January 1, 2026 (NYC)-Book Review: These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung-Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World.
These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung-Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World is reviewed by Master Marc Zirogiannis. This book by Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali is a really wonderful look through text and images about the advent of martial arts in the United States through movies, television, and print media. It is a great read.
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The book The TAH Chi Do Practitioner by Gregory Nabel describes the philosophy and practical application of a unique martial art, TAH Chi Do (likely a variation or interpretation of Tai Chi/Qi Gong), focusing on conflict avoidance, moral living, and the use of internal energy (Chi/Qi) in real-life situations, drawing from Nabel’s experiences as a Correctional Officer to teach principles of being a wise leader and follower. [1, 2, 3]
Key Aspects of the TAH Chi Do Practitioner (as described in the book):
• Moral Foundation: A practitioner lives by high moral principles, leading a happy, healthy, honest, and law-abiding life.
• Conflict Avoidance: They use martial arts and psychological tactics to de-escalate and avoid confrontation rather than seek it.
• Mastery of Chi/Qi: The book details experiences with internal energy (Chi/Qi) and its impact, even demonstrating its power silently.
• Leadership & Followership: It teaches individuals to be leaders who guide others to lead, understanding consequences for both actions and inactions.
• Broad Knowledge: Practitioners possess expertise in physiology, psychology, sociology, and cultural diversity to navigate complex situations.
• Real-World Application: Nabel shares true stories from his time as a Correctional Officer to illustrate these concepts of avoiding harm and death through wisdom. [1, 2, 3]
In essence, the book defines the TAH Chi Do practitioner as a morally grounded, psychologically astute individual who uses disciplined, internal martial arts knowledge to live ethically and effectively resolve conflicts without violence. [1, 2, 3]
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[1] https://www.amazon.com/Who-TAH-Chi-Do-Practitioner/dp/1513691201
[2] https://taekwondotimes.com/news/2024/06/the-tah-chi-do-practitioner-by-gregory-nabel/
[3] https://www.amazon.com/Who-TAH-Chi-Practitioner-Correctional-ebook/dp/B098MX7V6Q
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I would greatly appreciate and would be honored to have my book advertised, i.e. “WHO IS THE, ‘TAH CHI DO PRACTITIONER’.