Contents:
Oct 12, Boris rated it really liked it Shelves: Not a bad book. It is a bit short and I would have liked more details. A lot of the book, with the exception of 'the fence', is common sense stuff: Matt rated it really liked it Dec 03, Lee Mullan rated it it was amazing Dec 31, Brigitte rated it it was amazing Mar 23, Jari Peuhkurinen rated it it was amazing Apr 09, Jacob King rated it really liked it Oct 27, Deanna Francis rated it it was amazing Dec 28, Philip Hagen rated it it was amazing Oct 10, Mark Melendez rated it did not like it May 03, Captainabrecan rated it it was amazing Mar 25, James Matthew Higgins rated it really liked it Oct 17, Ioannis rated it it was amazing Aug 23, Adrian rated it it was amazing Sep 27, Adam rated it really liked it Feb 06, Marc Campos Mula rated it really liked it Apr 04, Tom Webster Webster rated it liked it Jan 09, Harland Lundy rated it really liked it May 26, Jeff Wilsbacher rated it really liked it Jun 01, Rich rated it it was ok Apr 16, James Adams rated it it was amazing Nov 09, Alisa Buchanan rated it liked it Jan 01, John marked it as to-read Aug 16, Paul marked it as to-read Jan 12, Jaime Buckley marked it as to-read Nov 17, Bert Edens marked it as to-read Mar 28, Rig added it Mar 29, Ciaran Berry marked it as to-read Aug 29, Elvic Il-kicker marked it as to-read Feb 02, Helen marked it as to-read Feb 04, Baltazar marked it as to-read May 31, Andrew added it Jan 22, I am responsible for being the ONE.
I know that I must train, I must give effort to reach beyond the ordinary to find this edge. I train to live on the edge, to know I am capable of anything I create.
I train to better myself and those around me. I train to find harmony in life, to find love. Bruce Lee repeated this story in Enter the Dragon when the tough guy on the boat asked him what his style was. Bruce convinced him to go to shore so they would have more room only to leave him by himself on a small raft behind the boat. Martial Arts is not to harm an opponent. It is my vehicle to better myself in all of life, to have love and compassion. This is the art of fighting without fighting. This is the way to find the warrior within oneself.
Respect, humility, presence, and living on the edge. January 27, at 3: January 27, at January 27, at 4: After reading and reflecting on your post, I see no dissonance whatever between your beliefs and your way of being off the mat and your choice to train and fight- without fighting- on the mat.
Violence comes in many forms in our culture. But to live life consistently, if not constantly, in a place of balance, whatever your activity- that is the way of being I seek- and a way of being you write about and you live.
So great to hear from you again Thomas…. February 2, at 6: Well to me Martial Arts means respect and discipline.
Elvic Il-kicker marked it as to-read Feb 02, Those that don't want to engage in physical encounters should read this book too. It really does depend on the situation and the person doing the restraining. Brigitte rated it it was amazing Mar 23, I no longer have the permission or belief that I am superior, or better. Value life above all else.
I have trained in different Martial arts now for well over 21 years. I have seen numerous people stick around but one more thing that I have noticed is the respect and discipline having changed those peoples perception of life. Little ones that have started which were on the wrong side of the tracks, always in trouble and no idea how to respect other kids.
Put them in a controlled environment with discipline and fighting and they soon start to understand. Martial arts is a great technique for kids in their teens and adults to get rid of their aggression without hurting or bullying anyone. February 15, at February 12, at 1: Wow that was unusual. Regardless, just wanted to say superb blog! May 25, at 7: I would also like to add that although we sometimes find ourselves in a phyiscal battle with out opponenent.. May 26, at What do you do? Punch him in the face?
The answer is none of the above. The best way to deal with a bully who is making fun of you is to make fun of yourself better than the bully did. The worst way to deal with a bully is to retaliate.
The bully expects you to poke fun back at him, or cry, or run, or throw a punch; anything but you making fun of yourself. And if you can do it better than the bully did, then bully for you.
That quote can be taken a number of ways. One way to interpret is that you should avoid physical battle if at all possible. The best way to win a fight is not fight at. The Art of Fighting Without Fighting. December 8, 2 min read. Bruce Lee. Written by Brian Freer. There is a scene in the kung fu classic “Enter the.
Like Carlos Castaneda said: What weakens him is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of his fellow men. The key is not to linger with the pettiness of the offense but to transcend the offense through a humor of the most high. Be present with the offense, with the pain, with the shame, but then release it through laughter.
Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.