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Nintai: Philosophical Lessons in Okinawan Karate
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Nintai: Philosophical Lessons in Okinawan Karate
anyone can learn karate, but to master oneself takes a lifetime. this is the inspiring story of an ex-marine who sought out the one form of martial arts that would polish his mind and strengthen his spirit- kobayashi shorin ryu karate. finding the right dojo would lead him to okinawa and a sensei (teacher), a seventh degree black belt, who would show him what lay beyond the pain, beyond the exhaustion. he was taught nintai: the art of patience, perseverance, and endurance. the reason there are mirrors in the dojo is to allow the student to always face his greatest opponent: himself. it is the aim of the true karate practitioner to overcome the ego, and focus on the higher goal of unifying the mind, body, and spirit. in okinawa, it is the sensei s responsibility to help the student become humble enough to attain this objective. only when nintai is accomplished, can one pursue a higher spiritual path.
Productcode: 31906
Actors: Vellucci, Lawrence Mark
Category: BOOKS
SubCategories: SPORTS & RECREATION | MARTIAL ARTS & SELF-DEFENSE
Format: PAPERBACK
Year released: 11/2007