The Tao of War

<p><em style=color: rgba(20 20 19 1)>The Tao of War</em><span style=color: rgba(20 20 19 1)> is a training manual of Applied Philosophy and a guide to those seeking to walk the path of the Warrior Poet. The Martial Arts are traditionally understood to be an outward practice related to fighting which is the mastering of others and an inward practice of fighting which is the mastering of the self. The fighting without philosophy can become tyranny while the philosophy never put into action is lame. It is the blending of application and philosophy which produces the Martial Arts and from the Martial Arts emerges the human archetype of the Warrior Poet. The Tao of War is a map which draws upon the subtleties and secrets of the Martial Arts to assist seekers of truth in locating deeper visions of reality and selfhood. It explores both metaphysical and practical realities pertaining to the path of the Warrior Poet and is an invaluable resource for student and teacher alike.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(20 20 19 1)>Mikhail Abdul-Latif is an author poet musician and lifelong martial artist from Seattle Washington. He holds national wrestling titles in both Canada and the United States is a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and spent many years traveling the world as a professional athlete while studying under various masters of martial arts and spiritual traditions. As an instructor and educator he strives to help his students integrate the philosophical practical artistic and spiritual aspects of their pursuits.</span></p>