Download or read book Meditations on a Russian Martial Art written by James Sommerville and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical introduction to Systema, the Russian Martial Art. Written by a long-time student, this book explores the complex origins of Systema, diving deep into the ancient past before traveling to modern Russia and North America. From there, the book examines some subtle facets of Systema's training method, highlighting the purpose of the art, unveiling its drama and private language. This book will be of interest not only to Systema and other martial arts enthusiasts, but also to historians, sociologists, and philosophers of martial practice.
Download or read book Meditation written by Daniel Segarra and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation - The secret to being peaceful and confident anytime anywhere.Is unlike any other book on the subject, it reveals many rarely known meditation techniques that anyone can benefit from whether they are martial artists or not. Drawing from his rich martial arts background including: Tang Soo Do, Soo Bahk Do, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Okinawan, and Indonesian martial arts, Moo Sa Do Kwan™ Master Daniel R. Segarra has authored a unique work.Tang Soo Do and Korean martial arts practitioners will find this work especially rewarding because it includes methods that were practiced by Tang Soo Do/Soo Bahk Do’s founder Grandmaster Hwang Kee. Many of these methods are described here for the first time, and are explained in simple yet scientific terms, not complicated esoteric language.This is a work no martial arts practitioner or anyone interested in self improvement should be without.
Download or read book Zanshin written by Vince Morris and published by Red Wheel. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karate sensei Morris discusses how to create harmony between mind and boyd, and the importance of utilizing the mind to improve the technical side of martial arts. Describes various types of meditation and how to combine them with physical expercise.
Download or read book Martial Arts History Science Meditation and Health written by Clinet Furr and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It all started about 1500 years ago and then it stopped around the turn of the 20th century. So much knowledge was lost but it has been recovered. Some masters know the secrets and don't want to share, others share it willingly. But even then, some things need more explanation. This book reaches into science and gives the answers to what was mysticism. Science is being used to explain martial arts, meditation and even how eastern medicine works. It isn't the strange and exotic eastern medicine it once was, it's more mainstream now than ever. If you?re looking for answers, here is a great place to start!
Download or read book The Brain s Way of Healing written by Norman Doidge and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New York Times–bestselling author of The Brain That Changes Itself presents astounding advances in the treatment of brain injury and illness. Now in an updated and expanded paperback edition. Winner of the 2015 Gold Nautilus Book Award in Science & Cosmology In his groundbreaking work The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge introduced readers to neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change its own structure and function in response to activity and mental experience. Now his revolutionary new book shows how the amazing process of neuroplastic healing really works. The Brain’s Way of Healing describes natural, noninvasive avenues into the brain provided by the energy around us—in light, sound, vibration, and movement—that can awaken the brain’s own healing capacities without producing unpleasant side effects. Doidge explores cases where patients alleviated chronic pain; recovered from debilitating strokes, brain injuries, and learning disorders; overcame attention deficit and learning disorders; and found relief from symptoms of autism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy. And we learn how to vastly reduce the risk of dementia, with simple approaches anyone can use. For centuries it was believed that the brain’s complexity prevented recovery from damage or disease. The Brain’s Way of Healing shows that this very sophistication is the source of a unique kind of healing. As he did so lucidly in The Brain That Changes Itself, Doidge uses stories to present cutting-edge science with practical real-world applications, and principles that everyone can apply to improve their brain’s performance and health.
Download or read book Essays on Martial Arts and Meditation written by Gavin Mitchell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays on martial arts and meditation attempting to provide as broad as possible an overview of the arts, and drawing from many unorthodox sources.
