Description
Book SynopsisWritten for everyone from beginners to tournament competitors, this guide is a useful resource for getting started in the major martial arts. It walks readers through basic moves of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and T'ai Chi, with an emphasis on self-defence.
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
Part I: Martial Arts Essentials.
Chapter 1: Better than a Barroom Brawl.
Chapter 2: Martial Arts Culture.
Chapter 3: Choosing a Style.
Chapter 4: Choosing a School or Instructor.
Chapter 5: Go Get 'Em: Goals and Ranking Systems.
Chapter 6: Clothes, Shoes, and Equipment.
Chapter 7: Playing It Safe and Avoiding Injury.
Part II: Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk.
Chapter 8: Getting the Most from Your Training.
Chapter 9: Protecting Yourself: Self-Defense Details.
Chapter 10: Preparing for Competition without Losing Your Head (Literally).
Chapter 11: Working the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection.
Chapter 12: Just Like in the Movies: The Lowdown on Weapons.
Chapter 13: Using Martial Arts Outside of Class.
Part III: Styles, Techniques, and Tactics: An Up-Close Look.
Chapter 14: Karate.
Chapter 15: Kung Fu.
Chapter 16: Tae Kwon Do.
Chapter 17: Judo.
Chapter 18: Aikido.
Chapter 19: Escrima.
Chapter 20: Hapkido.
Chapter 21: Muay Thai.
Chapter 22: Jeet Kune Do and Eclectic Martial Arts.
Chapter 23: T'ai Chi Chuan.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Rules for the Martial Arts Classroom.
Chapter 25: Ten Qualities a Good Instructor Must Have.
Chapter 26: Ten Tips from the Master.
Chapter 27: Ten Cool Martial Arts Movies.
Part V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Sources and Resources.
Index.
