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During his junior year at the University of California, Dan Millman first stumbled upon his mentor (nicknamed Socrates) at an all-night gas station. At the time, Millman hoped to become a world-champion gymnast. "To survive the lessons ahead, you're going to need far more energy than ever before," Socrates warned him that night. "You must cleanse your body of tension, free your mind of stagnant knowledge, and open your heart to the energy of true emotion." From there, the unpredictable Socrates proceeded to teach Millman the "way of the peaceful warrior." At first Socrates shattered every preconceived notion that Millman had about academics, athletics, and achievement. But eventually Millman stopped resisting the lessons, and began to try on a whole new ideology--one that valued being conscious over being smart, and strength in spirit over strength in body. Although the character of the cigarette-smoking Socrates seems like a fictional, modern-day Merlin, Millman asserts that he is based on an actual person. Certain male readers especially appreciate the coming-of-age theme, the haunting love story with the elusive woman Joy, and the challenging of Western beliefs about masculine power and success. --Gail Hudson
Book Description
Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book!!!!.......2007-09-16
This book is great. Must read for all human being to understand bigger picture of life and to get succeed in daily life.
A Book That Changes Lives.......2007-09-05
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman is a first-person narrative of the author's search for happiness. A student at the University of California at Berkley, Dan's life revolved around school and gymnastics. Stressed with his life Dan left his apartment and took a stroll around town. What he did not know is that this walk would change his life forever. His experiences and outlook on life changed once he entered the doors of the infamous gas station. Dan walked in the gas station and saw an old man sitting in a chair. When he walked out of the gas station, the same man was on the roof. Wanting to know how the man got on the roof, Dan returned nightly to obtain his answer. Over numerous years, Dan learned lessons that aided in his quest to become a Warrior.
Dan Millman is a University of California at Berkley graduate, a world trampoline champion, and member of the Gymnastics Hall of Fame. He was the director of gymnastics at Stanford University, and later became a professor at Oberlin College. He has written 13 self-help books and gives talks and seminars all over the United States and abroad. He currently lives in Northern California with his family.
This book is incredibly powerful and leaves the reader with a new perspective on life. The vividness of word choice creates a surreal vision. An explanation of The Warrior is offered by Socrates, Dan's guide on his new quest. Socrates, 94, incorporates Eastern philosophy and Western fitness to embark on a spiritual odyssey to discover the meaning of life and becoming a warrior. Socrates uses humor, kindness, and love in his teachings to convey that happiness, creativity, and fulfillment can be achieved by developing one's human potential. By the end of the book, it is difficult to have dry eyes. The reader really connects with Dan and has a desire for him to be successful in his journey.
This book was very hard to locate and is found in the New Age section of bookstores, an unusual area to search for a personal growth/fiction book. It is a story based on true aspects of Millman's life.
This book is recommended for teenagers and older. It is important to have a good grasp of vocabulary and some life experience to understand the concept of this book. Other books by Dan Millman are: The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose, and Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the Book that Changes Lives. The reader must be open to new ideas, and new ways of looking at oneself and the world to appreciate this story.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior has been made into a movie starring Nick Nolte, Scott Mechlowicz and Amy Smart. The movie version recently came out on DVD.
Something for Everyone.......2007-08-31
This is a great book. I have read it four times and still find something new or benefitical each time. This book has something for everyone.
Lots of wisdom...if open to it.......2007-08-29
For me, the book is full of wisdom, of challenge, & insight for living in the here and now in a mindfull way. I was challenged to empty my cup (partially succeeded) of my preconceptions, ideas and belief systems to be able to take in what I saw as stretches for me and ah-ha points that help me along.
Is the book for everyone? Maybe. Maybe not. That depends on the readers want, need and openess.
It will open your eyes.......2007-08-27
I first saw a trailer for Peaceful Warrior when I attended a film festival in Washington DC back in April of 2006, to see Hard Candy. I didn't quite grasp it, and forgotten it - then somewhere along the line, Peaceful Warrior has resurfaced (the June 30 release) I haven't seen it in theatres, but my interested had once again peaked. I then watched the trailer countless times on youtube. I finally saw the film, and was amazed. It had struck me, and I've decided to purchase the book right after my viewing.
Last Wednesday, it had arrived, and I started reading - I have only a few pages to go before I am finished..and I can safely say, this is one of the best books I have read in my life. I do not judge it on entertainment, or on escapism or writing, or anything else (although yes! this book IS entertaining) i judge this book on the LIFE LESSON it teaches, and I can't recommend it enough. This book will be passed on to my friends and to everyone I know, who is willing to OPEN THEIR EYES and to REALIZE what has been missing in their lives. Constant thoughts were running through my mind when reading the book - and as I read it, I highlit every lesson Socrates taught. Some of them hit home so much, some of them made me realize and open my eyes a little bit (Yes, I can't say I have yet opened my eyes, I'm only a fool in kindergarten by Socrates standards!). Since reading the book, I've been practicing the lessons taught, and I've been trying to be more self-aware. I have been searching for something like this, searching for something I did not know myself - I was searching for THIS LESSON that THIS BOOK TEACHES, In movies, and in film but could never find it - and THIS is the one literary work that SATISFIES my search. We can choose to start living NOW, PRESENTLY. I will continue my journey through reading more of Millman's works, and my journey in general.
Book Description
In his loft in New York Citys Greenwich Village, Sifu Shi Yan Ming trains men and women of all ages, body types, and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu. A 34th-generation Shaolin Warrior monk from Chinas Shaolin Templethe birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the mecca of all martial artsYan Ming teaches the students at his USA Shaolin Temple that there is no better workout program than his brand of kung fu for getting the body and mind into warrior condition. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of four-color photographs, the warrior workout distills a lifetime of Shaolin training and wisdom into a 28-day workout. This complete-unto-itself program of both fitness and spiritual lessons can be applied to every aspect of ones life: work, relationships, family. Kung fu gives a superb aerobic workout at the same time that it dramatically increases flexibility, power, and speed. The ultimate promise of the book is this: readers who stick to the plan for 28 daysfor as little as 15 minutes a daywill be transformed inside and out. And the enormous sense of accomplishment that results will radiate through their life, allowing them to tackle the world with a warriors confidence, calm, and poise.
