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Myths and Legends of the Martial Arts

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These colorful tales trace the origins and illuminate the philosophies of each of the martial arts. Karate, kung fu, judo, aikido, sumo—each discipline of the martial arts is, at its most developed point, as much a philosophy as a code of war. Like any culture, each martial art has its founding myths, which reveal its origins and make sense of its underlying principles. These vivid parables of cowardice and valor, pride and humility, foolishness and wisdom, and heroes and villains, are gems of poetic wisdom culled from the fierce history of the East. A unique collection offering enlightenment and enchantment to students of the martial arts and Eastern philosophy. Peter Lewis, a renowned authority on the martial arts, is the author of many books on the subject, including Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice and Secret Art of the Ninja.

Language: English

Pages: 241

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group

Release: April 01, 1998

ISBN: 1853752711

ISBN 13: 9781853752711

Myths and Legends of the Martial Arts

3.5/5 ( ratings)

These colorful tales trace the origins and illuminate the philosophies of each of the martial arts. Karate, kung fu, judo, aikido, sumo—each discipline of the martial arts is, at its most developed point, as much a philosophy as a code of war. Like any culture, each martial art has its founding myths, which reveal its origins and make sense of its underlying principles. These vivid parables of cowardice and valor, pride and humility, foolishness and wisdom, and heroes and villains, are gems of poetic wisdom culled from the fierce history of the East. A unique collection offering enlightenment and enchantment to students of the martial arts and Eastern philosophy. Peter Lewis, a renowned authority on the martial arts, is the author of many books on the subject, including Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice and Secret Art of the Ninja.

Language: English

Pages: 241

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group

Release: April 01, 1998

ISBN: 1853752711

ISBN 13: 9781853752711

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