Leonard, George - Consciousness and the Martial Arts
Consciousness and Cosmology
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27m
One of the goals of martial artists is to cultivate an awareness both of their own subtle physiological rhythms and those of other people, according to Aikido instructor George Leonard. Leonard, one of the founders of the consciousness movement, discusses the history and theory of the oriental martial arts.
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