Customer Reviews:
Not worth the money!!.......2007-09-17
I've studied shaolin style for 2 years and like another review said, what he teaches you will learn the first day in class. I was really excited when i found out about the book but I expected way more from a shaolin monk. If you want to loose weight then sure, do some of his exercises over and over again for an hour and I guarentee you'll do so. But if your hoping to learn martial arts or "kung fu", don't waste your money.
Take this book in the proper context........2007-07-20
If you met Shifu and train with him you would see how he carries himself. It is how he hopes all of us carry ourselves. He teaches us every day is Christmas. If you came from abject poverty and near death to the heights he has, how could you not be grateful for every waking moment? (he is!) That is what he encourages in this work..it is the Shaolin way..it is his way.
I don't know if the exercises are Wu Shu or true Shaolin but they will get you in great condition regardless. A friend of mine who did a documentary of the Shaolin temple says he is their "missing brother" and they miss him very much.
The exercises are EXACTLY what we do in class. It's hard to describe all the little secrets in each move except to say that you generate Chi from the popping action of the hip, and the speed you do them across the floor over and over again until you get them right. After you master each of the moves in this book you move on to the forms.
Buy this book and try to do the moves over and over again in a line. If you just do Sai Jow about 500 times you will burn calories..trust me! Just remember to land each foot pointed and make sure your leg touches the floor "light as a feather." Or try to sit in deep horse stance making sure you push your knees out and open your chest leaning backwards working up to 30 minutes a day!
Dripping Water...........2007-05-26
This is an excellent book, no question. It will challenge you greatly, but will produce physical (and mental) results worth every penny spent and every second of time invested. I have been following this text-workout for nearly a year. I would say that it is only within the last three months or so that I have come to passably "master" the program. I am still growing. Yet the rewards were apparent the very first week. The maxims that accompany each exercise have become part of my mental makeup, and I am a better person because of it. Again, there is nothing "easy" about it. But, if you *study* and *train* as prescribed, you will find yourself wishing, like me, that you possessed several copies, to replace the worn and sweat-covered one that first introduced you to this amazing new world. To paraphrase a maxim found therein, "Dripping water bores a hole in the book."
A great basic Kung Fu Reference.......2007-05-12
This is an incredible book. Sifu Shi Yan Ming condenced every basic kung fu movement into a great book. As an experience martial artist of eight years (studying northern praying mantis kung fu)I find this book a great source for everyone who is just starting in the martial arts and for experienced martial artist who like to go back to the basics from time to time. Also, it's a very good book for everyone searching for new ways to exercise. I highly recomend this book.
All fluff no substance..........2007-05-11
I was one of the lucky few that actually got a free copy of the book. Even then the only reason was I am in a few of the pictures in the book.
I am a former disciple and student of Shi Yan Ming. I had asked him once a long tie ago if he ever considered writing a book because he claimed to know so much about Shaolin. he told me he did not want to and instead prefered for people to just come and train with him. He then joked maybe he would if someone offered him alot of money like $100,000. We all had a good laugh at that one. yet strangely a few months later I heard he was writing a book. My first thought was "Oh thats great". "Finally!" I thought a book that would no doubt be great refrence material.
When I finally got my autographed copy I anxiously read through the entire thing. Boy was I disapointed. The entire book was basically filler. Lots of pretty pictures and mindless drivel about "If you wanna get better you must train hard" WOW! Really such deep philosophy, I never would have guessed.
All the "Kung fu" In this book is nothing but a few basic stretches and a few basics. By Basics I mean a few kicks and punches. These are like the absolute basic, basics everyone else learns on their first day of class in most schools. In fact I am almost sure you can find similar material on any number of free internet sites about stretching or wushu basics. That should also be mentioned here. While he claims be be a Shaolin Monk and teaches AUTHENTIC Shaoline Kung fu, he does in fact teach mostly modern wushu. In fact the way he is instructing it, in the book and in his classes, is actually incorrect and will lead to unnecessary soreness and injury.
So, basically you are paying for a pretty picture book of a chinese guy in robes or with no shirt on. I think if this book wanted to be genuine to what Shi Yan Ming is really like it should've thrown in a few pictures of him drinking coronas and partying.
Bottom line. Dont waste your money. There are far better books out there on Shaolin history and far better ones on buddhist or chan philosophy. If you are serious about learning some martial arts, even jsut the basics for improved health and fitness, then find a class somewhere and learn from a teacher. It is rather impossible to learn from a book, especially this book. There is no substitute for a teacher to tell you what your doing wrong.
The book is seperated into 4 main parts. Part 1 is nothing but basics stretches like rotating your wrists and hips. Part 2 is half other basics stretches and then 2 basic punches horse stance and one basic kick. thats all. Part 3 is 3 basic kicks and 3 basic stances, then part 4 has 3 more basic kicks and 4 basic stances.
And that in whole is the entire book. So, if you feel like spending money to learn what you can probably find on wikipedia then have fun. My advice, forget this one.
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Customer Reviews:
Take time with this book. This aint no all-nighter........2007-04-27
The exploration of archetypes and symbols within one's life is a powerful tool for self understanding, healing and growth. And so, this is a significant book in my life at least.
This book took a while to be effective in my case. It has become well-worn from being opened to certain pages over and over again. It is marked, folded, penned and penciled in many spots.
I had to go through just one part at a time, and then take time--- to think about the words and their meanings, meditate upon how it applied in my life. Thus, I was able to experience difficult but valuable lessons when taking on the roles of Warrior, Healer, Visionary and Teacher while living through my own self-disassembly and dissection.
