Product Description

This unique book will familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions, allowing those engaged in healing and martial arts to develop a more complete, holistic, and scientifically forward-looking understanding of the body. Overviews of philosophical and conceptual underpinnings are followed by detailed drawings and diagrams of the body's internal systems, as seen by both traditions. Written in a clear and concise style, this beautiful and informative book presents information previously unavailable in any single text, making it an essential work for students, healing professionals, and martial artists. This lavishly illustrated book includes:

* Over 147 color drawings and 54 duotone photographs
* An easy-to-understand overview of Western anatomical concepts
* A detailed overview of Eastern medical principles, including information previously available only in specialized, costly medical texts
* A comprehensive listing of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, cross-referenced to nerves, blood vessels, and other anatomical landmarks
* Twenty essential self-massage and revival techniques
* Detailed principles of pressure point fighting, as used in traditional Asian martial arts

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62485 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-04
• Released on: 2000-04-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780834804432
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
Excellent book! Beautifully designed and richly illustrated throughout, I highly recommend this book to any internal practitioner. -- emptyflower.com, October 2000

Long-overdue text...a perfect resource for martial artists interested in point location from both a healing and martial perspective. -- Plum Publications, Santa Cruz, CA USA, plumpub.com, October 2000

About the Author
Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, educator, and martial arts master, who integrates both healing and combative techniques. Long a student of Eastern concepts of human physiology, he has practiced martial arts for more than 30 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, and others. A prolific writer, Mr. Tedeschi's landmark publications rank with the finest ever produced on the healing and martial arts. He is the author of twelve works, including a unique series of general martial arts books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. To learn more, Google search: Marc Tedeschi or marctedeschi.