The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Martial Arts, T'ai Chi and Aikido : A Practical Guide to the Martial Arts of Tae Kwando, Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Kendo, Iado and Shinto Ryu with a Special Focus on Tai Chi and Aikido

Popovic, Andrew, Goodman, Fay, Brady, Peter

ISBN 10: 0754819647 / ISBN 13: 9780754819646

Verlag: Anness Publishing, 2011

Beschreibung

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GRP70008752

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Martial Arts, T'ai Chi and Aikido : A Practical Guide to the Martial Arts of Tae Kwando, Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Kendo, Iado and Shinto Ryu with a Special Focus on Tai Chi and Aikido
• Verlag: Anness Publishing
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0754819647
• ISBN-13: 9780754819646
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: Good

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Inhaltsangabe

A comprehensive sourcebook and practical guide to the world's most ancient and revered martial arts. This title includes advice on choosing the martial arts discipline best suited to your particular needs - for men and women of all ages and fitness levels, children, and people with a disability. This book helps discover spiritual and physical harmony with two dedicated and extensive step-by-step teaching plans and training programmes for t'ai chi and aikido. Clear step-by-step sequences are demonstrated by some of the world's most respected martial artists, and illustrated in over 1200 colour photographs. This comprehensive sourcebook is the ultimate resource for the martial arts enthusiast, or those taking their first steps into self-defense training. The journey into martial arts begins with an exploration of each discipline, focusing on the history, philosophy, and basic etiquette and offering practical step-by-step instruction in the exercises and techniques which make each art form unique. This overview is followed by step-by-step teaching plans for two of the most respected martial arts, t'ai chi and aikido. The history and theory behind each discipline are examined, emphasizing a spiritual approach as well as a physical commitment. Information on preparation and warm-up sequences is given, and guides to the basic postures, movements, techniques and applications of t'ai chi and aikido are demonstrated by expert practitioners.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Fay Goodman is a leading exponent of shinto ryu and iaido. She is a coach with the British Kendo Association and of various other martial arts. Her previous publications include Beating Crime in Your Business and Be Streetwise. Andrew Popovic runs a London-based organization offering courses on all levels in t'ai chi, chi gung and meditation, and treats patients with acupuncture, herbs and chi gung healing therapy at his clinic. Peter Brady holds the position of Senior Coach and Children's Coach within the British Aikido Board and is the chief instructor for five independently run clubs around the UK.