Xin Yi WuDao: Heart-Mind- The Dao of Martial Arts
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, says LaoZi in the DaoDeJing. In this illuminating book on XinYi WuDao ( The Dao of the Martial Arts ), Master Wu guides us, step-by-step, on a journey into the heart of the ultimate martial art the art beyond fighting. Through the inner alchemy of the Three Treasures of Life our bodies of flesh, energy, and spirit we learn how to martial these precious resources in a way that benefits self and other as one.Thanks to the kindness of his mentor, Grandmaster Zhao ShouRong, Master Wu shares with us, for the first time in English print, ancient secrets of the way of the martial heart handed down in China in an unbroken lineage from master to disciple. Whether your interest lies primarily in the practice or the philosophy, you will discover within these pages precious gems of wisdom and power that will enrich your life. --Daniel Reid, best-selling author of The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity and The Tao of Detox and a leading expert of Eastern philosophy and medicineAs an aikido practitioner, I found lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu's latest book, XinYi WuDao, very fascinating. Providing an in depth explanation of the links between Daoism and Chinese martial arts, Master Wu shows his deep dedication and unique knowledge of these two ancient traditions. There are many similar links that can be made between aikido and its philosophy, which makes this book a fantastic source of inspiration for all aikido practitioners. --Sensei Jan Nevelius, Aikido PractitionerAs an aikido practitioner, I found lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu's latest book, XinYi WuDao, very fascinating. Providing an in depth explanation of the links between Daoism and Chinese martial arts, Master Wu shows his deep dedication and unique knowledge of these two ancient traditions. There are many similar links that can be made between aikido and its philosophy, which makes this book a fantastic source of inspiration for all aikido practitioners. --Sensei Jan Nevelius, Aikido Practitioner