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FOLLOWING THE MARTIAL PATH IBD

TAMBULI MEDIA
12 / 2016
9781943155224
Anglès

Sinopsi

Following the Martial Patháilluminates the lessons learned in the martial arts, which transcend techniques of attack and defense. It is a journey of self-discovery, originating in physical training and leading to the spiritual dimensions. Walther G. von Krenner, trained with numerous talented and famous martial arts practitioners, including Gene LaBelle, Hal Sharpe, Tohei Koichi, Takahashi Isao, and Aikido founder Ueshiba Morihei O-Sensei. Explaining good times and lessons in humility,áFollowing the Martial Patháis von Krenner&rsquo,s account of his martial art journey. This book stresses the connection between Zen, art, and martial pursuits. Besides conveying the important lessons learned throughout decades,áFollowing the Martial Pathácontains calligraphy, artwork, and invaluable photographs (of Aikido founder Ueshiba Morihei and others) that have never before been published. In addition, it contains lectures given by the founder of Aikido that have not previously been published. &ldquo,Walther&rsquo,s quest for the true meaning of Budo is presented in many tales throughout the book. Some are classical, others personal. Such tales are both entertaining and enlightening. Walther makes the key point that a martial artist should be an artist in the broadest sense: a student of literature and poetry, and (in his case) a practitioner of such disciplines as calligraphy, painting, shakuhachi playing, sword connoisseurship, and tea ceremony.&rdquo,áâÇòFrom the foreword by John Stevens, author ofáThe Way of Judo,áAbundant Peace, andáSacred Calligraphy of the East

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