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Book Synopsis Martial Arts Ministry by : John Blackman
Download or read book Martial Arts Ministry written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Incorporated. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry, Christian Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and Discipleship Book Series (Vol. 2) This book may be controversial to the church establishment or even band by your local church because we expose the majority of American churches out there as "sellouts" and on the take of the government. If one of the ultimate goals for a Martial Arts Ministry is to disciple believers in the faith this reality has to be exposed to be successful at starting a Martial Arts Ministry. The man of God who has been called starting Martial Arts Ministry has to understand the serious nature of his responsibilities and move as the Spirit of God leads. Yet understand this, if you are speaking the truth in love as times get even darker the so-called church will turn against you your responsibility is to think for yourself and learn directly from God "We're all the sum of our actions - taken or not." AJF 11:34pm 08/08/2016 Move with a sense of urgency and purpose in love - Souls are hanging in the balance right now! In this book you will find solid information to get your martial arts ministry up and running fast with simply to follow steps to help you along the process. Part of the Table of Contents: Chapter 1: My Story Chapter 2: Biblical Justification of Self-Defense Chapter 3: What is a Martial Arts Ministry Chapter 4: Why Start of Martial Arts Ministry Chapter 5: Organizational Structure Chapter 6: Leadership Structure Chapter 7: Spiritual Structure Chapter 8: Principles, Purpose, and Objectives Chapter 9: Where to Teach Chapter 10: How Much Chapter 11: Terminology Chapter 12: The Temple of God Chapter 13: What Style Chapter 14: How Often To Hold Class Chapter 15: What's The Best Day and Time Chapter 16: Operational Structure Chapter 17: Get the Word Out About Your Ministry Chapter 18: Your Impact on the World Chapter 19: Stand Fast And More . . . Also Don't Forget to Check Out Our Other Books on Amazon: Dirt on Your Tabies: 7 Short Stories of Seisho Ryu Ninjutsu Biblical Bug Out: Don't Bug In - Follow The Calling Christian Prepping 101: How To Start Prepping Prepping: A Christian Perspective Prepping: Survival Basics Bug Out: Prepper Preparations for Survival, SHTF, Natural Disasters, Off Grid Living, Civil Unrest, and Martial Law to Help You Survive the End Times (Prepping, ... for the End Times Prepper Book Series 5) Real Men Don't Make Promises: Understanding Oaths, Pacts, Covenants & Promises From A Biblical Perspective A Vague Notion: How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs of Fear and Anxiety Through the Word of God Salvation for Your Unsaved Mom: 10 Things to Tell Your Mom Before She Dies God Bless
Book Synopsis Fight Sports and the Church by : Richard Wolff
Download or read book Fight Sports and the Church written by Richard Wolff and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship. From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared towards at-risk youth, this book examines the substantial history of church sponsored training in combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about their compatibility with church teachings and settings. Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith.
Download or read book Martial Arts written by Wendy Williamson and published by Agapy Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial Arts: The Christian Way takes a positive look at martial arts from a Christian perspective and explains how the arts can and are being used for youth ministry and evangelism. This book outlines everything there is to know about Christian martial arts, and is therefore excellent reading for anyone with a general interest in the topic. It dispels the myths and covers the history, forms, and styles of martial arts. It lays out in detail the teachings and benefits of Christian-centered martial arts and provides guidance on how to select a martial arts school. Moreover, it includes a comprehensive set of Bible studies, devotions, and prayers written by Christian martial arts instructors around the United States, as well as an international directory of Christian martial arts schools and associations.
