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andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualandlt;/iandgt; is a book/DVD combo designed for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;With an instructional DVD included, andlt;iandgt;The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualandlt;/iandgt; is a solid foundation of martial arts for beginners and a key supplement for the veteran martial artist. Chapters include:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Learning the Aspects of Fightingand#8212;an introductionandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Way of the Warriorand#8212;definition of a martial art; limitations of ground fighting; a complete martial artistandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A Catalog of Martial Artsand#8212;Kung fu; Jujutsu (or jiujitsu); Aikido; Judo; Karate; Kickboxing; Taekwondo; Boxing; Wrestling; and moreandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Combat Basicsand#8212;fighting ranges; reflex training; basic combat techniquesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Hand and Elbow Strikesand#8212;jabbing punch; hook punch; uppercut; superman punch; and moreandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Defensesand#8212;slip; duck; block; two-handed defenseandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Foot and Knee Strikesand#8212;front kick; roundhouse; tornado kick; flying knee strikeandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Break Fallingand#8212;front break fall; back break fall; side break fall; front rolling break fall; break falling mythsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Takedownsand#8212;hip throw; shoulder throw; side sacrifice throw; the sprawlandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Locks and Choke Holdsand#8212;arm lock; Americana; rear naked choke; cross chokeandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ground Fightingand#8212;shoulder hold; chest hold; guard; passing the guardandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Stretching for the Martial Artistand#8212;leg flexibility; arm flexibilityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Nutrition for the Martial Artistand#8212;food pyramid; pre-exercise nourishment; reducing body fat; weight gain programandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
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andlt;Iandgt;The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualandlt;/Iandgt; is for beginners who want to explore options in terms of disciplines and veteran martial artists looking to expand their knowledge into other martial arts arenas.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Author Ashley P. Martin provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and where each one is focused. 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. andlt;Iandgt;The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualandlt;/Iandgt; provides a solid foundation for beginners and is a key supplement to the veteran martial artist's library.
Synopsis
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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Provides tremendous insight into the varied martial arts disciplines
Synopsis
The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is for beginners who want to explore options in terms of disciplines and veteran martial artists looking to expand their knowledge into other martial arts arenas.
Author Ashley P. Martin provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and where each one is focused. 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. The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual provides a solid foundation for beginners and is a key supplement to the veteran martial artist's library.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Ashley Martinandlt;/bandgt; is a martial arts enthusiast who started training in Shotokan Karate in 1992 and found this to be his calling and has never looked back. Initially, like so many karate practitioners, his martial arts were all about rank exams and karate competitions. However, his interest in the area soon widened, finding that the world of martial arts was enjoyable from a practical point of view as well as fascinating from a historical and geographical development aspect. He founded Just Karate, which is a martial arts school based in Cambridge, England. Here he has inspired numerous students through his teachings. Martin is also a martial arts writer, having authored other books such as andlt;iandgt;The Shotokan Karate Bible Series, How to Improve at Karate,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;How to Improve at Judo.andlt;/iandgt;