The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts: Exploring the Connections Between the Cognitive, Physical, and Spiritual Aspects of Martial Arts

By Alex Tong

Integrating Shotokan Karate with biomedical research, author, sensei, and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong illuminates and broadens our understanding of what martial arts practice can be. Blending traditional knowledge and contemporary approaches. The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts supports readers in building a practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit. Exploring the physical, mental, and spiritual components of practice-and integrating up-to-date insights from sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience-Tong's nuanced approach discusses: THE MIND: The dao of martial arts, mental equanimity, contemporary neuroscience, and "warming up the brain", THE BODY: Posture and stance, martial arts breathing and the physics of "mastery and effort" (gongfu), THE SPIRIT; Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spirit, Each of the three sections traces back to the origin of practice and offers physiological rationale and insights into how to achieve tangible results through martial arts training. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623176654
• ISBN13: 9781623176655
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.2"