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Develop and maintain a healthy body using advanced Taekwondo
training principles. In Black Belt Fitness for Life, Grandmaster
Tae Sun Kang applies his four decades of experience to guide you
through an innovative method of fitness using Taekwondo principles.
Whether you're a beginner or veteran to stretching and exercise,
you can easily follow Grandmaster Kang's 7-week routine based on
the belt system of Taekwondo, an ancient Korean martial art. With
each week of the regimen, you will learn new skills and techniques
that culminate in the mastery of the techniques necessary to
continue exercising and eating right for life. Through the use of
Taekwondo stretches and movements, this black belt "Combined
Dynamic Stretching" method will improve your flexibility and
balance, stamina and strength, as well as your focus and mental
health. You'll stretch multiple parts of your body at the same
time, improving circulation and building mental strength while
warming up to minimize injuries. As part of his holistic approach
to health and fitness, Grandmaster Kang also outlines an eating
plan designed to help you lose weight naturally. Unlike extreme
diets and workouts that emphasize drastic results quickly, the
Grandmaster's approach is a balanced, easy-to-follow, and--most
importantly--realistic plan designed for your life. Friend and
longtime student of Grandmaster Kang, actor Michael Imperioli wrote
the foreword for the book and shares his experience in training
under Grandmaster, as well as the benefits he has received in
following Grandmaster's philosophy.
Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught
openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the
secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in
Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct
short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as
well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the
most popular of the Chinese martial arts. Covers the full
116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to
his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author Provides
detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the
Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications Presents
in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the
Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills Examines the scientific
and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying
Wooden Dummy training
Over 400 million students in more than 188 countries have embraced
the way of life that Tae Kwon Do provides. Tae Kwon Do combines a
complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art
with the philosophical elements of its training. Tae Kwon Do is
more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defense,
exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to improve
oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is perfect for
both students trying to master techniques and teachers looking for
a reliable reference. Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park believe that
the true essence of Tae Kwon Do cannot be seen, touched, smelled,
tasted, or heard, but only experienced. They offer warm up
exercises, basic techniques, forms, sparring techniques, and
practical applications. In addition, there is a chapter on the
philosophy of Tae Kwon Do and information on the rules of
competition, terminology, belt divisions, and more. This book will
guide students as they figure out what Tae Kwon Do means to them.
This book aims to assist in understanding the Kata better, to get
to know the situations when they can be applied, and how to improve
them in the daily training routine as well as in grading tests and
competitions. Kata are the backbone of Karate. Continually
practising them allows the whole spectrum of possibilities
contained in Karate to be revealed. The Kata consist of a
fascinating multitude of techniques, which permit defence in close
contact as well as at medium and long distance with your partner.
Situations where the Kata can be applied are comprehensively
explained in this book. The special features of any Karate style
are expressed through the Kata. All Kata contained in this book
have their roots in the Shotokan Karate style.
Capoeira began as a martial art developed by enslaved
Afro-Brazilians. Today, the practice incorporates song, dance,
acrobatics, and theatrical improvisation-and leads many
participants into activism. Lauren Miller Griffith's extensive
participant observation with multiple capoeira groups informs her
ethnography of capoeiristas--both individuals and groups--in the
United States. Griffith follows practitioners beyond their physical
training into social justice activities that illuminate capoeira's
strong connection to resistance and subversion. As both individuals
and communities of capoeiristas, participants march against racial
discrimination, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and
Juneteenth, organize professional clothing drives for job seekers,
and pursue economic and environmental justice in their
neighborhoods. For these people, capoeira becomes a type of serious
leisure that contributes to personal growth, a sense of belonging,
and an overall sense of self, while also imposing duties and
obligations. An innovative look at capoeira in America, Graceful
Resistance reveals how the practicing of an art can catalyze action
and transform communities.
Saulo Ribeiro--six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion--is
world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless
technique. In "Jiu-Jitsu University," Ribeiro shares with the
public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling,
mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to
black belt. Illuminating common jiu-jitsu errors and then
illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who
train in jiu-jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book,
"Jiu-Jitsu University" is a detailed training manual that will
ultimately change the way jiu-jitsu is taught around the globe.
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner** Bushido: The
Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on
the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese
culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of
living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear. It is
widely read today in Japan and around the world. There are seven
core precepts of Bushido: Rectitude: "The power of deciding upon a
certain course of conduct in accordance with reason, without
wavering." Courage: "Doing what is right." Benevolence: "Love,
magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity." Civility:
"Courtesy and urbanity of manners." Sincerity: "The end and the
beginning of all things." Honor: "A vivid conscious of personal
dignity and worth." Loyalty: "Homage and fealty to a superior."
Together, these seven values create a system of beliefs unique to
Japanese philosophy and culture that is widely followed today.
Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores
each of these values and explains how they differ from their
Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind
the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a
Samurai--what it meant to have Bushido. In Bushido, Nitobe points
out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture.
