2nd edition has been edited by a native English speaker.
Many grammatical mistakes have been fixed.
The book is revised with clearer and easier to understand English explanations of Internal Arts concepts.
The Key to the Internal Arts is a good introduction to the Internal Arts aspect of the martial arts.
Not only are the Internal Arts effective in self-defense, but is also good for maintaining physical and mental well-being of the practitioner.
Whether an external martial artist, a beginner with no experience in the internal arts, or an expert with many years of experience; there is much value, knowledge, and personal experience within the contents of the book.
For a beginner, it is a good and accurate introduction to what the internal arts are.
The author reveals what the Key to the internal arts is, and by knowing the key, a beginner can distinguish what real internal arts are.
Also, the author reveals red flags on how to spot fake internal arts practitioners or teachers.
As it is true, that the internal arts are rare nowadays, it is still possible to find the right teacher.
For those with experience, the concepts and theories in the book may be of interest as it may further enhance their knowledge of the Internal Arts.
In addition to concepts and theories of the internal arts, it also provides a brief history, culture, and philosophy of the internal arts.
Through the author's explanation based off his personal knowledge and experience, he talks about concepts and theories that emphasize physics, body mechanics, natural relaxation of body and mind, leverage, gravity, balance, motion, philosophy, and Qi.
The internal martial/energy arts have been studied for centuries by many people.
Yet, most of them have not found the key as it has been kept secret.
Author, Jinho Lee, trained in the external martial arts for fifteen years, but was not able to find the key.
After switching his training from external to internal martial arts, he learned much more than martial sk.
Independently Published The key to the internal arts: the power of consciousness, paperback/jinho lee