I know some reviewers didnt like them, considering them hodgepodge puzzles of various religions... but I particularly liked the tables and charts that illustrate the symbols and things to contemplate upon and process for a particular archetype or power role. For example, I was drawn first to "The Way of The Healer" and Arrien presents the following ideas, symbols and actions: Direction: South/ Element: Earth/ Human Resource: Love/ Kind of Meditation: Lying/ Way of Living: Right Speech/ Four-Fold Way: Pay Attention/ Season: Spring... to just name a few. Trying out the ideas on for size, the suggested practices, the skills... takes a lot of time! I can read a cliffhanger novel in one night, but I couldn't do that with the stuff in this book. LOL.
And so, I read this book for 1 year for self-healing and gained some inner strengthening. I also began to recognize my boundaries and the circle of power that I would have to be willing to stand in. During this time I also began to see patterns of these archetypes in leadership roles within communities and societies and thus continued discerning and observing the qualities of Warrior, Healer, Visionary and Teacher in the admirable men and women leaders I have met personally.
Bottom line, the ideas and symbols associated with Warrior, Healer, Visionary and Teacher needed time and again, contemplation, trial and error, before it really opened up for clearer understanding on the levels of mind and heart for me. Maybe this book can work for you too if you give it some time and your self some patience.
Fare thee well, book lover and fellow Seeker!
Aiyah... Disappointing.......2007-01-27
I hate writing reviews for books like this. I had high hopes for this book (perhaps because of its popularity), yet in the end I found it to be, well, disappointing. (I recently decided to write reviews as a way of giving back to author's works I liked and also to people in the Amazon community from whom I've received on the whole some incredibly valuable recommendations).
Like some of the other reviewers, I found that it lacked depth and substance. For me, I feel there's a substantial difference between something that's well researched (this book) and that which comes from embodied wisdom. Unlike the other reviewer I do not really have an in depth knowledge of the field of classical shamanism so I cannot really refer you to some of the better books in the field (my understanding is Harmer is supposed to be well respected though).
Having read a lot and having had very good teachers, I can easily tell the difference though between something that's well researched (As a researcher myself I understand this situation intimately! Over time I've developed the capacity to 'feel' whether what someone has written is a collection of things they've read about or something they have deep knowledge and personal experience with, there's an authenticity that comes through in the words that just can't be faked).
With respect to this book, take for example, Loren Cruden's works The Spirit of Place and The Compass of the Heart which both written from a medicine wheel perspective, yet you can tell hers comes from deep within, embodied knowledge or wisdom, whereas with this book, it's feels a bit cut and pasted together, there are extensive references to the works of others and a 10+ page bibliography at the back. In a similar way, if you compare books on the chakras written by New Age authors with someone who's actually experienced a kundalini awakening (eg. an Indian master) you will find a very substantial difference in the presentation of their material.
There are many exercises in this book and if you do them, you will definately gain more self knowledge and probably some greater self awareness. For some people, it may add greater understanding of the archetypes the author writes of. For my purposes though I'd rather go to someone who has made the path their life's work and is closer to the source, for example, someone like Don Miguel Ruiz, whose family has a whole lineage of healers.
The book is about the four archetypes of the Warrior, Healer, Teacher and Visionary. It gives outlines of each archetype, relates them to a direction of the medicine wheel, has some poems and questions for relfection and some meditations. There is a good deal of referencing the work of others (both indigenous and western perspectives). There is a quite a substantial practical component to this book, which is something other authors sometimes lack. It's just that for my purposes, many are a bit 'new age'. I cannot tell you how accurate the allocation of excercises and perspectives to the directions are, I wouldn't be surprised if there were inaccuracies as the other reviewers indicate (although I know different traditions do allocate some aspects differently).
In summary, it's not a bad book, there's no way you'd come away from it not learning anything new about your life, it just doesn't have the depth and authenticity to a particular tradition that I'd want in order to take the very serious step of expending a lot of the necessary energy to applying it into my life, I'd prefer to take a more serious, proven approach.
All the best for your journey!
Four-fold Way.......2006-02-25
I like the book better than the CDs. There is a nice breakdown of information and a simple to understand text.
5 stars for 4 Fold.......2006-02-23
I got this book as recommended reading for a workshop I took on the heart. It contains a wealth of information presented in a warm, stratighforward way. There's so much in it to help guide you to opening yourself up where you need it and to expanding your knowledge of yourself. I practice some of the exrciese and meditations daily and refer to it often.
What a mish-mosh.......2004-10-27
This book is a New Age muddle of incorrect assumptions about buddhism and various aboriginal belief systems. This author doesn't get ANY of it quite right. She takes bits and pieces from different religious or philisophical traditions and sticks them together with bits of cellophane tape. I've seen collages made by kindergardeners that made more philisophical sense.
NOT recommended.
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Mental training is scarcely covered in the climbing literature, yet it is as important to performance as strength, flexibility, and technique. In his unique approach to mental training, Arno Ilgner draws essential elements from the rich 'warrior' literature, as well as from sports psychology, and combines these with his extensive climbing experience to create The Rock Warrior`s Way. Here is a comprehensive program for learning how to focus your mental resources during a challenging climb. It includes step-by-step guidance on motivation analysis, information gathering, risk assessment, mental focus, and deliberate transition into action. Poor use of attention creates fear, which can manifest itself as anything from performance anxiety to sheer terror. By using attention more purposefully we can understand how fear is created, deal with it effectively, and free ourselves to get back in touch with a far more powerful motivating force--our love of climbing. We can then create the kind of unbending intention that leads to outstanding performance. The Rock Warrior`s Way is a revolutionary program for climbers who want to improve both their performance and their enjoyment of climbing.
Customer Reviews:
Wow.......2006-07-30
Before I read this book, I was afraid to lead and would back off leads if I thought there was a chance I might fall. I had led a couple 5.9s, and easier routes, on bolts. Last week, I led a sustained 5.10d, last month I took my first lead fall on a 5.10c, and yesterday I led 5.10b as if it were 'no big deal.' The Rock Warrior's Way has transformed my view of leading and of climbing in general, and has opened up a whole new world of climbing for me. Thank you, Arno!!!
