Martial arts for dummies / by Jennifer Lawler.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublication details: New York : Wiley Pub., Description: xx, 359 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0764553585
  • 9780764553585
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.815 21
LOC classification:
  • GV1101 .L394 2003
Online resources:
Contents:
Better than a barroom brawl -- Martial arts culture -- Choosing a style -- Choosing a school or instructor -- Go get 'em: goals and ranking systems -- Clothes, shoes, and equipment -- Playing it safe and avoiding injury -- Getting the most of your training -- Protecting yourself: self-defense details -- Preparing for competition without losing your head (literally) -- Working the mind-body-spirit connection -- Just like the movies: the lowdown on weapons -- Using martial arts outside of class -- Karate -- Kung-fu -- Tae kwon do -- Judo -- Aikido -- Escrima -- Hapkido -- Muay Thai -- Jeet kune do and eclectic martial arts -- T'ai chi chuan -- Ten rules for the martial arts classroom -- Ten qualities a good instructor must have -- Ten tips from the master -- Ten cool martial arts movies.
Subject: Written for everyone from true beginners to weekend tournament competitors, this action-packed, essential guide is a wonderful resource for getting started in the major martial arts. Chock-full of tips, the in-depth yet easy-to-understand "Martial Arts For Dummies walks readers through basic moves of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and T'ai Chi, with an emphasis on self-defense. Black belt instructor Jennifer Lawler also provides an introduction to the mind-body-spirit connection--meditation and breathing exercises that lead to better focus and discipline--as well as helpful tips on how martial arts can improve physical fitness, reduce stress, and even build character. With over seventy photos and illustrations, "Martial Arts For Dummies offers everything readers need to get started in this enriching activity.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 336-340) and index.

Better than a barroom brawl -- Martial arts culture -- Choosing a style -- Choosing a school or instructor -- Go get 'em: goals and ranking systems -- Clothes, shoes, and equipment -- Playing it safe and avoiding injury -- Getting the most of your training -- Protecting yourself: self-defense details -- Preparing for competition without losing your head (literally) -- Working the mind-body-spirit connection -- Just like the movies: the lowdown on weapons -- Using martial arts outside of class -- Karate -- Kung-fu -- Tae kwon do -- Judo -- Aikido -- Escrima -- Hapkido -- Muay Thai -- Jeet kune do and eclectic martial arts -- T'ai chi chuan -- Ten rules for the martial arts classroom -- Ten qualities a good instructor must have -- Ten tips from the master -- Ten cool martial arts movies.

Written for everyone from true beginners to weekend tournament competitors, this action-packed, essential guide is a wonderful resource for getting started in the major martial arts. Chock-full of tips, the in-depth yet easy-to-understand "Martial Arts For Dummies walks readers through basic moves of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and T'ai Chi, with an emphasis on self-defense. Black belt instructor Jennifer Lawler also provides an introduction to the mind-body-spirit connection--meditation and breathing exercises that lead to better focus and discipline--as well as helpful tips on how martial arts can improve physical fitness, reduce stress, and even build character. With over seventy photos and illustrations, "Martial Arts For Dummies offers everything readers need to get started in this enriching activity.

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