Touhkondo: "The Way of the Fighting Spirit" (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780595279784)

One of the most fascinating art forms woven into the fabric of our society, is the Martial Arts. People study or do this for various reasons, from improving human vitality, strengthening their inner spirit, to finding balance and peace through the warriors way. But the warriors way is rapidly changing for the worse, due to the conduct of many martial artist who are in pursuit of recognition, wealth, fame and fortune in this modern era. All true martial forms, are but the sign that points the direction for the seeking practitioner wanting to attain the proper essence, code of conduct in modern society.

Touhkondo is one such code that emphasizes the need for modern martial practitioners to re-evaluate their chosen methods and rediscover their true purpose by cultivating humility, compassion, valor, dignity and mastering their fighting spirit through harmony and respect not over another, but over the "Self".

Author: Deon Leslie de Jongh
ISBN-10: 0595279783
ISBN-13: 9780595279784
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2003
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.22h x 5.92w x 0.27d