"Martial Arts Basics" is the most comprehensive book on martial arts that has been published, and a must read for every martial arts practitioner and anyone contemplating learning a martial art. There is a plethora of books on each of the different martial arts, but "Martial Arts Basics" brings this mountain of information into one readable textbook. Dr. Gotay integrates history, training protocols, sporting vs. self defense aspects, and philosophies that serve as the bedrock many of the martial arts presented in each chapter. He does this for each of the eighteen martial arts from around the world which he writes about. In the appendices he highlights additional forms of martial arts not described in the main chapters. The book also provides course outlines for credit bearing college martial arts courses crafted and taught by Dr. Gotay. The contributors, who are all pioneers and leading authorities in their respective Martial Arts, give "Martial Arts Basics" additional credibility and life. This text is well written and organized in a way that makes it easy for the reader to follow. Review by Dr. Carlos Molina, black belt ranked in judo and karate and a former champion college competitor in wrestling, judo, and karate. Dr. Molina has designed and taught college martial arts courses and coached martial arts teams. He is Vice President of the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Hostos Community College in New York City. The author, Dr. Gotay has a long history as an instructor in police tactics, boxing, judo, and karate. He is a former Commanding Officer of the Physical Education Unit of the New York City Police Department and is presently an Associate Professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the City University of New York.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The techniques in this book are proven easy to learn self defense techniques designed to keep a person safe in almost all situations.
-Attire and Equipment for Training
-Types of Defensive Tactics schools
-Getting into Physical Condition
-Defensive moves and counters
-Punching and kicking techniques
-Take Downs
-Escapes and Counters from Side, Front, and Rear Attacks

The Techniques and Knowledge Needed to Excel in the Sport of Boxing
The illustrations, explanations, and techniques presented in Boxing Basics provide everything needed to excel in the sport of boxing. Easy to follow explanations and illustrations introduce the reader to the sport by providing information on training equipment, types of boxing gyms, and how to get into fighting shape. The bulk of this boxing text is devoted to providing progressive steps in the learning of the sport of boxing. It begins by presenting the primary elements of boxing and ranges to advanced skills. The Instant Reference Guide is a special feature designed for busy persons. It provides fast-track references to the important points in every chapter. This publication can be used as a how-to reference guide for trainers as well as beginners.
"Some books just show you how to box, others just tell you. Still others do a little of both. With Boxing Basics, Professor Gotay becomes your personal trainer, teaching you step by step how to box. This is the most definitive how to boxing book I have ever seen."
- Randy Gordon, Former Editor-in-Chief of Ring Magazine;
Boxing Analyst for ESPN, USA Network, and the MSG Network;
and Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission.
Presently the host of Fight Club, the popular Sirius Radio boxing talk show.