He argues that "no matter how different any two cultures may appear
to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and
as such have deep similarities." Nitobe believed that connecting
Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution
to all humanity--that the way of the Samurai is not something
peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race. With an
extensive new introduction and notes by Alex Bennett, a respected
scholar of Japanese history, culture and martial arts with a
firsthand knowledge of the Japanese warrior code, Bushido: The
Samurai Code of Japan is an essential guide to the essence of
Japanese culture. Bennett's views on this subject are
revolutionizing our understanding of Bushido, as expressed in his
Japanese bestseller The Bushido the Japanese Don't Know About.
Why do so many Americans practice martial arts? How did kung fu get
its own movie genre? What makes mixed martial arts so popular? This
book answers these questions for the first time with historical
research. At the turn of the 20th century, the United States
enjoyed a time of prosperity but feared that men were becoming
soft. At the same time, the Japanese government sponsored research
to develop the best fighting techniques for its new empire. Before
World War II, American men boxed and Japanese men practiced judo
and karate. Postwar Americans began adopting Chinese, Brazilian,
Filipino and other fighting styles, in the process establishing a
masculine subculture based on physical and social power. The rise
of Asian martial arts in America is a fascinating untold story of
modern history, from the origin of karate uniforms to the first
martial arts themed birthday party. The cast of characters includes
circus strongmen, professional cage fighters, an award winning
comic book artist, the inventors of judo, aikido and Cornflakes,
and Count Juan Raphael Dante, a Chicago hairdresser and used car
salesman with the ""Deadliest Hands in the World."" Readers will
never look at taekwondo class the same way again.
This title presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno sensei, one of
the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary
founder of Aikido. After a lifetime of practice and teaching in
Japan, the United States, and Europe, Anno sensei's teachings
convey Aikido's essential spirit of love, harmony, gratitude, and
purification with simple authenticity and eloquence. Author and
translator Linda Holiday brings to life the intimacy of this
communication through translated discourses on the deep practice of
Aikido and candid dialogues between Anno sensei and Western
students.
Traditionally shrouded in mystery and taught only to the closest
students, the secrets of Taijiquan push-hands and fighting
technique from the Chen style are revealed in this book. Master
Wang Fengming, an eleventh generation practitioner of Chen-style
Taijiquan, provides detailed information about the famous internal
fighting techniques and reveals inside knowledge essential to the
remarkable results achieved by the Chinese masters. The book
features: - effective ways of cultivating Taiji internal power -
variety of joint-locking techniques and counter techniques - 13
postures of Taiji explained - leg work, including stances and
kicking techniques - unique silk-reeling exercises - rarely
revealed vital point striking - 7 styles of push-hands training -
20 kinds of Taiji energy explained and demonstrated. This
comprehensive book is a major contribution to the literature on
push-hands techniques in the West.
This illustrated manual takes the martial artist step-by-step
through everything necessary to convert their skills for use in the
"street".
"Knife Throwing is the most authoritative guide on every aspect of
the sport. From knives and knife throwing techniques to competition
and advice, as well as profiles of pioneers and legends in the
field, this book covers it all." --Bobby Branton, President of
American Knife Thrower's Alliance (AKTA) Not only is knife throwing
fun, it is also a great sport, entertainment, recreation and
exercise. It can be a wonderful hobby, pastime, or even a
profession, and the fundamentals are easy to learn. Anyone who can
throw a stick, stone, or baseball can also learn how to throw a
knife with skill and accuracy. All you need is a good
knife-designed for the purpose, whether made to throw by the handle
or blade, a target, and a small portion of the back yard for the
throwing range. Few sports can provide so much recreation at so
little cost. Knife throwing is a sport in which individual skills
can be developed to a very high degree. Expert knife throwing, like
great proficiency in any other sport, is developed by natural
aptitude and instinct combined with that one magic ingredient:
practice! In Knife Throwing by American Knife Thrower's Alliance
founder, Harry McEvoy, demonstrates how to throw a knife
successfully in chapters such as: It's Fun to Throw a KnifeChoice
of WeaponsHow to Throw a KnifeHow to Develop "Pin-Point"
AccuracyHow to Select a Throwing KnifeTargets: How and
WhereTomahawks and BowiesSafety Measures, Rules, and Care of
KnivesThe ProfessionalsHunting: A New Twist to an Old SportTales,
Legends and People
T'ai Chi For Dummies gives you insight into the 5,000 year old practice of Tai Chi. This friendly guide explains the mental and physical benefits that you can enjoy through the practice of Tai Chi fitness routines, and it's filled with illustrations and step-by-step instructions on the 24 movements in Tai Chi. Plus, it covers the 5 families of Tai Chi, as well as Qigong and Pushing Hands.
With detailed photographs and clear instruction for practice, this
is the first book comprehensively to cover the history, development
and training methods of this rarely taught esoteric internal
martial art. The deceptively simple postures and movements of
Yiquan are highly effective for achieving results for both health
and combat, making it very appealing to martial artists, and Master
Tang here reveals the secrets of a martial art still surrounded in
mystery. He also provides a history of the origins and lineage of
the Yiquan tradition, as well as detailed information on the
stances and movements, weapons, and programs, grading and teaching.
