Complete Martial Arts Training Manual: An Integrated Approach by Ashley Martin (9780804840866)

Description - Complete Martial Arts Training Manual: An Integrated Approach by Ashley Martin

The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a book/DVD combo designed for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts. Having a broad knowledge of the various techniques of the martial arts gives a martial artist an expanded ability to counteract a variety of attacks and overwhelm an opponent's defenses. In expanding his own martial arts knowledge, Martin shares with the reader his years of experience as a practitioner and teacher. He provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and their strengths and weaknesses. He then covers the basics of hand-to-hand techniques within each of those disciplines, from strikes to ground fighting. Finally, he offers information on the overall health and well being of the martial artist, including important nutritional information and stretching techniques.

With an instructional DVD included, The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a solid foundation of martial arts for beginners and a key supplement for the veteran martial artist. Chapters include:

Learning the Aspects of Fighting--an introduction
The Way of the Warrior--definition of a martial art; limitations of ground fighting; a complete martial artist
A Catalog of Martial Arts--Kung fu; Jujutsu (or jiujitsu); Aikido; Judo; Karate; Kickboxing; Taekwondo; Boxing; Wrestling; and more
Combat Basics--fighting ranges; reflex training; basic combat techniques
Hand and Elbow Strikes--jabbing punch; hook punch; uppercut; superman punch; and more
Defenses--slip; duck; block; two-handed defense
Foot and Knee Strikes--front kick; roundhouse; tornado kick; flying knee strike
Break Falling--front break fall; back break fall; side break fall; front rolling break fall; break falling myths
Takedowns--hip throw; shoulder throw; side sacrifice throw; the sprawl
Locks and Choke Holds--arm lock; Americana; rear naked choke; cross choke
Ground Fighting--shoulder hold; chest hold; guard; passing the guard
Stretching for the Martial Artist--leg flexibility; arm flexibility
Nutrition for the Martial Artist--food pyramid; pre-exercise nourishment; reducing body fat; weight gain program

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