Daniele Bolelli: On the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology

On the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology


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The urge to forge one's character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques, martial arts constitute a path to developing body, spirit, and awareness. "On the Warrior's Path" connects the martial arts with this larger perspective, merging subtle philosophies with no-holds-barred competition, Nietzsche with Bruce Lee, radical Taoism and Buddhism with the "Star Wars" Trilogy, traditional martial arts with basketball and American Indian culture. At the center of all these phenomena is the warrior. Though this archetype seems to manifest contradictory values, author Daniele Bolelli describes the heart of this tension: how the training of martial technique leads to a renunciation of violence, and how overcoming fear leads to a unique freedom. Aimed at students at any level or tradition of martial arts but also accessible to the armchair warrior, "On the Warrior's Path" brings fresh insights to why martial arts remains an enduring and widespread art and discipline. Two new chapters in this second edition focus on spirituality in the martial arts and the author's personal journey in the field.

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Author: Daniele Bolelli
Number of Pages: 200 pages
Published Date: 08 Jul 2008
Publisher: Frog Ltd
Publication Country: Berkeley, CA, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781583942192
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