To Stand on a Stone is a set of 50 fundamentals principles that cross the boundaries of style, geographical location or chronological placement, issues that dog the martial artist continually. These fundamentals are brought together from the observations of the human body and the natural world around us, leaving you with a set of rules that will aid your training irrelevant of your martial background or preferences of approach. The book is stylishly separated into two themes; firstly, follow the narrative of Acmed, a young Neolithic man as he follows his masters lessons, waiting to climb upon ‘that stone’ searching for an assent to martial mastery. Secondly, experience the factual account of each principle as you are given definite concepts that are not ‘how too’ techniques but the physical laws that bind all three dimensional moment together, allowing you to not only understand all systems but to generate inspiration beyond that of repetition and take you into a world where freedom of movement reigns.
To Stand on a Stone (DVD): 50 fundamental principles that underlay the styles of many martial arts are brought together on this new and original DVD and can be useful for Karate, KungFu, Aikido, Judo, Tai Chi, Ju Jutsu, Amatsu, Samurai, Taijitsu, Ninjustsu, Ninja, Shinobi, Ninpo, Kobuto, as well as Martial philosophy, unarmed combat and weapons.
This DVD gives clear concepts that are not only `how to' techniques but also demonstrate the physical laws that bind all three dimensional movements.
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WARNING: This book contains very strong opinions and you may be offended.
Do you think that there is just something wrong with the way we are living and the direction we are heading? Are you in disagreement with the system and the way your government is run? We are all starting to ask questions now, questions that need answers. While this book does not claim to give those answers it will make you rethink your questions.
Conversations with an Assassin is a set of 32 short essays that analyse modern society and the way we believe we should live. This book aims to be thought provoking and mind exercising in what could be said to be a stagnant world. Each essay will investigate an element of our physical and psychological world helping us to live as better people and to identify the false elements and self indulgence that have penetrated our lives, hopefully leading you on, to live fuller and more productive lifestyles. Set in a fast flowing narrative involving The Assassin and his Apprentice, Acmed. The Master Assassin instructs his apprentice on social ills and the failures of modern living whilst being involved in training and fictional assassinations. Overall this book will help you deal with death, loss, stress and the struggles of everyday life allowing you to open your mind to an alternative mental existence that you can lead, if you so choose.
The Filthy Rhymes: Of The Not So Ancient Mariners is a collection of Sea Cadet Rhymes and shanties that are so ‘blue’ it will make your granny turn in her grave. The ‘Boy’ has collected them over his years in the Sea Cadets and each one is an insight into the world of the youthful mind and its want to explore the boundaries of the vulgar. Inside these pages you will find the insulting, the ingenious and the downright offensive. Whether you are a Sea cadet, part of any youth group, an ex-military personnel or a keeper of the histories this book will be a worthwhile collection and an insight it the disappearing world of the creative youth.
