The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts

Fülszöveg

• The definitive guide to the most popular disciplines:
tae kwondo, karate, aikido, judo, ju-jitsu, kung fu, tai chi,
iaido, kendo and shinto ryu
• A step-by-step training manual demonstrated by the
highest qualified experts
• Over 700 detailed step-by-step photographs take you
through the basics and on to more advanced techniques
• Introductions to each chapter explain the fascinating
philosophy behind each martial art, and the benefits it
can bring to you
• Includes advice on choosing the discipline best suited to
your particular needs - for men and women of all ages and
fitness levels, children, and people with a disability
It has long been known
that a trained focus on
mind and body coordina-
tion can contribute greatly
towards a sense of harmony
and well-being, so it is not
surprising that more and more
people are turning to the
ancient disciplines of the
martial arts as a way of allevi- &
ating the stresses and tensions endemic in today's society.... Tovább

Fülszöveg

• The definitive guide to the most popular disciplines:
tae kwondo, karate, aikido, judo, ju-jitsu, kung fu, tai chi,
iaido, kendo and shinto ryu
• A step-by-step training manual demonstrated by the
highest qualified experts
• Over 700 detailed step-by-step photographs take you
through the basics and on to more advanced techniques
• Introductions to each chapter explain the fascinating
philosophy behind each martial art, and the benefits it
can bring to you
• Includes advice on choosing the discipline best suited to
your particular needs - for men and women of all ages and
fitness levels, children, and people with a disability
It has long been known
that a trained focus on
mind and body coordina-
tion can contribute greatly
towards a sense of harmony
and well-being, so it is not
surprising that more and more
people are turning to the
ancient disciplines of the
martial arts as a way of allevi- &
ating the stresses and tensions endemic in today's society.
Using specially commissioned step-by-step photographs
and drawing on the expertise of many highly-qualified
practitioners, The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts looks in
detail at each discipline — its history and philosophy, the basic
etiquette, important warm-up exercises, the most popular
techniques and some of the more advanced moves.
Tae kwondo The Korean art of empty hand fighting
concentrates on high kicking techniques.
KARATE Two of the most popular styles of karate - wado-
ryu and shotokan - show how there is more to this art than
being able to break a brick with bare hands.
AlKIDO The principles behind aikido - the power of the
circle and the ability to use an aggressor's force as a source
of energy - are applied to many self-defence techniques.
JU-JITSU One of the oldest martial arts, ju-jitsu combines
the arts of karate, aikido and judo in its techniques of
blocking, evasion, strangleholds and throws.
judo The only martial art so far to reach the Olympics.
A defensive art, judo bases its fundamental techniques on
the point of balance.
Kung Fu Considered by many to be one of the more
mystical and intriguing arts. This chapter looks at three
different systems - wing chun, mok-gar and modern
kick boxing.
Tai Chi Combines the yin and yang approach of beautiful,
serene movements for health and well-being with a strong
fighting system of self-defence.
kendo A modern discipline involving the wearing of full
body and head armour while using a wooden sword.
iaido The way of Japanese swordsmanship is based on the
art of strategy, inner discipline and learning how to become
one with the sword.
shinto Ryu Includes a number of modern disciplines that
relate to self-defence on the streets and
in everyday situations.
The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts is a
perfect reference guide for those already
involved, and an invaluable sourcebook
for anyone interested in pursuing a course
in one of these ancient arts. Vissza