The Fencer and the Zen Body

By Quincy Rabot

The Fencer and the Zen Body What is a Zen Body? Can Eastern insights help Western fencing? Can there be ... a fusion? A blending of disparate elements into a unified and mutually beneficial whole. That's what Quincy Rab t has done with fencing and martial arts, fusing Eastern insights with Western scientific understanding of the human body moving in combat. The result: -A new vision of fencing movement that's based on centuries-old traditions -Eastern imagery supported by Western biomechanics -A way of imagining fencing movements that leads to relaxed, efficient speed and power This is not a book on how to fence. It is a book intended to transform your understanding of how to fence, how you experience your fencing, and how you can convey the essence of fencing to others. A fusion

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985444169
• ISBN13: 9780985444167
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Ska Swordplay Books
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"