Indian Martial Arts Unveiled (Expanded and Revised Edition) Book by Takeshi Ito

Table of Contents:

Foreword: On the "Tiger's Manual" of Indian Martial Arts and Curses

Part I: The Martial Art of Kalari

1. The Origins of Martial Arts Vīrabhadra Māra Ganeśa Paraśurāma
2. Vedic Martial Arts The Beginnings of Kalaripayattu Brahmins' Arrival in Kerala Fundamental Scriptures of Indian Martial Arts Vajramuṣṭi (Diamond Fist)
3. The Exposed Womb Etymology of "Kalari" Completion of the Kalari System Indian Feng Shui The Earth's <Wind>
4. Becoming a Wild Beast: Body Techniques Let's Kalari Self-Abhyanga and Warm-Up Exercises Foot Training Animal Poses Yoga Martial Art?
5. Becoming Human: Weapon Techniques Did Weapons of Mass Destruction Exist? Types of Weapons Wooden Weapon Techniques (Kōlthāri) Metal Weapon Techniques (Aṅkathāri) Transforming Weapons into Super Weapons Ottapayattu: Kalari's Taijiquan
6. Becoming a Hero: Fist Techniques Kalaripayattu Fist Methods Fists as Extensions of Weapons Natural Weapons

Part II: The Body of Kalari

7. Death Throes Definition of "Marman" (Vital Points) Locations of Marmans What Happens if "Death Throes" Occur Revival Techniques (Marukai) Did Bodhidharma Come?
8. Marman and Acupuncture Points The Fate of the Suśruta Saṃhitā Comparison with Acupuncture Points <Qi> or Prāṇa Navel: Root of the Channels Amṛta Nīḷa: Daily Cycle Methods to Awaken Dormant Marmans
9. Marman and Esoteric Buddhism Basics of Dhanurveda Meditation From Marman to Chakra Secret Rituals of Mantra (Mantra-Tantram)

Part III: The Medical Art of Kalari

10. Tantric Medicine Marma Therapy Today Is There Acupuncture? Origins of Marma Therapy Fundamental Principles of Marma Therapy
11. Abhyanga and Shirodhara Decline of Kalari and Spread of Marma Therapy Marma Abhyanga Shirodhara
12. Uzhichil: The Ultimate Massage Training and Massage Adjusted to Seasons Uzhichil Full Course Utsādana Treasured Movements of Yoga

Supplement: Lion's Roar Vajramuṣṭi (Siṃhanāda Vajramuṣṭi): Martial Art of Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism Adat Legend Dopdop (Monk-Soldiers) Precept of Non-Killing Yoga of Death Warrior Pilgrimage Lama Fist

Afterword References Chronology of Kalaripayattu System and Terminology of Kalaripayattu

About the Author:

Born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1957, he is an author and illustrator. He is a lecturer of Sanskrit and yoga, and conducts research on Southeast Asian traditional martial arts, including ancient Muay Thai. In 1979, he embarked on his first trip to India, wandering throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand for approximately two years. Since then, he has repeatedly visited these regions, diligently collecting information on historical sites, myths and legends, customs, martial arts, and food culture. As an expert on India, he possesses deep knowledge of the history and culture of the surrounding regions. He holds Sanskrit language courses using his original textbooks throughout Japan. His translation of the Yoga Sutras from the original Sanskrit text, explained without using difficult terminology, has gained popularity. His illustrations are also highly regarded for their ability to help people understand complex Indian philosophy.

Length: 316 pages

Language: Japanese

Publication date: 2024