Alex W. Tong, Frederick Turner

The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts

Exploring the Connections Between the Cognitive, Physical, and Spiritual Aspects of Martial Arts

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"An exploration of the physical, mental, and spiritual components of martial arts that integrates contemporary sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: North Atlantic Books, U.S.
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 179mm x 237mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 706g
• ISBN-13: 9781623176655
• ISBN-10: 1623176654
• Artikelnr.: 62063173

Autorenporträt

ALEX W. TONG, PhD grew up in Hong Kong, immersed in the city-state's heritage of Chinese and European cultures. He started formal karate training while an undergraduate at the University of Oregon. A career opportunity brought him to Texas, where he founded the Japan Karate Association of Dallas while leading a highly productive cancer immunology research program at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. JKA Dallas celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022, having graduated 30 black belts and produced many world-class competitors. Tong has practiced Nishiyama Shotokan Karate for 50 years. He holds the rank of hachidan (eighth-degree black belt). Tong is the current President of the American Amateur Karate Federation, the oldest national governing organization for karate competition in the United States.