A tedious read.......2006-03-03
This brings a lot of new-age mysticism to rock climbing. There are definitely some valuable insights but you have to wade through a bunch of tired prose to find them. Overall, it won't do as much for your climbing as spending that time climbing.
fine.......2005-10-02
A very fine book, a must for those who seriously want to achieve their goals. Only with comitment goals can be conquered.
Personal Success & Growth.......2004-09-12
Arno provides the opportunity for advancing your climbing, your business and personal life. The opportunity to resolve challenges in climbing and life are addressed in this book. Arno offers a vision for improvement and understanding in the warrior's way. This book and Arno's training afforded me unparalleled advancement in my climbing and my personal life. As an individual who owns my own business and participates in many sports such as climbing, tennis, golf, snow skiing, and scuba diving to mention a few; the mental process of all these is sometimes overlooked in the application of physical ability. Arno understands the importance of involving and training the mental element in climbing to catapult your performance in life.
I have taken classes from Arno as well as taken his Warrior Training course. His training and guiding are mirrored here in this book. I highly recommend this book and the application of this book in the rewarding experience of taking his classes also.
Seminal Mind Training.......2004-06-28
As a casual acquaintance of Arno's over the years, I was gratified and pleased by how good his book turned out to be. It stands as a high water mark in the human potential genre. Well written and clear, Arno and Achey bring high theory down to earth (or the high cliffs as it were). As most people can imagine the challenge that hard rock climbing is, the lessons in this book could well be applied to help one deal with any challenge. In other words, you don't have to be a climber to get allot out of this book.
Regarding the falling issue mentioned a few reviews back, I have to defend Arno and make it very clear that he does not advocate taking falls willy nilly. What he does advocate is taking responsibility for one's willingness or unwillingness to fall and making that choice based on the best possible information at hand, unfettered by an irrational fear of falling that prooccupies attention and leads to the dreaded 'overgrip'. His fall drills are designed to lesson that kind of fear by making falling a known experience rather than a boogie man that robs one's attention and strength.
Where a climber likes to be on the safety - risk continuum is unavoidably a personal decision. Better to come to that decision with as much skill and information as one can gather. Nevertheless, regardless of how much you know and how strong you are, if you are challenging yourself at the edge of your abilities, you will still have to make your move and shove off into the unknown. That's the beauty of climbing.
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Step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs allow the trainee to follow and learn the techniques with ease.
The ideal weapon for self-defense is a stick. To find a comprehensive system of techniques using the stick, we must turn to the East, for systems known to the West have fallen into disuse. In this book, the techniques of Kukishin Ryu-an ancient Japanese method-have been updated and adapted for use
today. A thorough grounding in the fundamentals dealt with here will enable you to disarm and control any assailant.
CONTENTS
Section 1: Basic Movements
Section 2: Techniques against First Attack
Section 3: Techniques against Foot Attacks
Section 4: Techniques against Wrist Holding
Section 5: Techniques against Sleeve and Lapel Holding
Section 6: Techniques against Seizure from Behind
Section 7: Techniques against Stick Holding
Section 8: Immobilizations
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding.......2006-03-03
This is one book that should be in every martial arts collection. The book it made "pre-ninja" craze in the USA, and is showing some very decent variations of Kukishin ryu techniques. The details that accompany the photographs are decent, but leave something to be desired (but isn't that true of any "do-it-yourself" manual?) Easy to read at any level, well worth owning.
The critics have it all wrong.......2006-02-06
Although most reviewers rated this book highly, a few panned it. With one or two of those reviews, I wonder if they're even talking about the same book. Crazy ninjas? Martial fetishism? I just don't see that here.
To answer a few of the more intelligible criticisms:
The low stances pictured in this book will not necessarily get you killed or "at least whomped" in a fight. If you're even a beginner in a style that uses low stances, you can use the moves presented here. Of course, if you try these stances for the first time having only seen them in a book, you'll probably do them wrong. Well, no kidding!
Some anonymous wit here remarked that you only need such fancy techniques if you "forget how to swing a bat"-- as if wielding a stick against an unarmed person is an automatic win. This attitude will get you killed faster than any karate stance. I am a small guy of not even intermediate skill, and I've taken bats away from far larger persons who were trying to knock my head into the bleachers! If I can do it, so can some street punk who's trying to put your lights out. This book shows exactly what to do when someone grabs you or your stick and tries to turn the tables on you.
Others accuse the authors of assuming your attacker will be unarmed and won't fight back. I can only say these critics didn't read this book. The authors are very clear on these points.
As for the complexity of some of the locks and takedowns, the authors state that you cannot always deploy these when you want to, and that in the meantime you should defend yourself with basic moves. They also stress that one technique will not always (if ever) be enough to end the fight. They emphasize that the complex techniques must be executed quickly and forcefully. This takes practice. You are not supposed to just flip through a martial arts book and go try this stuff on the streets.
Gee, no kidding!
Even if you never practice the advanced techniques presented here, they are interesting. And the basic techniques are, well, basic. I say buy this book, and to its detractors, I say read this book! And pay attention this time!
easy to follow.......2005-04-04
Lots of pictures, awsome moves, easy to understand and follow. Very complete
Great little classic.......2005-01-02
When I was a young martial artist 40 years ago, I always looked forward to any new books by Draeger or Chambers. You could always count on them for books on rare or interesting topics that weren't being covered by anyone else. For example, their two books on Indonesion Silat are classics and were the first published in the English speaking world on this fascinating art.
This book by Chambers and Hatsumi is another example of that, and it's a testament to it that it's still around after 34 years. Back then I remember looking at the locking technqiues with the stick and deciding they were too hard to learn from a book. Then many years later I took up kali and escrima, which has many of the same techniques, and recently when I picked up a copy of this book and look at the chapter on those techniques, I found they weren't so difficult to understand anymore, so I guess I've learned something after all. :-)
Actually, this isn't such a little book, because it contains 58 techniques, divided into about half a dozen different categories. These are techniques against fist attacks, foot attacks, wrist holds, sleeve and lapel graps, seizure from behind, stick holding, and immobilizations. Each category has at least 6 or 7 techniques, although some have more, so there's a good selection of techniques of each type. One nice feature is a section devoted to jutte techniques, a rarely seen art that I know very little about. The section on basic techniques includes footwork diagrams, something often lacking and neglected in many books on martial arts.