Download or read book Sambo and Systema Russia s Prominent Martial Arts written by Michael DeMarco, M.A. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo—developed by the Soviet Red Army—became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality and encompassing training regimen is Systema. Originally created for Russian Special Operations Units, Systema’s teaching gradually spread world-wide after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. This anthology contains writings about Systema and Sambo that present essential information for anyone interested in the history, theory, and practice of these combative systems. In the first chapter, Kevin Secours shows that ground fighting and grappling are necessary components of a complete tactical arsenal. Specific emphasis is on the role of defending the takedown in a modern survival scenario. In chapter two he summarizes the prevailing theories and findings pertaining to the science of fear as it relates to surviving violence. How these findings have been interpreted by modern combative systems in the West are compared with approaches to the traditional Russian martial arts and their application in the Russian Special Forces. The next three chapters focus on Sambo. Jacques and Anderson detail the historical development of Sambo. Vasili Sergevich Oshchepkov, a student of Jigoro Kano, and Victor Spiridonov worked to develop this combative system. However, despite the judo-jujutsu influence, Sambo was born of native Russian and other regional grappling and combat wrestling styles bolstered with many useful and adaptable concepts and techniques from the rest of the world. This chapter presents details of the early development up to recent times. The fourth chapter by Polyakov, Yankauskas, and DeRose focuses on some of the fundamental techniques that are legal for Sambo competition. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the most successfully used submission techniques of three of the greatest figures in the history of sambo competition: Michael Burdikov, Alex Feodorov, and David Rudman. Sambo has become well-known largely due to the success of Sambo fighters in various mixed martial art venues. Stephen Koepfer’s final chapter offers a description of its development as well as a delineation of one of Sambo’s hallmark strategies: offensive rolling. Examples of proper forward rolling and three related offensive techniques are presented. May readers of this anthology come to appreciate the great depth of Russian martial traditions and the unique developments that emerged in the arts of Systema and Sambo.
Download or read book Let Every Breath written by Vladimir Vasiliev and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atlantis Rising Magazine 116 March April 2016 written by J. Douglas Kenyon and published by Atlantis Rising LLC. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside this full-color digital edition: PROTOSCIENCE Free Energy...Gravity Control...Alternative Science... THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: ILLUSION OR REALITY? By Jerry Decker THE FORBIDDEN ARCHAEOLOGIST THE UNEXPLAINED HUMAN FOSSILS OF SAVONA, ITALY By Michael Cremo ALTERNATIVE SCIENCE SECRETS OF THE CAROLINA BAYS The Untold Story of the Younger Dryas By RALPH ELLIS ALTERNATIVE ARCHAEOLOGY DID THE RUSSIANS FIND ATLANTIS? It Could Be Time for a Fresh Look at Forgotten Reports By FRANK JOSEPH HOLISTIC HEALTH JUNK DNA OR NOT? Could the Genetic Material the 'Experts' Rejected Have a Purpose, After All? By BRENDAN MURPHY THE OTHER SIDE Shroud of Turin The Mysteries Grow Deeper By PATRICK MARSOLEK Shroud of Turin Big-Power Politics Then & Now ALTERNATIVE SCIENCE THE INTOLERANT CHURCH OF SCIENTISM How Well Has It Earned the Adulation It Asks of Us? By WILLIAM B. STOECKER SPIRITUALITY THE POWERS OF MEDITATION Just How Far Can Your Mind Take You? By JOHN WHITE ANCIENT MYSTERIES HIDDEN CHAMBERS IN EGYPT The Curious Revelations of New Hi-Tech Surveys By ROBERT M. SCHOCH, Ph.D. ALTERNATIVE ARCHAEOLOGY MAGICAL EGYPT 2 VIDEO PRODUCTION LEADS TO STARTLING DISCOVERIES Ancient Art Reveals Surprising Secrets By CHANCE GARDNER BOOK EXCERPT THE LOST ARTS OF LEVITATION Can Overcoming Gravity Be Simpler than We Thought? By STEVE RICHARDS ASTROLOGY TREK TO THE PLANET VULCAN Could Dark Matter or Dark Energy play a part in explaining a mysterious hidden planet spoken of in esoteric lore? By Julie Loar DVD LIFE BENEATH THE SURFACE Astounding New Evidence of Irreducible Complexity in Earth's Oceans By Marsha Oaks
Download or read book Reflections on Post Marxism written by Sim, Stuart and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world has changed dramatically since the emergence of post-Marxism, and a reassessment is needed to determine its significance in the modern world. First published as a special issue of Global Discourse, this book explores the theoretical position of post-Marxism and investigates its significance in recent global political developments such as Brexit, Trump and the rise of the far right. With valuable insights from international contributors across a range of disciplines, the book puts forward a strong case for the continuing relevance of post-Marxism and, particularly, for Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe’s theory of radical democracy.
