EPISODE · Jun 30, 2021 · 22 MIN
Martial Artist/Author David "Shinzen" Nelson (Pt. II)
from Speak On It! · host Tigerlily Communications
A retired psychotherapist who has studied a variety of Karate styles and other traditional martial arts for over 50 years, he is the author of "Black Belt Healing: A Marital Artist's Guide to Pain Management and Injury Recovery" (Tuttle Publishing) and two poetry collections: "Strong Coffee, Burnt Toast: Awkward Poetry of a Lost Monk" and "Bushido: Verses of Consideration." In part II of our chat, he discusses cultural connections, the creativity inherent in martial arts kata and why writing a follow-up to his book is a lot like harvesting corn.(Our theme music, "Please Irene" by Lynn Riley and the World-Mix, is used by permission. Find their release "Say What" on iTunes, Amazon Music, Bandcamp and CB Baby.)
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A retired psychotherapist who has studied a variety of Karate styles and other traditional martial arts for over 50 years, he is the author of "Black Belt Healing: A Marital Artist's Guide to Pain Management and Injury Recovery" (Tuttle Publishing) and two poetry collections: "Strong Coffee, Burnt Toast: Awkward Poetry of a Lost Monk" and "Bushido: Verses of Consideration." In part II of our chat, he discusses cultural connections, the creativity inherent in martial arts kata and why wr...
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