The Martial Spirit by Herman Kauz

Martial Arts Book
by Herman Kauz
Hardback book
Great read

The Martial Spirit Description

THE MARTIAL SPIRIT is an introduction to the origin, philosophy, and
psychology of the martial arts.

In recent years the tremendous growth in popularity of the martial arts all over the world has resulted in the emergence of an extraordinary number of magazines and books, films, schools, and tournaments on the subject. With hardly an exception, how-ever, they all concentrate on "how-to" aspects, not on the spiritual underpinning.
Herman Kauz' exploration of THE MARTIAL SPIRIT is the first book to go beyond the conventional viewpoint of physical training and self defense; Kauz places the primary emphasis on mental training and the psychological and philosophical elements. He reveals the East-West inter-relationship few understand, even those physically skilled in the martial arts world.
Accompanied by Tetsu Okuhara's extraordinary photography THE MARTIAL SPIRIT compares the various martial arts systems and describes how students physically and spiritually develop skills on their own and then with a partner. One chapter deals with philosophical concepts and their relevance and application in training; another points out the mind-body problems encountered at the outset of student involvement. Always present in THE MARTIAL SPIRIT are the student-teacher dynamics and spiritual aspects.
This thoughtful and inspirational work shows how serious martial arts study and training can: promote better physical and mental health, enhance the growth of self-understanding, increase the knowledge of others, and contribute to a feeling of personal worth.

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