After a brief intoduction and description of the stick arts in the Japan and a short discussion of the basic concepts, the authors devote most of the book to the vaious techniques. Despite the plates probably being pretty old at this point, the photos are still pretty clear and although slightly lacking in contast. However, if I remember right, this was the case with the first edition 30 years ago. At the end there's a brief glossary of Japanese terms.
With over 300 photos, easy to follow text and photos, and almost 60 techniques, this is an excelent introduction to the Kukishin-ryu art of stick fighting.
Appropriate book with good explanations and photographs........2004-05-28
I have been doing jo training for eleven years. This book has shown me things that I have never seen nor thought of. I own a dim-mak book as well and it is amazing how much overlap. In this book the author even uses accurate bone names.
Pay attention to the techniques using a hanbo or similar instrument. These techniques and weapons are more powerful than you may think. Many of these techniques would be impractical to use, and he points it out from time to time. Very refreshing. The point of the mover is not to memorize them, but to learn what the weapon and skill is capable of doing.
I looked at the back of this book and saw the rediculous pictures and poses. I though that this would be mostly fluff. Those moves are far easier and useful than it first seems. I have used technique 23(a strange cross-wrist scisoring) in too-rough sparing sessions and it worked to great success. My partner had no idea what had happened.
Book Description
The basics are only a guiding principle.
Your strongest posture is the one that fits your constitution.
That cannot be taught to you, you have to find it for yourself.
It is not a question of widening your stance or narrowing it,
if the truth be told.
But, people will do what is comfortable for them, so if you allow them to,
they will just make it up for themselves.
That is why, you must always return to the basics.
This is what is important.
-Gozo Shioda
Aikido students and enthusiasts the world over will be delighted with this English translation of Gozo Shioda's
"hidden principles," finally made available by the Yoshinkan school of aikido. An outstanding student of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, Shioda, who taught thousands of people in his lifetime, left a profound legacy, successfully teaching the spiritual and practical applications of a martial art
that could all too easily become mired in one or the other.
In this sequel to Dynamic Aikido, the preeminent master continues his explanation of the essential principles but in finer detail. Comprehensive and fully illustrated, Total Aikido covers the basic postures and movements with special emphasis on certain key points for perfecting one's technique to
achieve maximum effect with the minimum of effort. Demonstrations are provided in a dojo setting, with helpful pointers for avoiding common mistakes. To enable students to develop greater strength and control, they are shown how to increase their speed, shift their center of gravity, and synchronize
movements with those of their opponents.
This is an essential work for students of all levels, a treasury of expert information.
Customer Reviews:
A worthwhile book for anyone interested in Aikido.......2007-06-28
Gozo Shioda was a direct student of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba and this experience is seen through the detail of this book. The beginning of the book goes over various basics and exercises taught in Aikido. This proves very helpful for anyone who has not actually taken an Aikido class. There is a great deal of detail for various basic moves, explaining everything from breathing to shifting weight. One of the problems with soft martial arts such as Aikido is the difficulty in performing the throws or locks if you have not had an instructor. The book helps in this by explaining key points to the technique that should be remembered as well as explaining the mechanics of it in detail. Close up and side bars providing further detail along side the clear step by step pictures of the techniques as they are being performed also make it easier to learn these moves with a partner. I would give this book a perfect score if it were not for the Japanese technique names. This book was translated from Japanese. While the names of the techniques are translated to English the explanation for how to do the technique uses traditional Japanese terms at times.
For example:
from Four Direction Throw 1
"1-2 From migi ai-hanmi kamae, uke grabs your left wrist and pulls in a straight line. You strike with right-handed back-fist atemi to uke's face."
While this is a bit of learning curve I didn't find it as cumbersome once I had the basic terminology down.
As for the practical side. While Aikido does not come as easily as learning to throw a good right hook, many of the throws and joint locks can be employed without much effort once they are learned well. The techniques are presented often against traditional grabs or overhand strikes, however much of the material can be used just as readily by simply training with someone shoving, throwing a punch or going to tackle. There was a lack of kick defenses, but most people starting a street fight will not kick high anyway. The joint locks to control people are useful, especially if you are in a position where you cannot knock someone out who attacks, such as a teacher or a security guard.
An enduring classic.......2006-07-07
Gozo Shioda's masterful presentation of the fundamentals of Aikido is profound. The reader is drawn into a world that is both complex and very simple, through techniques which require great skill to perform but which flow like water when done right. The Ai (harmony) element is present throughout the book, and I now recommend this book to my students and give it as gifts to my friends.
A brief comment.......2006-05-28
This is a very fine book on aikido. Clear text, crisp and easy to understand photos, and detailed and well written text. I had a specific reason for reading this text--I needed help with all the Japanese terminology for the moves, which I'm weak on--and this book presents that quite well. Both the attacks and defenses are given the full names. I note one reviewer here who says that the spelling for some of the techniques is slightly different from what he's used to. There is also better and more complete coverage for all the moves. Most aikido books seem to present only a sampling of the various techniques. This book takes a more systematic approach. Aikido especially is one art you can't learn from a book, or even good videos, but they can help you with your training in the dojo. I've also found the videos of Ken Ota, Robert Liedke, and Rod MacEwen helpful in that regard. Overall, a fine book and a worthwhile addition to your martial arts library.
Total Aikido.......2006-03-12
As a practitioner of Aikido and Aikijutsu I find "Total Aikido: The Master Course (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)" a useful reference point. Any student of aikido will find the details in this book golden.
A staple for any Aikido library.......2005-12-06
The author, who was the founder of the Yoshinkan style of Aikido, has provided in this book a comprehensive followup to his earlier "Dynamic Aikido". Almost entirely dedicated to techniques.
