{"product_id":"the-science-and-philosophy-of-martial-arts-exploring-the-connections-between-the-cognitive-physical-and-spiritual-aspects-of-martial-arts-paperback","title":"The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts: Exploring the Connections Between the Cognitive, Physical, and Spiritual Aspects of Martial Arts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex W. Tong\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrederick Turner\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough the lenses of Shotokan Karate and biomedicine, sensei and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong shows readers how body, mind, and spirit can be developed through martial arts practice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the practice of martial arts, a person can realize their full potential--not only in body, but in mind and spirit. \u003ci\u003eThe Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers how. Author, sensei, and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong delves into the physical, mental, and spiritual components of martial arts and integrates contemporary sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience into a nuanced and illuminating understanding of what martial arts practice can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStructured into three sections, Tong discusses: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Mind: The dao of martial arts, mental tranquility, contemporary neuroscience, and warming up the brain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Body: Posture and stance, breathing in martial arts, and the physics of mastery and effort \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Spirit: Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spirit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach section includes observations on martial arts origins, physiology, and tangible results on martial arts training. Blending traditional and contemporary approaches, knowledge, and research, \u003ci\u003eThe Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e builds a vision of practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALEX W. TONG, PhD grew up in Hong Kong, immersed in the city-state's heritage of Chinese and European cultures. He started formal karate training while an undergraduate at the University of Oregon. A career opportunity brought him to Texas, where he founded the Japan Karate Association of Dallas while leading a highly productive cancer immunology research program at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. JKA Dallas celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022, having graduated 30 black belts and produced many world-class competitors. Tong has practiced Nishiyama Shotokan Karate for 50 years. He holds the rank of \u003ci\u003ehachidan \u003c\/i\u003e(eighth-degree black belt). Tong is the current President of the American Amateur Karate Federation, the oldest national governing organization for karate competition in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.21 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767409901856,"sku":"9781623176655","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/17d51f520b4901fe2b76a888e37fb45b.webp?v=1780310224","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-science-and-philosophy-of-martial-arts-exploring-the-connections-between-the-cognitive-physical-and-spiritual-aspects-of-martial-arts-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}