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Be Like Water: Practical Wisdom from the Martial Arts

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Be Like Water: Practical Wisdom from the Martial Arts

Contributors:

By (Author) Joseph Cardillo

ISBN:

9780446690317

Publisher:

Little, Brown & Company

Imprint:

Grand Central Publishing

Publication Date:

15th May 2004

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Combat sports and self-defence

Dewey:

796.801

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

176

Dimensions:

Width 127mm, Height 191mm

Description

In the vein of Bruce Lee's famous "be water, my friend" speech as referenced by Tom Brady comes a guide to harnessing your energy to increase focus and peace.

"A fascinating and helpful book for everyone trying to make sense of our crazy world." -- Joe Hyams, Author of Zen in the Martial Arts

Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D and top-selling author, reveals the philosophy behind the martial arts techniques that lead to a creative and fulfilled life in this entertaining and insightful guide. Using the techniques outlined in this book, you will feel more deeply and gain confidence in your ability to take care of yourself.

Reviews

"Fascinating and helpful...for martial artists as well as anyone else trying to make sense of our crazy world."

Author Bio

Joseph Cardillo has held the post of head advisor and instructor for the Hudson Valley Community College Martial Arts Club for over a decade. He is a black belt martial arts expert and longtime practitioner of several martial arts including Kenpo Karate, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Kali, and Dumog. As a writer, he has taught creative writing for twenty-three years at several colleges, including the University of Albany, where he served as visiting professor in the School of Educational Theory and Practice. At present, he is a full professor of English and Creative Writing at Hudson Valley Community College of the State University of New York. He travels around the country regularly, giving seminars and workshops based on his writings.

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