Amazon.com
Dr. Richard McCall, a psychologist who teaches martial arts principles to professionals, turns his attention exclusively to the fiscal battlefield in The Way of the Warrior-Trader: The Financial Risk- Taker's Guide to Samurai Courage, Confidence and Discipline. Likening today's high-performance traders to Japan's legendary samurai, he combines personal anecdotes with success stories to show why the mind is the most important weapon in both arsenals--and how it can best be used in battle.
Book Description
Trading is war, an ongoing battle against other traders to get to profitable positions first, seize profits and move on to the next battle. The Way of the Warrior Trader applies time-honored precepts of the samurai discipline to modern trading, showing the reader ways to use centuries-old methods for victory in today's trading markets. The Way of the Warrior Trader: Provides a six step action plan for trading; Explains how to recover psychologically from a loss; Describes how to overcome the deep-seated psychological barriers to effective trading.
Customer Reviews:
Waste of money and time.......2007-09-18
Dont get trapped by the title.Its total waste of time and money.I agree with the ideas which author was trying to convey which i interpreted based on my own trading experience.Unfortunately very poor in presenting his ideas.May be author should stick to martial art which he is good at and leave the trading warriors to decide and do what is good for them.
Review of the Way of the Warrior Trader.......2007-03-09
This is a good book. Its a little out there, but if you keep an open mind, it can open up many new possibilities for you. It is easy to read and his stories are quite entertaining and poignant. If you are one on the lucky people to purchase this, you are in for quite a treat.
It's about the way you think.......2007-01-27
Dr. McCall's book is about developing a warrior mindset. The Way of the Warrior Trader is mostly written for "professional risk takers". However, you don't have to be trading options or stocks to gain from this book.
Warrior trader or warrior homemaker, it doesn't matter. The main takeaway from this book that you can develop the courage, confidence and discipline to master any area of your life or goals that you may have set.
Also, to answer one of the harsh critics below--Dr. McCall does not try to dupe anyone or take their money with nefarious intent.
I attended a several day workshop that Dr. McCall gave on Warrior Trading. We simulated trading and quick decision making at the craps tables in Tunica, Mississippi. My wife and I gained much insight into our personalities and money styles. When the workshop was completed I had not spent a dime on food and lodging. Dr. McCall did not ask for any money from us or hit us up for any additional money for ongoing training.
Straight up guy and straight up advice in the book.
I Live by the precepts within this book.......2006-09-26
These lessons, presented by Dr McCall, in his perennial best seller The "Way of the Warrior Trader" have been marketed to, widely accepted and utilized successfully by market players trading a wide variety of financial instruments. Also by championship level marshal artists, casino gamblers as well as poker players like me. Simply stated these ancient Marshall lessons hold the keys to unlocking the untold potential held within us all and will guide us toward developing, will power, a fighting spirit that is designed to win, and a unbelievably strong yet calm inner being.
This spirit, known as "Heijoshin kore michi" or "a calm every day spirit" is one every successful player knows he must attain to win consistently in any arena of financial risk taking. One who has attained such a spirit is briefly described as such. "Even if he looks to death in the eye, he must remain the same and act directly: confidently, calmly and imperturbably outward, wide awake and attentively inward."
Following these lessons and doing the exercises therein will increase your ability to choose and correctly use the skills you have already developed with confidence and clarity. It will also be helpful in increasing your ability to use these skills optimally. Especially while dealing with contingencies and the stress that results as they come into play ... These lessons and exercises will also drastically reduce the learning curve normally associated with developing new skills.
In as much this program will work for any task whether it is transitioning from poker proficiency to greatness or trading profitably and constantly in the markets. In fact it will work for any challenging endeavor whatsoever. It does so through a method for defining, maintaining and focusing clearly on the goals and sub goals that exist on your road to success.
If you find yourself switching from failed system to failing system isnt it about time you quit working to find a new system and start working on finding a new real core that lies at the heart of every trading system, That is the individual executing it?
This Book directs you on how to start doing exactly that.
Beware of superbookdeals seller.......2006-06-19
If you want to buy the book, go ahead, just be careful of superbookdeals, they take your money but don't deliver and don't answer emails. Caveat Emptor.
Book Description
A step-by-step approach to applying the Japanese warrior's mind set to martial training and daily life.
Customer Reviews:
A true Warrior's book.......2007-08-29
This book is easily one of the greatest books on how to live an honorable warrior's lifestyle in a modern world. The book is like a guide as to how to not only be the best warrior possible, but the best human being you can be.
The only thing I have to say is that this book is NOT FOR EVERYONE. You should only consider reading this book if you plan on taking it quite seriously, as Forrest E Morgan is (as he says himself) rather obsessive with parts of the book. A good example is when Morgan tells us that we should spend the majority of our life in training; train more than you sleep. I'm in no way saying that the book tells us to do anything impossible or to dedicate every waking moment of our time training, he's just telling us the truth: it takes a dedicated life to become a true warrior.
And this book will tell you how.
I also want to say that there is definatly some worth in the book for the casual reader, but the majority of the book involves a life-long commitment, and all of it requires some perseverance.
What I mean is, you won't finish this book and instantly become a better person.
Rather, you will better know HOW to make yourself a better person. For those looking for a lifestyle change, something to complement their martial arts training, or simply a purpose to dedicate yourself to, I can think of no book better than this.
Worth reading!.......2007-05-22
My teacher told me to read this book and not without a reason. Soon I'll be tested for a black belt and he felt I needed another perspective or way of thinking on martial arts and why we practise.
This book is interesting for every martial artist to bring the art into daily life. It's a 'must read' for any practitioner of a 'DO', a traditional way (like Aikido, Hapkido, Karate-do, Judo, T'ai Chi, Daito Ryu, JKD), despite your level.
Some parts I don't agree with, for I'm an martial artist and not a warrior or soldier (like mr. Morgan). I'll make up my own mind on how I 'should think' (but maybe this is more my recalcitrant behaviour). It made me think about things.
Forrest E. Morgan puts things into the right perspective and everyone (including the none martial artist) can learn form this book. Most interesting are the chapters on religion, nutrition and the warriors mind set.
