- Genre:sports & recreation
- Sub-genre:Martial Arts / Karate
- Language:English
- Pages:160
- Paperback ISBN:9798317802929
Book details
Overview
Pursuing karate when a teen is one thing. Pursuing karate when 75 years old is a whole different matter. The author did both. HOW ISSHINRYU KARATE CAN WORK FOR YOU reveals one person's journey in the martial arts at the bookends of his life, the mental, physical, and spiritual challenges overcome, and specific benchmarks for pursuing karate at any age. Historical, psychological, and physiological issues are addressed revealing the dynamic wholeness that can be achieved through Isshinryu karate training.
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Training under two different Isshinryu masters generations apart, one from the West coast who studied directly under the founder of Isshinryu karate from Okinawa and the other from the East coast, the author traces and analyzes his journey with Isshinryu karate at the bookends of his life. The book emphasizes the healing wholeness in all arenas of life that can be achieved through the practice of Isshinryu — the "wholehearted way" that unifies the mind, body, and spirit. Mushin — "the mind of no mind" — and the role thoughts and consciousness play in stress reactivity is explored in depth. Chinkuchi — the flow of physical power — is broken down into its structural and physiological components. Immersive lifestyle captures the Isshinryu spirit as its healing processes transforms the human experience in all areas of life. Practical tips are presented that helped the author accommodate and enjoy his practice well into his 70s.
