The Transformative Learning Centre of OISE-UT presents the

1035028

TMA_lettering.jpg

                                             film_lettering.jpg

                                                     2009-2010

                                           University of Toronto

 

 

The TMA Film Series is a more-or-less monthly screening of unique martial arts movies that go deeper and wider than standard chop-socky action flicks.   A followup to the acclaimed TMA workshop series of summer 2008, the film series is intended to provide a stimulating and entertaining environment to ponder and discuss transformative potentials for the martial arts.  Whether you are practicing a particular system, contemplating taking up a practice, simply interested in the issues raised by (and within) the martial arts, or just looking for an interesting time, you are invited to come along. 

 

All films are will be shown on Friday afternoons, 3-5pm, providing a great way to de-stress after the workweek and jump-start a re-creative weekend.  We are open to suggestions for future films for the 2010-2011 season, beginning in September. 

OISE-UT, 252 Bloor St. W.

(directly above the St. George subway station)

FREE admission

[ Previous TMA Film Screenings   [

 

 

Friday April 30, 2010

Dean’s Board Room,

small_Emptymind-DVD.jpg12th Floor, OISE-UT, 252 Bloor St. W.

(directly above the St. George subway station)

 

"Jon Brailey has yet again done a terrific job with The Empty Mind

in bringing the philosophical and psychological side of the far east to

us in this terrific film showcasing some of the top masters of the

martial arts. Names like Ueshiba, Kanazawa, Okazaki and many more

show the art the way it is meant to be practised. Hats off to yet

another fabulous film I enjoyed from the beginning to the end."

--Don Warrener


 "I saw The Empty Mind and I was very impressed.  It was excellent." 

--Gene Ching, Asst. Publisher, Kung Fu/Tai Chi Magazine.

 

discussion to follow,

all are welcome to participate

 

 
One of the best introductions to martial arts from an 'internal' perspective, this documentary tour de force travels
across China and Japan to provide revealing and often exciting glimpses into some of the best practitioners of
karate, kendo, aikido, Shaolin kung-fu, tai chi, and qigong.  Besides giving us access to storied locations like 
Shaolin Temple, Wudang Mountain, and Japan's Budokan, the film showcases some of the Asian arts' top masters
including Moriteru Ueshiba, Masahiko Tanaka, Masao Kagawa, Monk Shi De Yang… and many more.  Written and
directed by  Jon Braeley, the film also features a haunting soundtrack by Richard Brookens (Yellowbell).
 
Film Trailer
Empty Mind Films website
 

bd05753_

 

TMA Articles & Links

Roxana Ng, "Embodied Pedagogy as Transformative Learning: A Critical Reflection," Proceedings, Canadian Association for the Studies of Adult Education (CASAE) 24th Annual Conference, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, May 28 to May 31, 2005

 

Ann Phillips in Vitality magazine: “Classical Martial Arts: An Eastern Inspired Path to Wellness and Empowerment

 

Lang Liu,  A Very Brief History of Capoeira

 

Filhos de Bimba Toronto: Capoeira Regional with Professora Estrelinha (Lang Maria Liu)

 

Brian's Internal Martial Arts Webpage

                                                        

bd05753_

 

See Previous TMA Film Screenings

To TLC Website