Suggested Readings

Heather L. Reid is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Her work connects the fields of Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Sport, and Ancient Sports History. Her first book, The Philosophical Athlete was inspired by her experience as an elite cyclist.

Michael B. Poliakoff has taught at Georgetown University, George Washington University, Hillsdale College, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Wellesley College. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Yale University and went on to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and the University of Michigan, where he earned a Ph.D. in classical studies.

Charles Hackney, Ph.D. has been a student of the martial arts since 1995. He has a doctorate in psychology and is currently a psychology professor at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ontario.

Jigoro Kano became a professor at the age of twenty-five and, as an influential educator, played an important role in transforming Japan into a modern nation. He served as Chairman of the Japan Amateur Sports Association and was the first Asian to be elected to the International Olympic Committee.

Herman Kauz is a fourth-degree black belt in Judo and a second-degree black belt in Karate. He has taught martial arts for over 35 years and is the author of the best-selling Tai Chi Handbook.