Detailed guidance for becoming a modern warrior........2007-01-20
Recently I read and reviewed a book called "The Karate Dojo" by Peter Urban. Written in the mid-1960s, it's a snapshot of a bygone martial arts era. Mr. Urban portrayed an ideal dojo training situation that would enable one to become a "weaponless weapon." "Living the Martial Way" has a similar focus on achieving the status of a "modern warrior." However, it goes a lot farther by offering detailed practical and philosophical steps to that end. Combined, these steps constitute the "Martial Way." It's not for the faint of heart.
The book is broken down into three aspects of the Martial Way: The Way of Training, The Way of Honor, and The Way of Living. In Part One, the author discusses how a warrior trains. Practicing once or twice a week for a couple of hours won't cut it. Instead, the warrior should rigorously train in their chosen martial art every day, and augment their core style with additional study in other disciplines. Part Two delves into the warrior's internal path by focusing on developing the foundational character quality of Honor. Finally, Part Three deals with a mixture of the practical and spiritual aspects of the Martial Way, including physical fitness, mysticism, and personal bearing.
Mr. Morgan provides a comprehensive path towards warriorship. For the most part, his guidance is clear and practical. However, there are a couple of debatable areas. For example, some of the circa 1990 diet and exercise information Mr. Morgan promulgates is a bit stale in 2007. Even so, the author's general admonition to eat right and exercise are timeless, so consult some newer resources to implement his recommendations. Also, I was a bit taken aback by his almost religious zeal towards becoming a warrior. To be sure, excellence requires much work, pain, and sacrifice. But many desire a more balanced life, and I'm not sure one could fully pursue the Martial Way and have a family life. Indeed, you'd probably have to be a celibate monk to truly achieve warriorship (for all I know that may be a requirement, since Mr. Morgan isn't forthcoming on his family life).
Overall, I was challenged by "Living the Martial Way" to take my budo practice (and my faith as a Christian) to a higher level and integrate it deeper into my life. However, I'm not as dismissive of the twice weekly practitioner as Mr. Morgan is. Because for years that was my training regimen at the kyu (colored belt) level. Mr. Morgan might dismiss me as a mere "martial artist" (see page 25). But I've realized many personal benefits from that level of practice. Even so, now that I'm a ShoDan assistant instructor I agree with him that a deeper level of commitment is needed. I must be a good role model for my students, and that requires more intensity on my part. That's why I added boxing to my "doctrinal core" of karate over a year ago, and also the reason I'm reading many books about the martial arts.
I recommend "Living The Martial Way" as a necessary text for the martial artist. It will affirm the dedication of the serious practitioner, and perhaps challenge the not-so-serious one towards a more profound level of commitment. In addition, you may wish to augment this book with "Clearing Away Clouds" by Stephen Fabian, "The Making of a Butterfly" by Phillip Starr, "The Martial Way and Its Virtues" by F. J. Chu, "The Martial Spirit" by Herman Kauz, and just about anything by Dave Lowry.
Simply the best book in the field.......2006-10-22
This is quite simply the single most influential book on martial arts that I`ve read in 30+ years of training and research on the subject.
There are hundreds of books out there on how to fight, most promoting one style or category of martial arts over another (ie: Karate vs arnis or grappling vs striking etc.). Most of them are of questionable value at best.
This book doesn`t bother with telling you how to fight. It tells you why to fight, and why not to. It teaches you how to really examine what you want from your training and then structure your training so that you can achive that result. And it examines the place of fighting arts in our daily lives and the fighter`s place in society.
Hope that doesn`t sound too out there, because it`s a very straight forward and down to earth book. But I can`t reccomend it highly enough. It`s one you`ll reread over and over again, and each time you`ll dicover a wonderful thought provoking idea you missed before.
Great book on misunderstood subject.......2006-08-01
Morgan articulates the physical, mental, and moral aspects of the warrior way better than any book I've seen so far. He covers every aspect of the warrior's training, both physical and mental, showing how the true warrior lifestyle differs from others. Another thing I liked is how he clearly distinguishes between martial arts, mysticism, and religion. Americans are often confused on this point, as Morgan points out that true martial arts are not religions, and not even mystical, they are methods of waging war. Mysticism also has nothing to do with religion per se--it only means the belief that the truth is within each of us and can be discovered if one looks hard enough, a principle which many eastern and western thinkers and religions believe.
My only complaint is I agree with the other reviewers here that Morgan is a little heavy-handed emphasizing the superiority of the trained warrior to the average person. That may be true in some ways, but he could have soft-pedalled that a bit. Other than that this is a great book that explains the most important concepts in the martial arts and how to truly live the warrior way.
Book Description
Fighting arts are as old as man himself and as varied as his languages. In Asia they developed to a degree of effectiveness probably unsurpassed elsewhere in the world. This book explains the relationships between fighting arts, assesses their strengths and weaknesses, and presents new
material about hitherto unknown fighting methods. Written by two of the best-known and most widely published authorities in the field, it covers fighting methods and techniques found in eleven Asian countries-fighting techniques that range from the artful Chinese tai-chi and Burmese bando to
Japanese jujutsu and the lethal pentjak-silat of Indonesia.
Documentation of these has been supplemented with a wealth of fascinating anecdotes. The reader learns of the daring exploits of the Japanese ninja, of Gama, perhaps the greatest of the great Indian wrestlers, of the Indonesian "trance" fighters-and hundreds of other tales that serve to illustrate
some of the most deadly fighting systems that the world has known.
The volume is illustrated with over two hundred photographs and drawings, many of them depicting combat styles and techniques that have never been seen in the West.
Customer Reviews:
comprehensive, but ... accurate?.......2006-11-21
A nice overview of various martial arts taught in obscure and less obscure places. I think I most enjoyed the accounts of Pakistani and Indian wrestlers like Gama. These seem to be forgotten martial artists. There was also some interesting information about the martial arts of Indochina.
