Product Description
This is a fascinating piece of study where Dr. Sawicki, both martial artist and dentist of 30 years, draws upon his experience and insights studying self-defense to shine a light upon an aspect of martial arts that has been ignored: the place teeth and jaw play in life-and-death combat. Written especially for martial artists, students of yoga, practitioners of meditation, and dental professionals, the general public will also enjoy it is a skillful weaving of information including a crash course on western physiology of the mouth, eastern yin-yang philosophy and evolution of the human skull. The roots of malocclusion and bruxism are considered relative to the teeth and jaw as formidable fighting tools. Teeth are primal weapons when one's instinct to survive is unleashed and the rise of taboos against biting, in particular the use of teeth in expression of vicious passion are pursued. Powerful yet easily performed energy-building exercises are described with the intention of strengthening and aligning the chi center of the oral cavity with the tan tiens of the energetic body. Practice of these exercises can lead to a deeper understanding of man's place in the cosmos and a boost to one's overall health and fitness. Dr. Sawicki wants his readers to thrive -- and survive.
About the Author
Dr. Lester Sawicki is an independent general dentist, practicing for more than 33 years. During the first 10 years of his career he directed a very successful practice in the Chicago area and since that time, has sustained recognition in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nevada, New Jersey, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. Dr. Sawicki has contributed his knowledge and expertise to nearly 100 dental practices throughout the United States. In 1983, he began studying nutrition and alternative health, and since 2004 has been devoted to intensive research into the relationship between whole body detoxification and longevity. Dr. Sawicki's personal interests include martial arts and meditation. For 30 years he has been a practicing student of Tai Chi, having met many Tai Chi and Chi Kung Masters both in the United States and China. His home is in Austin, Texas.
