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| The Secret Art of Boabom: Awakening Inner Power Through Defense-Meditation from Ancient Tibet | 
 enlarge | Author: Asanaro
Creators: Joice Buccarey, Benjamin B. Kelley
Publisher: Tarcher
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 383067
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 1585425214
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9781585425211
ASIN: 1585425214
Publication Date: October 5, 2006
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 a student's perspective December 5, 2006
58 out of 62 found this review helpful
I am a student at the Boston School of Boabom, and have been studying the Boabom arts for a good while now under many teachers, including Asanaro himself. It's particularly interesting to me to look at this book as another method of expression for these teachings.
Perhaps most intriguing for me, as a student, is the "story" portion of the book, wherein a theoretical and philosophical underpinning for these arts is laid out in monologue and metaphor. Assertive and instructive without being preachy, this section is rich in meaning and provides much food for thought--for current students and newcomers alike.
The "technical" portion of the book lays out a sequence of basic movements from the beginnings of the art. Transmitting an art based on movement through the media of text and images is no mean feat; there's no substitute for teaching in the flesh. That said, I believe that Asanaro succeeds in conveying the essential elements of the movements with his thorough descriptions and detailed illustrations, expressing clearly the many details involved in each. The attention paid to common mistakes (and how to correct them) should be particularly useful for beginning students.
Boabom is an art that develops only over time, and is not for everyone. This book provides the newcomer with a glimpse of all the art has to offer. Some may find a resonance, and see here a hint of something both familiar and strange; others may find a curiosity, an old way carried carefully through the ages to the modern world. All will find something new, unique, and rewarding in equal measure to the energy invested in it.
The Secret Art of Boabom's impact upon my life. December 5, 2006
49 out of 52 found this review helpful
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. I am constantly re-reading sections to better understand the Art and its meaning.
I am particularly impressed by the book's structure using a story to capture the reader's interest before delving into the technical aspects of the ART.
This book and the Art have had a profound impact upon me. I was in near constant pain when I started studying Boabom over 5 years ago. I am now able to participate in sports without pain. My outlook on life has changed I now look at the glass as half full rather than half empty.
Excellent book - motivating, exciting & full of energy!!!! November 18, 2006
51 out of 54 found this review helpful
This book is a wonderful continuation of Asanaro's previous book called "The Secret Art of Seamm-Jasani". The story line continues from his first book. The author uses a number of beautiful poems and the plot of the story is breathtaking. The Art described here (Boabom or Osseous Boabom) is quite different from Seamm-Jasani (Gentle Boabom). The second part of the book is completely devoted to thorough explanations of this Art (including incredible drawings!) on how to begin practice of Boabom on your own. It is very straightforward and easy to follow. At the end of the book, a scientific study is presented along with comments from real students.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, and especially to those who are looking to tone their body, have better balance, learn how to defend themselves, and also to those who are on the lookout for great new literature.
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