Searching for O'Sensei: Learning and Living the Wisdom of the Warrior
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.59 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 149744490X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Educational and Humorous Must Read!" according to WILLIAM. One of the most enjoyable and informative books on the Aikido experience I have had the pleasure to read. I own and have read dozens of aikido books and this one ranks very near the top. Unlike many aikido books, it is not a how-to based tutorial. Rather, it is a biographical sketch of one man's aikid. humorous and informative book for the aikido practitioner or not and reads easily with many places to stop and have a good Feel blessed to have known the few Aikido teachers in my brief life thus far, and Sensei Collings book gives much insight into his unique teaching style and how it is possible to bring the subtle and illusive concepts of aikido/ meditation into actual living. The book is a fresh, humorous and informat. "I think that the similitude of the titles is fortunate, because it shows how two people can encounter" according to Takagasumi. Full disclosure first: Thomas Collings and I have not met, but I think it is very possible that on numerous occasions, he walked out of a room five minutes before I entered, or vice versa. His years aikido in the 1970's, at least, and his later career are rather startling parallels to my own. So this
He moved to Japan after earning his first black belt in 1976, spending several years studying aikido, sword, and Zen. His background includes uchi deshi (resident martial arts student) Buddhist monk, NY State Police instructor, peace officer, parole officer, mental health & drug counselor, supervisor at an adolescent detention center, and part time monastery pot washer (his area of self described "mastery".) . About the Author Tom Collings has been trained in martial arts for forty nine years, receiving his 6th degree black belt from Moriteru Ueshiba of Hombu Dojo,Tokyo in
The reader shares in a wealth of examples how these principles can manage volatile situations and aggressive behavior. With an engaging blend of honesty, humor, and compassion, author Thomas Collings shares his long journey of dramatic encounters with martial arts and Zen masters throughout Japan and China. After years immersed in Asian Zen, sword, and martial arts study, the author finds himself back in New York City as a law enforcement officer during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic. Return with him to the "mean" streets of New York City where this most unusual Zen street cop must use the ancient wisdom of his teachers to survive violent situations, and resolve life or death conflicts. Ride along with a peace officer caught in a violent world,
His background includes uchi deshi (resident martial arts student) Buddhist monk, NY State Police instructor, peace officer, parole officer, mental health & drug counselor, supervisor at an adolescent detention center, and part time monastery pot washer (his area of self described "mastery".) . He moved to Japan after earning his first black belt in 1976, spending several years studying aikido, sword, an