Zen in the Martial Arts, Joe Hyams
Zen in the Martial Arts, Joe Hyams
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Zen in the Martial Arts

Author: Joe Hyams

Narrator: Jim Meskimen

Unabridged: 2 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/09/2015

Synopsis

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems—self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life—enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

About Joe Hyams

Joe Hyams (1923–2008) was a columnist and bestselling author most known for his biographies of such Hollywood stars as Humphrey Bogart, James Dean, and Lauren Bacall. Hyams became involved in the martial arts during his service in the US Army, where he was frequently attacked for being Jewish. His years of studying with such figures as Bruce Lee and Ed Parker laid the groundwork for his 1979 book Zen in the Martial Arts.

About Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. He is the winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Tamra Meskimen.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on February 11, 2022

Nice introduction to this important concept that is often overlooked. If you know someone who is deciding to take martial arts classes for the very first time give then this book...then they will be able to go back to it as they reach the goals that they set for their advancement in rank.......more

Goodreads review by Graeme on May 15, 2018

Before there was mindfulness there was Zen. After mindfulness there will still be Zen. A wonderfully accessible recounting of one man's experiences with Zen in the martial arts, and as always, Zen is entirely applicable to living life. Recommended for anyone looking for realistic examples of the appli......more

Goodreads review by Bon Tom on June 25, 2021

Just what the doctor ordered! When I don't think about it, martial arts are perfect manifestation of zen. When I do think about it, they are exact opposite of zen. So I don't think about it.......more

Goodreads review by Bernadette on November 13, 2012

The first time I read this book, I wasn't "ready" to read it. The second time I read this book, I wasn't ready to "accept" it. The third time I read this book, I wasn't ready to stop reading it. I've decided this will be a book I carry around with me.......more

Goodreads review by Jake on August 18, 2015

We have all heard the saying 'Good things come in small packages'. Well, this book is an epitome of that saying. When I first picked up this book, I figured, I would read it in a day. It is only 144 small pages and a very easy to read text, but I was wrong. Joe Hyams started out as a journalist and a......more

Quotes

“If one of your goals is to live with maximum zest and minimum stress, read Zen in the Martial Arts. The great beauty of the book is that as Hyams’ mind receives enlightenment, so does ours.” Playboy

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