The Book of Martial Power
by Steven J. Pearlman
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Author: Steven J. PearlmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-25
ISBN: 1585679445
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Overlook TP
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- ISBN13: 9781585679447
- Condition: USED - Good
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Book Review: A must-have for any student of any style
Summary: 5 Stars
If you study any style of martial art, be it karate, judo, boxing, wrestling, or whatever, and take those studies with any degree of seriousness at all, you really want to buy this book. Don't hesitate. Martial arts books are a lot like science fiction books; one has to sift through a lot a bad stuff to find a gem. Pearlman's book is certainly a gem.
Any martial artist can use this book. It focuses not on particular techniques, but on the principles behind those techniques; regardless of style. No martial art was ever created arbitrarily. The martial arts have been, and will continue to be, distilled from the absolute truths of the human form and physical laws. The power of a basic punch, for example, is dependent upon principles such as sound posture, balance, proper breathing, timing, and so on. In his book Pearlman brilliantly offers an accessible path to recognizing, understanding, and applying these principles. In essence, Pearlman offers the reader a wonderful glimpse into why any martial art is what it is; the expression and exploitation of principles.
Perhaps most importantly, you'll get something out of this book regardless of skill level. This will be a book that you'll read more than once, guaranteed. As your understanding of your craft grows, you'll glean more and more from these pages. I promise, you'll keep this book for years, pulling from the shelf every so often and drawing from it lessons that you didn't see before. `The Book of Martial Power' is a must-have for any martial artist.
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