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts: A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 3: Red Belt Prayer for Red Belt Students Oh Father, I pray Lord God right now for the students that are entering Red Belt. I pray that Your Fire burns within them and consumes any unforgiveness, bitterness, and resentment that they might be holding onto within them. Heavenly Father, I pray Lord that they walk in Harmony with You by walking in Forgiveness and in Love with their brothers and the sisters and You. Heavenly Father pour out Your Spirit upon them, Lord God lead them and guide them and direct them into Your perfect and Holy Will. Father God let them be one with You as You and the Father are one. Father I pray Lord that these students would walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. I pray Lord God that You would watch over them and protect them Lord God from any unforgiveness, bitterness, or resentment that would seek to creep in and hinder their walk with you. Father pour out Your Spirit upon them Father and revealed to them through this study what You would have them learn. Oh God, let Your perfect and Holy Will oh God be done in each of their lives Father right now, on earth as it is in heaven . . . Father I pray – in Jesus name, Amen About this Book: The operational framework of the Biblical concepts and aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry includes a multilayered system approach. Specifically we use a three-tiered system which incorporates what we call, “Colors of the Cross” “Learning through Creation” and “Defending Your Faith”. The three-tiered system approach works in harmony together to help solidify a solid operational framework of Biblical principles covered for each belt level. Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgment Forward Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Red Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up Special Gift And more . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in this Bible Studies White Belt Green Belt Blue Belt Purple Belt Brown Belt Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts: A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 7: Black Belt (Christian Martial Arts Ministry Bible Studies Book 7) Prayer for Black Belt Students Father I thank You and I praise You Lord God right now, I thank You for who You are, I thank You that You’re still on the throne and still in charge. Father I thank You for the students who are entering black belt right now and have continued on to reach this level within our Martial Arts Ministry – they are truly a Blessing. Heavenly Father watch over these Black Belt students, lead them and guide them and direct them into Your perfect and Holy will, pour out Your Spirit upon them Father and stir up the gift of God that is within them. Father let Your anointing fall upon them right now Father God, teach them that which You would have them learn right now regarding Spiritual Warfare and doing battle in the heavenly. Revealed to them Lord God Your truth and the hidden principles behind Spiritual Warfare, let this study act as a reference guide to help lead them and guide them into deeper revelations of Spiritual Warfare that they might fight back against the Spiritual forces of darkness that so often go unchecked because many Christians stand on the sidelines and never get in to the fight. Father pray Lord that You strengthen these Black Belt students right now in every Possible Way, Lord I pray - Lord make them into strong Christian Warriors Father. Father God right now I plead the Blood of Jesus Lord God over each and every student as a hedge of protection against the enemy and I bind and I rebuke any and all that would come up against them in the Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth – Amen Table of Contents Prayer for Black Belt Students Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Black Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross – Black –Focus is on Spiritual Warfare against the Dark forces of the Devil Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up And More . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in this Bible Studies White Belt Green Belt Red Belt Purple Belt Brown Belt Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts:A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 4: Blue Belt (Christian Martial Arts Ministry Bible Studies Book 4) Prayer for Blue Belt Students Heavenly Father I thank You and I praise You Lord God for everything that You’re doing, everything that You’ve done, and everything that You will do. Thank You so much for the students who are starting Blue Belt and have had the determination, fortitude, and dedication to continue on in this Martial Arts Ministry. Heavenly Father I pray Lord that Your Spirit washes over them as water and renews their minds, increases their faith, and gives them hope in the midst of a dark world. Father I pray Lord God right now that you would increase their Faith, that you would strengthen their Faith, and that they would continue to take up the Shield of Faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. In Jesus name - Amen About this Book: The purpose of this book is to assist those within the American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. Martial Arts Ministry with a resource to help them better understand the operational framework of the Biblical aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry system and style. In this book we hope to create unity throughout the Christian Martial Arts world by establishing a set standard to utilize while disciplining students in the faith. The ultimate goal for any Christian Martial Arts Ministry should be to disciple brothers and sisters in the Lord. There is such an attack on the fundamental principles of the Word of God in this current time that it’s clear to see if we don’t do something then we will lose everything. Jesus last Commandment was to go and make disciples throughout all of the world. He knew that there was coming a time and day when believers would not walk in sound doctrine. This is why He continually emphasized that we should watch and pray lest anyone deceive us. There is no greater thing that we can do to help change the situations around us that we find less then desirable than to love those around us and make disciples as the Lord commanded us. Some may be asking, how do you make disciples? Well the simple fact is we do have an example in Christ. He spent over three years with His disciples, they ate, slept, traveled, and all work together to support the ministry over that time. The reality is discipleship is a complete immersion into a way of life, in this case the Christian way of life. Martial Arts is merely a tool to enable us to reach those interested in self-defense. We hope that you will join with us and use this book as a reference guide to disciplining believers in the faith. If you are part of the American Christian Defense Alliance Martial Arts Ministry in some way this book is a must have for your Ministry The operational framework of the Biblical concepts and aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry includes a multilayered system approach. Specifically we use a three-tiered system which incorporates what we call, “Colors of the Cross” “Learning through Creation” and “Defending Your Faith”. The three-tiered system approach works in harmony together to help solidify a solid operational framework of Biblical principles covered for each belt level. Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgment Forward Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The White Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up Special Gift And more . . .