I give it one less star than perfect, as these same authors have been known to at least tell some tall tales under a psuedonym ("John F. Gilbey" is one of the two). Since I am no scholar of the martial arts, but rather a sort of consumer of them, I can't really tell if they're pulling our legs anywhere in this book. Some of the Okinawan stuff (which I am actually familiar with the history and practise of) was a bit sketchy, or at least poorly explained. I suspect the farther afield these guys get with the arts covered, the more stuff you might find like that. Who is going to check?
Good Study, Long on Scholarship.......2006-10-15
If you're looking for a how-to manual on any particular martial art or set of martial arts, go elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you're interested in a succinct history of martial arts from the Far East, then you're in luck. This is an older book in martial arts circles, but I think, if anything, that helps it. It's able to deliver its message without all the politics that have influenced martial arts over the last 35 years. On the other hand, there's been quite a bit more sholarship that would help the book considerably.
The book is well written. The authors provide plenty of english translations of the terms they use, so you're never left in the dark. I think the section on Okinawa, rightly seperated from China & Japan, was a bit short. This, and a bit of over emphasis on styles that didn't seem adequately representative of the art under discussion.
It's informative and a good read. Hard to say much more good about a book.
The best history of martial arts...ever.......2006-07-08
I found this book through a memorial to Draeger printed on a martial arts group. I bought several of his books but I am the most impressed with this one. Draeger and Smith do a great job of tackling an intense project. There is an overview of martial arts from around the world. The research for this is amazing. One may have faults with some of their statements but this is still a book that I return to again and again. If you want the history of martial arts then this is perhaps the only real choice. A must for your martial arts library.
Classic but outdated.......2005-07-19
Still a classic of martial arts literature after many decades. One reason the book has held up at all to time is simply that both authors are great writers and researchers as well as being accomplished martial artists. The writing has an academic quality not usually found in the martial arts books and magazines, which are often aimed at the lesser lights among us. In fact, I am too embarressed to be seen reading a copy of Black belt magazine nowadays, unless I have it hidden inside a copy of Hustler perhaps.
Yet the book has not held up in all aspects. Since it was written, there have been whole worlds of knowledge opened up to martial arts practitioners. This book was written in the dark ages, when real knowledge was kept hidden and what was taught openly was worse than garbage. Not only have many masters brought their arts into the open, but new trends have developed, new paradigms set, myths destroyed and more.
Something of this scope and quality is sorely needed today. Draeger is dead. Smith hasn't publshed anything recently that I am aware of. It may be up to someone else to do an updated survey of the martial arts.
Still a classic and a necessary part of any MA library.
Outstanding.......2003-08-09
This long standing classic should be required reading for anyone who practices the Asian Fighting Arts. Both Draeger and Smith do an outstanding job in describing the cultures and the fighting arts that evolved from them. Well written, educational, and very informative this book provides a sound foundation for the Asian Fighting Arts practitioner.
Book Description
Forty-one of the best articles of the popular Ancient Ways column in Martial Arts Training magazine are brought together. 150 illustrations, 40 never before published photos. A 6th dan in aikido and 6th dan kyoshi master instructor in iaido, Kensho Furuya is the resident chief instructor of the Aikido Center of Los Angeles.
Customer Reviews:
A Personal Favorite.......2007-02-24
This is among the very finest books on the martial ways that I have read - and, as someone who periodically engages in too much reading and not enough training, I've read a lot of them. I was led to this particular book through reading the author's daily webcolumn.
Some martial arts books have a lot of rambling or clicheed "filler" in them. On the contrary, these essays are generally very clear and focused, and betray the author's wealth of knowledge and experience. For example, it is very fashionable to speak about zen in martial arts texts, and throw around terms like "mushin". But unlike most of those texts, this book is actually written by someone who is expert in both zen and budo. As a result, the comparisons he makes are far more lucid, interesting, and (in my experience) applicable.
I encourage you to read this book. You will not regret it.
Grateful!.......2007-02-15
A few well timed books can change your life. Kodo was just such a book for me. I discovered it about six years ago at a time when my training could have gone many different ways. The lessons related by Furuya Sensei in Kodo helped me to reflect on the meaning of my training and find my true martial spirit. I will always be grateful for Kodo and for Furuya Sensei's continued teaching.
Excellent reflections and lessons.......2007-02-14
Though KODO can be found in the "Martial Arts" section of bookstores, what most immediately struck me about the book is the universal nature of the teachings within. Reading more like a compilation of reflections from a life devoted to martial and spiritual study, KODO is unique and a challenge to categorize.
My background from childhood was a little Karate and Gung-Fu, but when I was seventeen I saw an Aikido demonstration and felt a strong gravitation toward such training, which lead to KODO. Though the author, Rev. Kensho Furuya, teaches Aikido and Iaido, I think his writings are very applicable regardless of the martial study you pursue.
At just over 220 pages, KODO is a moderately sized book - but packed with so many anecdotes, images, and stories that it seems like there's always a little more to find. I particularly like many of the side-notes present throughout the book, "Unrealized potential is like no potential at all". As a chronic procrastinator, simple statements like that have made a real impact on my outlook.
KODO is in part a memoir and in part a lesson or guide book for those trying to find their way to a simpler path in an increasingly busy and complex world. Readers, who, like me, have felt an inner pull toward a more disciplined and thoughtful life, will not be disappointed by KODO and the stories within.
Kodo Ancient Ways - Timeless Wisdom.......2007-02-14
From K. Choate and B. Tysell
Written with obvious care and devotion by a decades-long practitioner and master of Aikido and Iaido, this book contains a split page format which allows the reader to reference succinct definitions relative to all aspects of Budo, while allowing the opportunity to gain greater depth of knowledge through its' more conversational essays relating to the same topics. From the deeply spiritual roots of martial arts practice, to the basis of martial arts training, to an historian's eye to technique and weaponry, this book remains a staple reference for the library of any serious martial artist. It becomes dog-eared and well loved quickly!
Kodo-a book which every Budoka should read.......2007-02-13
Mr Kensho Furuya Sensei is one off the Budospecialist, who know most of history and philosophy of Budo.
He speaks in this book very understandable and I learn a lot, every time I read in his book.
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