Martial arts for dummies
Book - 2003
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- Published
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New York :
Wiley Pub
c2003.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 359 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780764553585
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- How This Book Is Organized
- Icons Used in This Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part I. Martial Arts Essentials
- Chapter 1. Better than a Barroom Brawl
- Kicks, Flips, and Other Stuff: What Are the Martial Arts?
- What It Ain't: Martial Arts Misconceptions
- Pick a Flavor, Any Flavor: The Different Types
- Who, Me? Anybody Can Succeed!
- It's All About You: The Benefits
- Preconditioning Your Mind and Body
- Chapter 2. Martial Arts Culture
- Martial Arts Wildlife
- Coffee, Chi, or Me?
- Yin-Yang and You
- Character Building Beliefs: Resolute in Five Respects
- The Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
- Chinese Martial Arts and Tao
- Martial Arts Mindsets
- Chapter 3. Choosing a Style
- How Do You Pronounce That Again? Discovering Martial Arts Styles
- All Around the Town
- Kick, Punch, or Grapple?
- Watching and Analyzing Classes
- Interviewing Students and Instructors
- Don't Stop Now!
- The Chosen Style
- Chapter 4. Choosing a School or Instructor
- Locating a Good School
- Finding a Good Instructor
- The Gender-Neutral Zone: Finding a Female-Friendly School
- Visiting Schools
- Interviewing Instructors
- Paying a Pretty Penny
- Equipping Yourself
- Chapter 5. Go Get 'Em: Goals and Ranking Systems
- Setting Martial Arts Goals
- Planning the Steps to Reach Your Goals
- I Have a Black Belt ... and Green Suspenders: The Ranking System
- Testing 1, 2, 3 ... Testing 1, 2, 3 ...
- Chapter 6. Clothes, Shoes, and Equipment
- Pajama Paradise
- Something's Afoot: Martial Arts Shoes
- The Right Rigging
- Grasshopper's Home Gym
- Chapter 7. Playing It Safe and Avoiding Injury
- Attitude? I'll Give You Attitude!
- Unnecessary Roughness
- Injury Prevention
- Part II. Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk
- Chapter 8. Getting the Most from Your Training
- A Martial Artist in Training
- Supplemental Training
- Chapter 9. Protecting Yourself: Self-Defense Details
- The Philosophy of Self-Defense
- Preparation and Planning
- Simple Precautions
- The Three Levels of Self-Defense
- Basic Self-Defense Techniques
- Chapter 10. Preparing for Competition without Losing Your Head (Literally)
- Making an Idiot of Yourself and Why You Should Risk It
- Tournament Events
- What to Expect When You're Expecting to Compete
- Finding Tournaments
- Preparing to Strike Oil
- Chapter 11. Working the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
- The Way of Martial Arts
- Meditation and Breathing Exercises
- Developing Focus and Discipline
- Martial Arts as Therapy
- Chapter 12. Just Like in the Movies: The Lowdown on Weapons
- Weapons Disclaimer
- What's a Weapon?
- Traditional Weapons
- Modern Weapons
- Environmental Weapons
- Chapter 13. Using Martial Arts Outside of Class
- Representing Your Art in the World
- Incorporating Martial Arts Beliefs into Your Daily Life
- Using Martial Arts Training Every Day
- Part III. Styles, Techniques, and Tactics: An Up-Close Look
- Chapter 14. Karate
- Physical Considerations
- Okinawan versus Japanese Karate
- Traditional Training Methods
- Basic Training
- Techniques of Karate
- Chapter 15. Kung Fu
- Categories of Kung Fu Styles
- Don't Get Bent Out of Shape
- Popular Kung Fu Styles
- Chi Kung Exercises
- Traditional Training
- Kung Fu Weapons
- Kung Fu Techniques
- Chapter 16. Tae Kwon Do
- Hard Bodies, Hard Heads
- The Five Tenets
- Tae Kwon Do versus Tae Kwon Do
- Training Methods
- Basic Techniques
- Chapter 17. Judo
- Complex Simplicity
- Physical Fitness Requirements
- Categories of Techniques
- Class Is Now in Session
- Mobility and Stretching Exercises
- Breakfalls (Ukemi)
- Throwing Techniques
- Groundwork (Grappling) Techniques
- Combining Techniques
- Chapter 18. Aikido
- Your Physical Resources
- Hard and Soft Aikido
- Showing Rank
- Ready, Set, Relax!
- Aikido Curriculum
- The Best Defense Is a Good Defense
- Flexibility Training
- Rolls (But No Donuts)
- Basic Techniques
- Chapter 19. Escrima
- Different Strokes for Different Folks
- Getting Started
- Escrima Fitness
- Mental Attributes
- Traditional Training
- Twelve: Your Lucky Number
- Basic Techniques
- Chapter 20. Hapkido
- Well-Rounded Fitness
- Chi for Me
- Defensive Strategy
- Basic Techniques
- Chapter 21. Muay Thai
- Fighting Fit
- Conditioning Versus Competition: Kickboxing Styles
- Training Methods
- A Kickboxing Workout Routine
- Sparring for Fun and Profit
- Basic Techniques
- Chapter 22. Jeet Kune Do and Eclectic Martial Arts
- Defense by Interception
- Let Me Count the Eclectic Ways
- Physical Facts
- Jeet Kune Do Concepts
- Jeet Kune Do Curriculum
- Typical Training
- Creating Your Own Martial Art
- Basic Techniques of Jeet Kune Do
- The way of no stances
- Chapter 23. T'ai Chi Chuan
- Martial Art or Not?
- Weapons Use
- Benefits of T'ai Chi
- Physical Factors
- Schools of Thought
- T'ai Chi Concepts
- The Typical T'ai Chi Class
- Techniques of T'ai Chi
- Part IV. The Part of Tens
- Chapter 24. Ten Rules for the Martial Arts Classroom
- Listen More than You Talk
- Watch and Learn
- Visualize
- Accept Criticism
- Practice, Practice, Practice
- Respect Yourself (And Others)
- Remember That Persistence Beats Talent
- Eat Humble Pie
- Cultivate Patience
- Have Fun
- Chapter 25. Ten Qualities a Good Instructor Must Have
- Commitment
- Patience
- Enthusiasm
- Humor
- Acceptance
- Creativity
- Selflessness
- Respect
- Knowledge
- Focus
- Chapter 26. Ten Tips from the Master
- Setting Goals
- Committing to Training
- Learning to Breathe
- Finding and Using Your Chi
- Developing a Good Kiai (Shout)
- Being a Good Role Model
- Contributing to the Art
- Honoring Your School
- Discovering All Aspects of Martial Arts
- Accepting Hard Training
- Chapter 27. Ten Cool Martial Arts Movies
- Why Watch Them?
- Who Can You Watch?
- What to Watch
- Part V. Appendixes
- Appendix A. Glossary
- Appendix B. Sources and Resources
- Index