Author :John Blackman Publisher :American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. ISBN 13 :1944321551 Total Pages :108 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (443 download)
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts:A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 6: Brown Belt Prayer for Brown Belt Students Oh Heavenly Father I pray now for the students who are entering Brown Belt – I pray that You continue to lead them, guide them, and protect them as they move forward and continue their progression in this Martial Arts Ministry. Father God I pray Lord that You teach them how to endure and persevere regardless of the circumstances, situations, or dynamics. Teach them to have an immovable heart – steadfast, committed, and resolute. Help them to understand that endurance in you Lord God is one of the keys to life. Father God help them to understand what the Christian Warrior Spirit is all about – help them to understand Your example of endurance and perseverance, even onto the cross. Father help them to understand how to be strong during times of tribulation and persecution when they arise - Father help them to truly be the salt and the light of the world regardless of the situational dynamics. Father I pray Lord that You would give them the courage, boldness, and faith to do Your will regardless of the outcome. In Jesus name – Amen Table of Contents Prayer for Brown Belt Students Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Brown Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross –Brown – Enduring in Christ Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up And More . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in the Bible Studies for Belts series: White Belt Green Belt Red Belt Blue Belt Purple Belt Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to assist those within the American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. Martial Arts Ministry with a resource to help them better understand the operational framework of the Biblical aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry system and style. In this book we hope to create unity throughout the Christian Martial Arts world by establishing a set standard to utilize while disciplining students in the faith. The ultimate goal for any Christian Martial Arts Ministry should be to disciple brothers and sisters in the Lord. There is such an attack on the fundamental principles of the Word of God in this current time that it's clear to see if we don't do something then we will lose everything. Jesus last Commandment was to go and make disciples throughout all of the world. He knew that there was coming a time and day when believers would not walk in sound doctrine. This is why He continually emphasized that we should watch and pray lest anyone deceive us. There is no greater thing that we can do to help change the situations around us that we find less then desirable than to love those around us and make disciples as the Lord commanded us. Some may be asking, how do you make disciples? Well the simple fact is we do have an example in Christ. He spent over three years with His disciples, they ate, slept, traveled, and all work together to support the ministry over that time. The reality is discipleship is a complete immersion into a way of life, in this case the Christian way of life. Martial Arts is merely a tool to enable us to reach those interested in self-defense. We hope that you will join with us and use this book as a reference guide to disciplining believers in the faith. If you are part of the American Christian Defense Alliance Martial Arts Ministry in some way this book is a must have for your Ministry The operational framework of the Biblical concepts and aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry includes a multilayered system approach. Specifically we use a three-tiered system which incorporates what we call, "Colors of the Cross" "Learning through Creation" and "Defending Your Faith." The three-tiered system approach works in harmony together to help solidify a solid operational framework of Biblical principles covered for each belt level. Table of Contents Dedication3 Acknowledgment4 Forward6 Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book11 Chapter 2: Is it Biblical?13 Chapter 3: The White Belt14 Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross - White -Focus is on Holiness15 Chapter 5: Learning through Creation20 Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith23 Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up26 Special Gift29 Don't forget to check out the rest of our books including, "Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry" God Bless
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts:A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 5: Purple Belt Prayer for Purple Belt Students Heavenly Father I come before you once again, I thank You and praise You Lord God for everything that You’re doing, everything that You’ve done, and everything that You will do. Father, I pray for the students that are entering Purple Belt right now – I pray that they might know who they are in you. I pray that they might understand the fullness of who You are to better comprehend who they are in You. Oh Heavenly Father, You are the King of Kings and the Lord of lords – and at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue confess to the glory of God the Father. Help us to understand what the Kingdom of God is, and the fact that we do serve the King of Kings. Therefore if we are Sons of God we are therefore princes and princesses within the Kingdom of God. Heavenly Father help bring this revelation and this understanding into the hearts and minds of each of the Purple Belt students here within this Martial Arts Ministry, help them to understand this basic truth Father, and help them to understand their authority in Christ by being a royal heir to the Kingdom of God. In Jesus name – Amen Table of Contents Prayer for Purple Belt Students Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Purple Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross – Purple –Focus is Confidence in Christ with Humility – Understanding You’re Royalty Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up And More . . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in this Bible Studies Vol 1: White Belt Vol. 2: Green Belt Vol. 3: Red Belt Vol. 4: Blue Belt Vol. 6: Brown Belt Vol. 7: Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless
