Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror: Martial Arts in Women's Lives
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892816627 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Would you be afraid of a woman with a sixth-degree black belt in Aikido? You shouldn't be, not because she couldn't hurt you (she probably could), but because she may turn out to be the best teacher you've ever had. In Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror, seasoned writer Stephanie T. --Brian Bruya. Hoppe conducts interviews with over 20 remarkable women who have not only excelled in martial arts but have adopted them (or been adopted by them) as a particular path to self-transformation. The wellspring of this wholeness appears to be the challenge, the camaraderie, and the
Flawed by author's musings, but inspiring interviews. A Customer The book comprises some 20 interviews with women in a variety of martial arts, but it also narrates the author's own journey of exploration. She came to t'ai chi ch'uan in early middle age for health reasons. Her realization of, and mixed feelings about, the martial aspects of that art served as a springboard for her searchin. inspiring A Customer As a female student of the martial arts, I found this book very inspiring. Our lives as girls and women are often filled with men as role models, particularly in areas such as martial arts and certain sports, so this book offered a connection to other women out there who are leading powerful, peaceful lives helping themselves. A Customer said Interesting reading. I got this book after hunting and hunting for stories about women in the martial arts. I can't say I enjoyed all the stories, but I found most of them interesting. Some I could relate to and others I still cannot; however I still enjoy picking up the book and reading some of the women's stories, especially ones who started wh
Those interested in women's studies will find a wonderful sample of contemporary American women who speak articulately about the forces that have shaped their lives.. The twenty-four women interviewed here discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps to bring meaning and purpose to their lives. All have received deep spiritual nourishment through their practice, integrating and healing their bodies and minds as well as enriching community bonds. • Explores in-depth why many women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts.• An inspiration for anyone concerned with enhancing the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life, and for those interested in women's self-defense and safety.Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror explores in depth how, why, and to what effect considerable numbers of women are dedicating themselves to the martial arts. • Twenty-four women martial artists discuss the physical and spiritual challenges of martial arts training and how it helps bring meaning and purpose to their lives• Women aged 12 to 83 are interviewed on the importance and meaning of martial arts in their lives. Their disciplines include T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Aikido, Capoeira, Wing Chun, Judo, Kajukenbo, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kung