A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals, sequences, and applications of Baguazhang.Baguazhang is unquestionably one of the most esoteric disciplines in martial arts. Based on the eight trigrams (bagua) of the Yi Jing, it emphasizes the importance of maneuverability, evasion, and change to deflect an aggressor's attacks. Unlike martial arts systems that employ overt punches, kicks, and grappling techniques, most of the bodily weapons of the bagua...

A groundbreaking approach to martial arts combining psychology and Qigong, featuring practical exercises and 100 step-by-step illustrationsMartial arts teacher Phillip Starr draws on more than 60 years of experience to introduce the Mirror Image Technique—a method that recognizes the reinforcing nature of body and mind and the way we hold ourselves in our personal lives and in our martial arts practice.Starr pulls from Self-Image Psychology and Qigong to of...

A unique guide to becoming faster and more powerful in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure, featuring over 100 imagesIn all martial disciplines—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—real martial skill does not require the development of large muscles or great strength but rather correct posture. Drawing on decades of experience as both a student and a teacher, Phillip Starr focuses on how physical posture affects not only physi...

A no-nonsense and entertaining guide to harnessing the power of jin in your t'ai chi or internal martial arts trainingDeveloping Jin provides a complete and progressive training regimen for increasing and refining chansi-jin, also known as silk-reeling power or coiling power—the true power of the internal martial arts. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, experienced teacher Philip Starr walks readers through a variety of techniques designed to ...

**An advanced training course for developing a strong striking hand to deliver powerful blows using the Iron Palm martial arts techniqueA comprehensive guide for experienced practitioners of Chinese martial arts—including kung-fu, karate, and taekwondo—with over 200 instructive images**Iron Palm is a set of martial art conditioning skills—dating back to the Shaolin Temple of 5th-century China—whose purpose is to strengthen the hand while empowering the fighter to strike wit...

A kung-fu champion explains the “coiling power” of Jin and how to subtly refine it for a more relaxed but explosive force, which can be used with multiple fighting and martial-arts stylesAdding to the numerous basic exercises from his previous book, Developing Jin, Phillip Starr focuses on more advanced and subtle aspects of emitting the legendary “coiling power.” Starr explains this unique technique with straightforward ease, dozens of detailed photos, an...

‘Incredible… Each page of this book is saturated with life experience and a genuine warm desire to help everyone who holds it… Did I feel it? Absolutely!... Massive love! I can't recommend it enough!!!’ Amazon Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do you often feel overwhelmed with stress? Does fear hold you back from your goals? Do you ever feel like quitting when it gets tough? At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to face ...

Even if you call it by a different name, you need no introduction to your inner critic.This is the voice – or voices – who can take you down a peg or two (or several) with one well-aimed blow. Our inner critics seems to know exactly what to say and when to say it for maximum effect. It's a master of the psychological KO, leaving us feeling like the smallest, most flawed, most disempowered version of ourselves.You’ve tried everything to tame your inner critic: ignoring it, c...

When do you find it hard to be kind to yourself?Making a mistake; feeling overwhelmed; encountering judgement and rejection; comparing yourself unfavourably to other people. These experiences and more can provoke our inner critics and leave us feeling isolated, stuck, and unsure how to move forward. But they are also an unavoidable part of being human and an opportunity to grow.In How to Be Kind to Yourself, you’ll discover how to use these times t...

Feel Full of Hope, Love, and Comfort in Just 2 Minutes a DayImagine waking up every morning, feeling comfortable in your skin. Imagine loving yourself enough to ask life for no less than what you truly want. Imagine refusing to quit — and tackling every day with the endless optimism most adults believe is reserved only for children.What if you could begin every day fully believing you are ready to take on the world? Better yet, what if it o...

Would you like to be a proficient mathematician… without using numbers?There is so much more to math than geometry and calculus! It is present in almost every life aspect, from improving your communication skills to how to fit your luggage into your car.Did you always hate math because you couldn't understand complex formulas?Don't let a few equations or a bad teacher deter you from building a mathematical mind. Learn the best cognitive tools to revolutionize the way ...

Discover how to reconnect with the child in you and unlock the transformative power of play to live a more joyful life. Can you remember the utter delight of playing chase in the park, flying a kite in the summer breeze, or sinking your hands into a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play? Drawing on over twenty years of neuroscientific research, psychotherapist J...