Healing The Great Divide – Marrying The Hard & Soft In Martial Arts

Healing The Great Divide – Marrying The Hard & Soft In Martial Arts
There has been a huge division between external and internal martial arts since the early 1900s. Training methods and emphasis points differ between the two yet there is one thing that remains constant – the need for efficiency in street combat. How do you reconcile the difference between internal and external martial to meet the needs for combat efficiency? That is what this book is about. This book is a must for both hard and soft stylists!

This book is in Visual-Reader format, combining print and video mediums.

Reviews:
“Dan’s gift lies not just in his skill but in his ability to communicate the soul of martial arts. His analytical prowess—dissecting, diagnosing, and refining—sets him apart. Through his extensive body of work, including books and videos, he has crafted a legacy that will guide martial artists for generations to come.

“This book, in my opinion, is a pinnacle of that legacy. It is not a casual read but a manual to be studied with care. Take time to digest its insights, test its techniques, and embrace its wisdom. It embodies what I believe are the four pillars of martial arts: practicality, creativity, spontaneity, and ethics. These principles come alive on the training floor and in real situations, where true mastery reveals the depth of one’s art.

“This book is a treasure for any martial artist seeking to elevate their practice and deepen their understanding. It stands as a testament to Dan Anderson’s mastery and his enduring impact on the martial arts community.” Fred King

“Healing The Great Divide – This is exactly what Prof. Dan has done in this book. On one side, we have an avid following of some mystical internal and closed minded people on the other. Trying to get them to see need each other is a battle I have largely avoided. This book slays that dragon. Man, impressive amount of research and detail! You went above and beyond with your homework. Hard or soft stylist, this is a must read!” Coach Jeff Burger

“The subject of hard and soft has been (and still is) an ongoing point of debate in the martial arts world and basically every M.A.N. (Martial Arts Nerd) will at one point in their journey explore this topic. If you have deep-dived this topic as I have, there will be plenty more food for thought presented in this book, a virtual buffet! If you have not explored this topic, consider yourself very lucky because Super Dan did a super job in setting the ground work for understanding the principles of internal versus external martial arts.”
Dr. Conrad Bui