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Tag Archives: Book Review

Book review: The Tao is Silent

“The Tao is Silent”, first published in 1977, is a rambling, whimsical collection of short essays on Taoism.

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 10, 2023February 4, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, Philosophy, Tao, TaoismLeave a comment on Book review: The Tao is Silent

Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an

“It’s China, mom. Everybody knows kung fu.” – Dre Parker, Karate Kid (2010).

But in the West it can safely be said that barely anybody knows Kung Fu.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 28, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, Buddhism, Ch'an, Kung Fu, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an

Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

I’ve been attempting recently to understand more about the biology and physiology of why our martial arts moves work the way they do.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 16, 2022April 5, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:anatomy, Book Review, exercise, martial artsLeave a comment on Book review: The anatomy of martial arts

Book review: Women in the Martial Arts

This collection of essays by female martial artists was published in the early 90s, and many of the themes which come up are still relevant today.

Posted byNicola HigginsJune 24, 2022April 9, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, martial arts, womenLeave a comment on Book review: Women in the Martial Arts

Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

This book is an excellent introduction to both Western and Eastern anatomy concepts. It is not excessively detailed, but gives a good grounding in both systems.

Posted byNicola HigginsFebruary 24, 2018September 10, 2020Posted inReviews, TrainingTags:Book Review, healing, martial arts, pressure points1 Comment on Book Review: Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts

Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts

I found this book in the library, and I was drawn in by the contents page, which spans large swathes of history and seemed to be quite comprehensive.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 21, 2017April 9, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:Book Review, History, martial arts, Shorinji KempoLeave a comment on Book Review: A Brief History of the Martial Arts

Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

From the Edge of Humanity Magazine, a book review relevant to us all.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 24, 2017Posted inPhilosophyTags:Book Review, martial arts, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

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