MARTIAL ARTS RESOURCES

ORGANIZATIONS

United States Martial Arts Federation
Its mission is "to unify American Martial Artists with a foundation of mutual respect for all styles or systems and to provide services and guidance to foster technical excellence, fellowship and human character development."    

BOOKS

Hyams, J. (1979). Zen in the martial arts. Los Angeles: J.P. Tarcher. This book attempts to show the reader how martial arts teach the principles of Zen Buddhism. While not exhaustive, his discussion provides a broad enough perspective to understand the world view of martial arts. Although the book probes deep philosophical issues, it can be read and understood by the average reader.

Kauz, H. (1977). The martial spirit. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press. This is a fine introduction to the world and spirit of martial arts. The methods and ideals of the various types of martial arts are succinctly explained. Essentially, this book answers two questions: "Should I study martial arts?" and "What are the martial arts and their differences?"

ARTICLES

Art of control in haikido: A calm mind means a powerful body. (1984, June). Esquire, p. 27.

Asian world of martial arts. (1985, Fall). Whole Earth Review, p. 121.

Grace from the martial arts. (1986, May 4). The New York Times Magazine, p. 42.

Killing you softly: Aikido is the gentlest martial art. It is also the most deadly. (1985, November). Philadelphia Magazine, p. 206.

Plenty of pitfalls in the martial arts technique. (1987, January/February). Consumer’s Digest, p. 66.

Salzman, M. (1987, March 29). Wushu: Meditation in motion. The New York Times Magazine, p. 30.

Schnurberger, L. (1987, November). Those terrific karate kids. Parents Magazine, p. 150.

Stephen Vantassel and Dean Borgman cCYS