The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual: An Integrated Approach [dvd Included]

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 introductionThe Way of the Warrior definition of a martial art; limitations of ground fighting; a complete martial artistA Catalog of Martial Arts Kung fu; Jujutsu (or jiujitsu); Aikido; Judo; Karate; Kickboxing; Taekwondo; Boxing; Wrestling; and moreCombat Basics fighting ranges; reflex training; basic combat techniquesHand and Elbow Strikes jabbing punch; hook punch; uppercut; superman punch; and moreDefenses slip; duck; block; two-handed defenseFoot and Knee Strikes front kick; roundhouse; tornado kick; flying knee strikeBreak Falling front break fall; back break fall; side break fall; front rolling break fall; break falling mythsTakedowns hip throw; shoulder throw; side sacrifice throw; the sprawlLocks and Choke Holds arm lock; Americana; rear naked choke; cross chokeGround Fighting shoulder hold; chest hold; guard; passing the guardStretching for the Martial Artist leg flexibility; arm flexibilityNutrition for the Martial Artist food pyramid; pre-exercise nourishment; reducing body fat; weight gain program"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804846146
• ISBN13: 9780804846141
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"