Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts

Kenji Tokitsu

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English

Shambhala Publications Inc
03 November 2003

Oriental martial arts

A karate master explains the central role of ki or ""life energy"" in the Asian martial traditions.

While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu-an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher-shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make training in martial arts more meaningful, effective, and personally and spiritually rewarding.

Tokitsu emphasizes the mental aspects of martial arts practice including-

. The importance of ki development

. Seme, or capturing your opponent's mind

. Understanding ma, the spatial relationship in combat

Studying these concepts, he explains, gives martial artists the tools to train for a lifetime and at the very highest level. Tokitsu also gives a historical and cultural survey of budo, and explains how the Western view of budo training is different than the Japanese-a perspective rarely available to Western martial artists.

By: Kenji Tokitsu
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 180g
ISBN: 9781570629983
ISBN 10: 1570629986
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 03 November 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenji Tokitsu was born in Japan and began studying martial arts when he was a child. He has taught karate in Paris since 1971. In 1984 he founded the Shaolin-mon school, where he teaches a synthesis of the original combat arts of Japan and China. In 2001 he established the Tokitsuryu Academy to teach and promote his method. For more information, visit www.tokitsu.com. Tokitsu also holds doctorates in sociology and in Japanese language and civilization. He is the author of numerous books.

Reviews for Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts

In this text the author explains how his unique style was developed, and in doing so, reveals the important workings and goals of the internal world of martial arts. - Journal of Asian Martial Arts In this text the author explains how his unique style was developed, and in doing so, reveals the important workings and goals of the internal world of martial arts. - Journal of Asian Martial Arts In this text the author explains how his unique style was developed, and in doing so, reveals the important workings and goals of the internal world of martial arts. -- Journal of Asian Martial Arts