This complete guide to Yiquan will be essential for anyone
interested in Yiquan or oriental martial and internal arts more
generally.
For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless
classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and
long-lasting youth. Now, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, one of the world's
leading authorities on Qigong, has translated and written
commentaries to make these ancient and profound teachings
accessible to everyone. Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents
as its foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and
training methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe
ways for you to begin your own practice. Improve your health and
strength through the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic).
Work towards longevity & enlightenment with the Xi Sui Jing
(Marrow/Brain Washing Classic). Qigong, the Secret of Youth is an
invaluable guide for Qigong practitioners and Martial Artists who
want to explore deeper levels of internal energy training. * Learn
the keys to rejuvenating & reconditioning your body.* Discover
methods for nourishing the brain and bone marrow.* Includes Qigong
exercises & massage techniques.
Silver Medal Finalist - 2009 IP's Living Now Book Award Each day,
millions of people worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan),
which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation and
excellent health, to prevent injuries and illnesses, and to improve
martial skills. Tai Chi has steadily become a popular form of
mind/body exercise as more and more people in the west discover the
rich rewards of living in a holistic way. Tai Chi is a journey
through the mind, the body, and the spirit, that can be practiced
by everyone. Increasingly, you can see people practicing in the
park - moving slowly in a meditative state, or even perfecting
their martial arts skills. But what is Tai Chi really? This book
clearly introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi
Chuan from a modern and unique perspective. For the beginner, this
program is a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi,
allowing you to fine-tune your mind/body skills and create balance
among them. For the intermediate and advanced, it includes
important instructions and refinements, helping you expand your
knowledge of the internal arts. In the end, you will understand and
experience:* the ultimate goal of Tai Chi: the harmonizing of the
three forces - human, earth, and heaven* Develop symmetry and
balance between strength and flexibility* Loosen and strengthen
muscles, tendons, and ligaments* Improve circulation of blood and
Qi energy* Learn how to increase bone density* Massage internal
organs with gentle movement* Boost your immune system to help heal
chronic conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, sarcopenia,
and cancer* Improve your quality of life and daily physical
performance* Tap into the abundant energy of the universe* Learn
and improve your martial arts skills
A lightning-swift form of kung fu based on the concepts of
short-range attack and defense, wing chun achieved worldwide renown
as the favored martial art of Bruce Lee. This expanded edition of
the popular wing chun guide features a tribute from Lee's wife,
Linda, plus new material from Yip Chun, the world's leading master
teacher of this form. Also included are never-before-published
photos of the late Yip Man, former grandmaster and the last in a
line of disciples originating with wing chun's 18th-century
founder, Ng Mui. The book introduces practitioners to sil lim tao,
the first training form, and goes on to describe combat
applications. Readers will also find a brief history, notes on
training, and useful discussions of centerline theory and the seeds
of wing chun.
Did you know that the internal health of the human body can be
influenced and balanced by massaging acupoints, meridians, and
trigger zones of the head, neck, and face? In fact, this not only
helps to balance the entire body, it also has a significant
cosmetic and anti-aging effect! In this definitive book, Dr. Bin
Jiang Wu presents an easy-to-follow head massage program that was
developed as a response to computer syndrome and other stress
related illnesses that are rapidly increasing in our modern
society. In less than thirty minutes, you can relieve stress and
tension from your spouse, friend or patient, while promoting smooth
skin, healthy organs, and overall peace and tranquility. This
sixty-step sequence is based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), and its theory is rooted in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of
Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing). Wu's Head Massage can be
performed in its entirety, or you can choose your favorite
techniques for quick relief. * Great for reducing headaches* Works
for shoulder and neck tension* Reduces facial wrinkles* Stimulates
the 'energy channels' in the entire body* Improves facial skin
complexion* Provides an instant mental boost, naturally* And more!
In "MMA Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of America's Hottest
Sport"," " the authors, editors, and writers for "MMA Worldwide"
delve deep into the dramatic, awe-inspiring underpinnings of the
mixed martial arts universe. The result is a revealing portrait of
what happens once the cage empties and the lights darken. Within
these pages, the "MMA Worldwide" crew has canvassed the entire
sport to uncover the best stories and most-telling anecdotes about
MMA personalities and events. Visit the training camps of some of
the best fighters in the world, including Erik Paulson's Catch
Submission Wrestling, Wanderlei Silva's home gym in Las Vegas, and
Cung Le's facilities in San Jose. Get a rare personal look at some
of the most intriguing personalities in the MMA World, including
UFC cage announcer Bruce Buffer, former light heavyweight champion
Forrest Griffin, and "Tapout" magazine founder Chris "Mask" Lewis.
Enjoy behind-the-scenes peeks at some of the best fight promotions
in the country. This is the best way to get exclusive access to the
best on- and off-camera moments of the sport.
Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available
of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form
instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu's many
years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan's legendary founder.
Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step,
and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator
Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text's philosophical
language and imagery, further elucidating the art's cultural and
historical foundations.
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