A Masters Guide to The Way of the Warrior - Paperback

by Stefan H. Verstappen (Author)

A Master's Guide to the Way of the Warrior is a unique and comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of the warriors' way as spiritual path, combat training, and antidote for our society's decline and destruction.The book is divided into three sectionsFoundation, examine the origins and history of the warriors' spiritual path and martial arts. Topics include: -The Dark Knight-The Mystic Warrior-The Warrior as Shaman-The Warrior in the Modern Age-The Warrior in the Future-Principle PracticesInternal, examines the mind and senses. Topics include-Awareness and Perception-Visualization-Breathing-Energy-Overcoming Fear, Pain and Anger-LeadershipExternal, examines the mechanics of mind body integration and hand to hand combat. Topics include-Movement and Form-The Five Animal Styles-Hand to Hand Combat-Combat Strategy & Tactics-Weapons-The Warrior's CodeThe complete guide to awakening the warrior within.

Author Biography

Stefan H. Verstappen is a Canadian writer, world traveler, and martial artist. He has worked as a wilderness survival instructor for Outward Bound programs, a street youth counselor, a First Aid and CPR instructor, and a martial arts instructor. Verstappen has written eight books and dozens of articles for a variety of publications. Martial Arts Experience Verstappen studied Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Do Pai, and Hung Gar before moving to Hong Kong and later Taiwan where he spent 4 years learning Hung Gar and 18 Lohan under two famous teachers in China. Upon returning to Canada, Verstappen taught Kung Fu and his was the first school to teach Mixed Martial Arts. He continued his own studies and learned Tai Chi, Pau Kua, and Jujitsu. He is also expert in classical weapons, including the staff, spear, sabre, cane, and iron fan. Philosophical Experience Verstappen spent his teen years studying magic, occultism, hypnosis, and yoga. He became a Rosicrucian and then joined a Gurdjief / Ouspensky school. He participated in rituals with a Native American Shaman, and travelled deep into the Golden Triangle to dance the spirit with a Ka-ren Shaman in Burma. Verstappen follows his own hybrid spiritual path that leans heavily on the scientific principle and a healthy skepticism. For more information on the author visit: www.chinastrategies.com