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Zen in the Martial Arts

by Joe Hyams, Joseph Cardillo · 1979

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"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai Maximum.

Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

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philosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of thisself-helpself-helpMore like thisLess of thispsychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of thishealthhealthMore like thisLess of this
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martial artsmartial artsMore like thisLess of thisBuddhismBuddhismMore like thisLess of thisspiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of thissportssportsMore like thisLess of thisreligionreligionMore like thisLess of this
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JapanJapanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 140 pages

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