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The complete martial arts training manual : an integrated approach / Ashley P. Martin.

by Martin, Ashley, 1972-

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Tuttle Pub., c2010.

Martial arts -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Hand-to-hand fighting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Self-defense -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

9780804840866 (pbk.)

156 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 DVD (12 cm.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 156).

Learning the aspects of fighting -- The way of the warrior -- A catalog of martial arts -- Combat basics -- Hand and elbow strikes -- Defenses -- Foot and knee strikes -- Break falling -- Takedowns -- Locks and holds -- Ground fighting -- Stretching for the martial artist -- Nutrition for the martial artist.

This book is for beginners who want to explore options in terms of disciplines and veteran martial artists looking to expand their knowledge into other martial arts arenas. The author provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and where each one is focused. 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.

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