Book Synopsis The Warrior's Heart Revealed by : Joseph B. Lumpkin
Download or read book The Warrior's Heart Revealed written by Joseph B. Lumpkin and published by Fifth Estate Incorporated. This book was released on 2004-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Purpose Driven Martial Arts by : Daryl Covington
Download or read book Purpose Driven Martial Arts written by Daryl Covington and published by Fifth Estate Incorporated. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Webster dictionary defines endorsement as approval. The Karate for Christ Certification process is all about receiving the KFCI stamp of approval. Why do we want you to become certified? We want you to become part of the team, because you can make a difference! KFCI ministries are reaching children, and adults for Jesus Christ. We want to officially validate your Christian Ministry as part of our team. Once you have successfully completed the process you will receive endorsement from Karate for Christ International
Book Synopsis Bible Studies for Belts by : John Blackman
Download or read book Bible Studies for Belts written by John Blackman and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bible Studies for Belts: A Guide for Christian Martial Arts Vol. 2: Green Belt Green Belt Prayer: Heavenly Father I come before You and I thank You and Praise You Lord God for the students that have continued onto Green Belt in this Martial Arts Ministry. I pray that You continue to lead them and guide them into all truth and righteousness - I pray Lord God that You would teach them all things that You would have them know in Your time. I pray Lord God that You would make them into a good seed, planet in good soil by the river of Life, I pray Father that You enable them to become Deeply Rooted in You, and in Your Word, and allow them to Bear Fruit Worthy of the Kingdom of God in their due Season. In Jesus name - Amen About this Book: The purpose of this book is to assist those within the American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. Martial Arts Ministry with a resource to help them better understand the operational framework of the Biblical aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry system and style. In this book we hope to create unity throughout the Christian Martial Arts world by establishing a set standard to utilize while disciplining students in the faith. The ultimate goal for any Christian Martial Arts Ministry should be to disciple brothers and sisters in the Lord. There is such an attack on the fundamental principles of the Word of God in this current time that it's clear to see if we don't do something then we will lose everything. Jesus last Commandment was to go and make disciples throughout all of the world. He knew that there was coming a time and day when believers would not walk in sound doctrine. This is why He continually emphasized that we should watch and pray lest anyone deceive us. There is no greater thing that we can do to help change the situations around us that we find less then desirable than to love those around us and make disciples as the Lord commanded us. Some may be asking, how do you make disciples? Well the simple fact is we do have an example in Christ. He spent over three years with His disciples, they ate, slept, traveled, and all work together to support the ministry over that time. The reality is discipleship is a complete immersion into a way of life, in this case the Christian way of life. Martial Arts is merely a tool to enable us to reach those interested in self-defense. We hope that you will join with us and use this book as a reference guide to disciplining believers in the faith. If you are part of the American Christian Defense Alliance Martial Arts Ministry in some way this book is a must have for your Ministry The operational framework of the Biblical concepts and aspects of our Martial Arts Ministry includes a multilayered system approach. Specifically we use a three-tiered system which incorporates what we call, "Colors of the Cross" "Learning through Creation" and "Defending Your Faith." The three-tiered system approach works in harmony together to help solidify a solid operational framework of Biblical principles covered for each belt level. Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgment Forward Chapter 1: How to utilize this Book Chapter 2: Is it Biblical? Chapter 3: The Green Belt Chapter 4: Colors of the Cross Chapter 5: Learning through Creation Chapter 6: Defending Your Faith Chapter 7: Lesson Wrap-Up Special Gift And more . . . Don't Forget to check out the rest of books in this Bible Studies White Belt Red Belt Blue Belt Purple Belt Brown Belt Black Belt Or Our Book: Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry God Bless
Book Synopsis Street Smarts from Christian Martial Arts by : J. Brown
Download or read book Street Smarts from Christian Martial Arts written by J. Brown and published by Agapy Pub. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Street Smarts from Christian Martial Arts, 40 Life Lessons from a Karate Master, is a compilation of Master Brown's wisdom from both teaching karate and working in Christian ministry. These life lessons convey a holistic (mind, body, spirit) approach to healthy living.
