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Martial Arts For Dummies

by Jennifer Lawler (Author)

There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun!No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline. Whether you’re already studying a style of fighting or you’re just considering it, you’ll find everything you need to know in this helpful, friendly guide (including which movies to check out!).

The book breaks down the differences and presents the basics of each style of fighting, so you can make an informed choice about which style you want to study. You’ll also find out what makes for a good instructor, so you can be sure that you’re learning from the best. And there’s much more. You’ll find out:

Martial Arts For Dummies

What martial arts is and is not
Five resolutions you must accept
Understanding the role of the instructor
How to set goals for yourself
All about the proper clothes, shoes, and equipment
How to prevent injuries
The philosophy of self defence
All about competing in tournaments
About Meditation and breathing techniques
The lowdown on weapons

There’s also a helpful glossary of foreign-language terminology that you’ll frequently encounter in the dojo – that’s the training hall – so you’ll always be prepared. Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, or a new way to sharpen your mind, Martial Arts For Dummies is all you need to get started in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, or any other style!

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“…comprehensive guide…contains descriptions of each art′s techniques, advantages and style.” (Sunday Herald, March 1st 2009)

Martial Arts For Dummies

There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you stuffy a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun! No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline. Whether you’re already studying a style of fighting or you’re just considering it, you’ll find everything you need to know in this helpful, friendly guide (including which movies to check out!). The book breaks down the differences and presents the basics of each style of fighting, so you can make an informed choice about which style you want to study. You’ll also find out what makes for a good instructor, so you can be sure that you’re learning from the best. And there’s much more.You’ll find out: * What martial arts is and is not * Five resolutions you must accept * Understanding the role of the instructor * How to set goals for yourself * All about the proper clothes, shoes, and equipment *

Martial Arts For Dummies

How to preventi injuries * The philosophy of self defence * All about competing in tournaments * About Meditation and breathing techniques * The lowdown on weapons There’s also a helpful glossary of foreign-language terminology that you’ll frequently encounter in the dojo – that’s the training hall – so you’ll always be prepared. Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, or a new way to sharpen your mind, Martial Arts For Dummies is all you need to get started in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, or any other style!

From the Back Cover

“Essential in helping the reader get started in martial arts.”
Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung, Tae Kwon Do AcademyImprove your physical fitness, reduce stress, and build character”Offers useful information for both the martial artist wannabe and the black belt.”
Carol Davis Hart, Managing Editor, Tae Kwon Do Times MagazineDo you dream of earning a black belt? This high–kicking guide is chock–full of tips to help you get started in martial arts and brush up on techniques in Karate, Kung–Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, T’ai Chi, and more! You’ll discover how to find the right school, condition your body, and develop focus and discipline.Praise for Martial Arts For Dummies”Martial Arts For Dummies is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring book that will build your confidence before entering the training hall.”
Martina Sprague, author of Fighting Science

About the Author

Jennifer Lawler has been a Tae Kwon Do tournament competitor for almost ten years and a judge and referee since 1994. She is a member of the Author′s Guild and the Korean Martial Arts Instructors Association.

I’m a writer, the author or coauthor of more than forty nonfiction books and novels. My most popular nonfiction work is the award-winning Dojo Wisdom. My favourite is The Improbable Adventures of a Middle-Aged Woman. n.My essays have appeared in Family Circle, Minnesota Monthly, Neurology Now, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies. My most famous essay is “For Jessica,” about which I’ve written more below.I work as a book development editor and teach editors how to edit through classes offered by organisations such as the Editorial Freelancers Association (where I am the education chair) and Club Ed (where I am the resort director), as well as by private arrangement.

Martial Arts For Dummies

About Jessica
Jessica is my young adult daughter, born with a devastating neurological condition called tuberous sclerosis that has caused what I call enormous destruction in her life, body, and brain, and which she mostly shrugs off as “my life’s adventure, different from yours.” This is because she is a great deal wiser than I am.When people say, “I read your story,” I never ask “Which story?” because I always know this is the one they mean:“For Jessica”Thank you—all of you—for your warm thoughts, wishes, and prayers.The Tuberous Sclerosis AllianceThis is the only place that had any information or answers for me when Jessica was born. Doctors were stumped, neurologists had no prognosis, and I had no idea what the hell I was supposed to do now.I’m not a person who will hector others about giving to her pet cause, but if you have some coins jingling in your pocket and aren’t sure what to do with them, this is one organisation that does good work.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good basic guide to for those who know little of nothing about the martial arts.

17 January 2019 – Published on books-for-everyone.com

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I have been involved in numerous (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kobudo, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Tantojitsu etc) martial arts in my more than 60 years of study, both as a student and instructor. I have bought and read just about every book I could on the martial arts in order to increase the sum total of my knowledge. I found this one to be a very good basic guide for anyone who has little or no experience in the martial arts, but who is thinking of taking up a particular system or style. Do not be turned off by the title (Martial Arts for Dummies), there is a lot of good solid material in this text that would benefit anyone interested in the martial arts. Even those who are experienced in the martial arts will find this book interesting and informative.

This volume is organised into five parts or sections. The first part provides an overview of martial art essentials. The second part explains what is required to “walk the walk and talk the talk” when it comes to the martial arts. The third part of this book is my personal favourite because it summaries numerous martial art styles such as karate, kung-fu, judo, hapkido, and many of systems. The fourth section covers the ten rules in martial art classes and the ten qualities of a good martial arts teacher. The final section has the glossary and sources and resources.

In conclusion, this book is for anyone who desires to have a basic overview of the various martial art systems and styles.

Martial Arts For Dummies

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Season of the Warrior: A poetic tribute to warriors)

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For those unsure…

20 November 2018 – Published on books-for-everyone.com

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I bought this book to learn about as many martial arts as I could to decide which was best suited for me. This book is extremely informative and showed me to make sure I am choosing an art I enjoy. Being 33 and completely new to martial arts, there was a lot I didn’t know and this book guided me through it (visiting classes, talking to instructors and other students, etc.) and helped me know what I was getting in to. I have since chosen my art (Wing Chun) and can honestly say I’m loving the class! Had it not been for this book, I think I would still be talking about taking a martial arts class instead of being enrolled in one. You get a broad overview of so many different arts, their origins, what to look for in an art/a school/classmates/the instructor. Ultimately you must decide which art is for you, but man did this book help! Buy it!

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An effective read. Streamlined and casual and as informative as you expect it to be.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Martial Arts book

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I love this book. I plan on studying martial arts and this book has done a good job in teaching me about what martial arts entails. Also the book thoroughly explains each martial art style and has given me an idea which martial art I want to pursue. This book is a must for those who want to pursue martial arts.