martial arts in childhood. He has taught karate in Paris since 1971. In 1984, he founded the Shaolin-mon school, where he teaches a synthesis of the original combat arts of Japan and China. In 2001, he established the Tokitsuryu Academy to teach and promote his method. Tokitsu also holds doctorates in sociology and in Japanese language and civilization. He is the author of numerous books.
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