Author :John Blackman Publisher :American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. ISBN 13 :1944321616 Total Pages :411 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (443 download)
Book Synopsis The Complete Bible Studies for Belts Training Manual by : John Blackman
Download or read book The Complete Bible Studies for Belts Training Manual written by John Blackman and published by American Christian Defense Alliance, Inc. . This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn About: Faith, Hope, Love, Joy, Purity, Prayer, Righteousness, Sanctification, Humility, Fortitude, Perseverance, Confidence, Forgiveness, Christ Blood, Spiritual Warfare, and Your Purpose for Prevailing - And so Much More! This book include the teaching of all 7 Bible Studies for Belts Volumes in one comprehensive Training Manual for the Student or Instructor to take with them and use. If you are a member of the American Christian Defense Alliance Martial Arts Ministry you may want to purchase this one book instead of the individual Bibles Studies to save you money. This one book has everything you need to learn and grown into a Strong Christian Warrior. We have priced the paperback and this E-Book to save those that purchase it money over the course of their training. Check it Out Today And Don't forget to check out Our Book: "Martial Arts Ministry: How To Start A Martial Arts Ministry" God Bless
Book Synopsis Martial Arts and the Body Politic in Meiji Japan by : Denis Gainty
Download or read book Martial Arts and the Body Politic in Meiji Japan written by Denis Gainty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1895, the newly formed Greater Japan Martial Virtue Association (Dainippon Butokukai) held its first annual Martial Virtue Festival (butokusai) in the ancient capital of Kyoto. The Festival marked the arrival of a new iteration of modern Japan, as the Butokukai’s efforts to define and popularise Japanese martial arts became an important medium through which the bodies of millions of Japanese citizens would experience, draw on, and even shape the Japanese nation and state. This book shows how the notion and practice of Japanese martial arts in the late Meiji period brought Japanese bodies, Japanese nationalisms, and the Japanese state into sustained contact and dynamic engagement with one another. Using a range of disciplinary approaches, Denis Gainty shows how the metaphor of a national body and the cultural and historical meanings of martial arts were celebrated and appropriated by modern Japanese at all levels of society, allowing them to participate powerfully in shaping the modern Japanese nation and state. While recent works have cast modern Japanese and their bodies as subject to state domination and elite control, this book argues that having a body – being a body, and through that body experiencing and shaping social, political, and even cosmic realities – is an important and underexamined aspect of the late Meiji period. Martial Arts and the Body Politic in Meiji Japan is an important contribution to debates in Japanese and Asian social sciences, theories of the body and its role in modern historiography, and related questions of power and agency by suggesting a new and dramatic role for human bodies in the shaping of modern states and societies. As such, it will be valuable to students and scholars of Japanese studies, Japanese history, modern nations and nationalisms, and sport and leisure studies, as well as those interested in the body more broadly.
Book Synopsis Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts by : Lu Zhouxiang
Download or read book Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts written by Lu Zhouxiang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important element of Chinese culture and national identity. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts comprehensively examines the development of Chinese martial arts in the context of history and politics, and highlights its role in nation building and identity construction over the past two centuries. ? This book explores how the development of Chinese martial arts was influenced by the ruling regimes’ political and military policies, as well as the social and economic environment. It also discusses the transformation of Chinese martial arts into its modern form as a competitive sport, a sport for all and a performing art, considering the effect of the rapid transformation of Chinese society in the 20th century and the influence of Western sports. The text concludes by examining the current prominence of Chinese martial arts on a global scale and the bright future of the sport as a unique cultural icon and national symbol of China in an era of globalisation. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts is important reading for researchers, students and scholars working in the areas of Chinese studies, Chinese history, political science and sports studies. It is also a valuable read for anyone with a special interest in Chinese martial arts.
Book Synopsis Fight Sports and the Church by : Richard Wolff
Download or read book Fight Sports and the Church written by Richard Wolff and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship. From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared towards at-risk youth, this book examines the substantial history of church sponsored training in combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about their compatibility with church teachings and settings. Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith.
