The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts (Repost)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts
Publisher: Alpha | pages: 352 | 1998 | ISBN: 0028629477 | CHM | 11,6 mb
Publisher: Alpha | pages: 352 | 1998 | ISBN: 0028629477 | CHM | 11,6 mb
It is obviously not real in-depth in any particular area, but it does do a pretty good job covering topics like the benefits of studying martial arts, the history of martial arts/combat sports (e.g., ancient arts of wrestling, boxing, pankration, gladiator training), nutrition, fitness/conditioning, strength training, myths and realities of martial arts, finding the right art to fill your needs, selecting a good school, choosing a good instructor, and what to expect once you begin your training. Arts highlighted in detail include ju jitsu, karate, judo, aikido, kobudo, tai chi chuan, Jeet Kun Do, and more. Notably absent are Filipino arts, iaido, savate, modern boxing, wrestling, and several other common forms.