Martial Arts & Chi Energetics

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, Bushido Illustrated: The Soul of Japanincludes the classic Inazo Nitobe text with a new introduction and colorful illustrations throughout.

"Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than cherry blo

Martial arts teacher Phillip Starr draws on more than sixty years of experience to introduce the Mirror Image Technique—a  method that recognizes the reinforcing nature of body and mind.

Drawing on the poetic wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, American sensei (fifth degree black belt in Aikido) Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for use in everyday life—all without practicing the vigorous exercises of the martial art, itself.

The Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments book clarifies and makes accessible critical aspects of the art that only a small number of high-level practitioners currently understand and manifest.

Numerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects.

Baguazhang is unquestionably one of the most esoteric disciplines in martial arts. Based on the eight trigrams (bagua) of the Yi Jing, baguazhang emphasizes the importance of maneuverability, evasion, and change to deflect an aggressor's attacks.