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The Martial Spirit
The emphasis is on mental training and the philosophical, psychological, and spiritual elements of the martial arts in this comparison of the various martial-arts systems and mind-body principles, covering such topics as self-defense, exercise, meditation, philosophical foundations, forms of practice, and more. Reprint.
141 pages, Paperback
First published February 20, 1978
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November 10, 2017
Great overview of how to think about pursuing a martial art.
February 10, 2018
While I did not agree with some of the author's viewpoints, this book was well-written and informative.
May 5, 2016
This book seems to be forgotten. It is a serious analysis of martial arts training.
--I've had it as recommended reading for students for some time.
--I've had it as recommended reading for students for some time.
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