Download or read book Systema written by Giuseppe Filotto and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLEASE NOTE: This book also includes exclusive access to 40 instructional videos that cover various practices detailed in the text.This is the first complete training manual for Systema, the Russian Martial Art developed for use by the elite ex-Soviet Special Operation Units of Spetsnaz. Nowhere else has the previously often classified material found in these pages been collated in one place for civilian use. Many personal anecdotes and experiences throughout the book make for an entertaining, humorous and informative read. In the typically unorthodox fashion of Systema itself, this is no dry text book but an easy-to-use teaching aid and a very human study.* Includes previously classified scientific information that relates to the underlying principles of military and sports science.* The latest scientific research on supposedly "superhuman abilities" and how to easily develop these in simple and effective ways.* Learn how to perform three of the "mini superpowers" in no more than 30 minutes each, to satisfy yourself that the concepts in this book are NOT hype but just pure science, repeatable and learnable by anyone willing to do the work.* Learn the more powerful abilities often considered "impossible" by most hard-core martial artists until these are performed on them.* Easy to follow explanations on the basic principles of military sports science and how they relate to real-life survival of combat.* Useful for anyone involved not just in martial arts, but any sports in general and, in fact, most human activities, as the principles presented are applicable not just to Systema but to any practical human endeavour.
Download or read book Combat Sombo written by Ollie Batts and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Meditation and the Martial Arts written by Michael L. Raposa and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2003-12-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between meditation and the martial arts is a multifaceted one: meditation is one of the practices in which martial artists engage in order to prepare for combat, while the physical exercises constituting much of the discipline of the martial arts might well be considered meditative practices. Michael Raposa, himself a martial arts practitioner, suggests there is a sense in which meditation may in turn be considered a form of combat, citing a variety of spiritual disciplines that are not strictly classified as "martial arts" yet that employ the heavy use of martial images and categories as part of their self-description. Raposa, in this extraordinary alloy of meditation manual, historical synthesis, and spiritual guide, provides a fascinating approach to understanding the connection between martial arts and spirituality in such diverse disciplines as Japanese aikido, Chinese tai chi chuan, Hindu yoga, Christian asceticism, Zen Buddhism, and Islamic jihad. What happens when spiritual discipline is appropriated for exercises meant for health or recreation? How might prayer, meditation, and ritual be understood as martial activities? What is the nature of conflict, and who is the enemy? These are some of the questions Raposa raises and responds to in Meditation and the Martial Arts, his rumination on the martial arts as meditative practice and meditation as a martial discipline.
