Description
- The Mind: The dao of martial arts, mental tranquility, contemporary neuroscience, and warming up the brain
- The Body: Posture and stance, breathing in martial arts, and the physics of mastery and effort
- The Spirit: Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spirit Each section includes observations on martial arts origins, physiology, and tangible results on martial arts training. Blending traditional and contemporary approaches, knowledge, and research, The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts builds a vision of practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit.
Author: Alex W. Tong
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Published: 02/22/2022
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.21h x 7.01w x 1.02d
ISBN13: 9781623176655
ISBN10: 1623176654
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts | General
- Philosophy | Mind & Body
- Science | Life Sciences | Human Anatomy & Physiology
About the Author
ALEX W. TONG, PhD grew up in Hong Kong, immersed in the city-state's heritage of Chinese and European cultures. He started formal karate training while an undergraduate at the University of Oregon. A career opportunity brought him to Texas, where he founded the Japan Karate Association of Dallas while leading a highly productive cancer immunology research program at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. JKA Dallas celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022, having graduated 30 black belts and produced many world-class competitors. Tong has practiced Nishiyama Shotokan Karate for 50 years. He holds the rank of hachidan (eighth-degree black belt). Tong is the current President of the American Amateur Karate Federation, the oldest national governing organization for karate competition in the United States.