The science and philosophy of martial arts : exploring the connections between cognitive, physical, and spiritual aspects of martial arts / Alex W. Tong ; foreword by Frederick Turner.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781623176655
- ISBN: 1623176654
- Physical Description: 1 volume ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Berkeley, CA : Blue Snake Books, [2022]
- Copyright: © 2022.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Subject: | Martial arts. Martial arts > Philosophy. Martial arts. Martial arts > Philosophy. |
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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Burlington Public Library | 796.8 TONG 2022 | 39851001724039 | New Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |
ALEX W. TONG, PhD grew up in Hong Kong, immersed in the city-state's heritage of Chinese and European cultures. He started formal karate training while an undergraduate at the University of Oregon. A career opportunity brought him to Texas, where he founded the Japan Karate Association of Dallas while leading a highly productive cancer immunology research program at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. JKA Dallas celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022, having graduated 30 black belts and produced many world-class competitors. Tong has practiced Nishiyama Shotokan Karate for 50 years. He holds the rank of hachidan (eighth-degree black belt). Tong is the current President of the American Amateur Karate Federation, the oldest national governing organization for karate competition in the United States.