Download or read book The Daily Martial Artist written by Chris Matakas and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discipline, Mastery, And Progress -- Here Is Your Daily Fuel Chris Matakas is at the forefront of pairing martial arts with philosophy, focusing on using these self-defense systems as vehicles for personal betterment. The environment that the arts provide offer the initiate the requisite resistance which calls forth a personal evolution, beginning on the mats, which carries over into the rest of our lives. Martial arts are the vehicle, not the road -- the tea ceremony with which we cultivate our greatest gifts that permeate throughout every aspect of our lives. In The Daily Martial Artist, we experience daily meditations to inspire and educate us to maximize our training, confront challenges in the most productive way, and strive toward our potential. With Hundreds of Passages That Follow The Calendar, You Will Learn: How to optimize your training for maximal growth How to continue your progress despite injuries How to embrace and love the difficult path of mastery How to stay motivated long term How to live and train with purpose How to manage your emotions in training and life How to make the most of your time How to develop a growth-mindset How to become a leader in your community How to create a winning mindset that conquers obstacles How to experience gratitude for your teammates How to learn from the experiences of others How to ask the right questions which yield the most progress How to push yourself to constantly grow How to enjoy your training and love the process CHRIS MATAKAS is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and the lead instructor at the Matakas Jiu Jitsu Academy in Florence, NJ. At the time of this publication, he has written nine books about using martial arts as vehicles for personal development. FERRYMAN SERVICES INC www.chrismatakas.com
Download or read book The Systema Warrior Guidebook written by Joseph Mayberry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most complex yet simple, challenging and rewarding paths in the vast universe of martial arts is Systema, the Russian Martial Art. Systema is more than just a martial art. It is a complete and ever evolving process of mental preparation, martial training and health and longevity maintenance. Systema conforms to the individual, rather than asking the individual to conform to it. This allows people with differing abilities, and what some would call disabilities, to excel. The individual develops movement and applications of its principles which are not only suited to their apparent deficiencies, but are simultaneously more efficient, applicable, and effective for that individual. It is a way. It is a path. A path that potentially can change not only the way one fights, trains, walks, and breathes, but can also change how one conducts himself in all aspects of his life. This is your guide. All proceeds from the sale of this book goes to the Systema Warrior Foundation for the teaching of the Russian Martial Art to disabled children free of charge.
Download or read book China A to Z written by May-lee Chai and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.
Download or read book The Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality written by Angel Millar and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed guide to the three successive initiatic archetypes: Craftsman, Warrior, and Magician • Investigates the symbolism, rituals, and metaphysical aspects of each initiatic archetype, from the alchemy and shamanism of the craftsman, to the subtle energy work of the warrior, to the sex magic practices and Higher Self work of the magician • Shares meditations, practices, and transformational techniques for each archetype • Investigates the similarities between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley to Chaos Magic, and the “positive thinking” mind metaphysics movement Exploring the craftsman, warrior, and magician archetypes--three vocations that echo the traditional tripartite division of society--Angel Millar reveals how these archetypes represent the three successive stages of spiritual growth in an individual’s life. He shows how they provide structure for the initiatory process to develop one’s mental, physical, and spiritual potential. As craftsman, the individual experiences “mnemonic” initiation: the cultivation of memory as well as language. As warrior, “somatic” initiation: development of the physical body and cultivation of the spirit body. And as magician, “gnostic” initiation: cultivation of the self and manifestation of the Higher Self. Investigating the metaphysical aspects of each archetype, the author explores their symbolism, spiritual practices, and rituals. Examining the craftsman archetype, he looks at metallurgy, alchemy, and the “Craft” of Freemasonry, as well as the ancient role of blacksmith as shaman. He explores the idea of God as a “Creator” or “Craftsman,” especially in relation to ancient Greek philosophy, Islamic neoplatonism, and the Kabbalah. Examining the warrior archetype, he reveals how the way of the warrior was affected by religion and mysticism, such as how the Persian martial art of Zoorkhaneh was profoundly shaped by Sufism and why the Buddhist Shaolin temple became synonymous with Kung Fu. The author places special emphasis on the cultivation of subtle energy as practiced in martial arts, especially in relation to Taoist inner alchemy. Examining the magician archetype, he reveals how each individual has two “selves”--a lower self and a Higher Self--and explores the union of opposites studied by the magician, such as in the tantric arts and sacred sex magic. Sharing meditations, practices, and processes associated with each archetype, as well as techniques for transforming one’s consciousness, he also investigates similarities between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley to Chaos Magic, and the “positive thinking” mind metaphysics movement. Structured to parallel the three archetypal stages of the initiatic process, this comprehensive guide offers a literary initiation through three degrees of esoteric knowledge.
