ALISO VIEJO, Calif., February 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Chinese martial arts have been around for thousands of years. These intricate practices are intertwined with certain spiritual beliefs and religions. The two form a symbiotic relationship that has been cultivated for generations. In Peter Jaw's new book, A Winner's Guide to Life, Meditation and Martial Arts (now available through 1stBooks), he offers a practical explanation of how martial arts and the pursuit of higher consciousness work together.
In recent decades, the study of martial arts has dwindled in China and Taiwan. Communist ideas about social issues permeate Chinese culture today, although capitalism dominates the economic front. This duality creates confusion among Chinese people, Jaw writes. People have strayed from the ancient followings of Daoism and Zen Buddhism, which are partners in the study of martial arts. Jaw makes the relationship between meditation, spiritual ideas and martial arts clear and deciphers ancient Chinese texts.
His new book is both a manual for martial arts study and an introduction of Daoism and Zen (Chan) Buddhism. He takes life philosophies that have survived 2,400 years of Chinese history and combines them with the wisdom of Chinese martial arts, creating a complete guide for readers to understand the philosophies of physical, mental and spiritual Chinese practices.
Readers of any spiritual background or culture can gain a new perspective on life, Chinese history, meditation and balance with A Winner's Guide to Life, Meditation and Martial Arts.
Jaw has studied martial arts since he was 8 years old and Zen Buddhism since he was 12. He is an avid follower of the Daoism philosophy of staying in tune with the processes of nature and following a balanced middle path. Jaw's 30 years of experience gives him a solid background from which to offer a thorough guide to martial arts and Chinese philosophy.
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