The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual

by Martin, Ashley P.

• ISBN13: 9780804840866
• ISBN10: 0804840865
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-10
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualis 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. Author Ashley P. Martin 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.The Complete Martial Arts Training Manualprovides a solid foundation for beginners and is a key supplement to the veteran martial artist's library.

Author Biography

Ashley P. Martin is a martial arts enthusiast who started training in Shotokan Karate in 1992 and found this to be his calling and has never looked back. Initially, his martial arts goals were all about rank exams and karate competitions. However, his interest in the area soon widened, finding that the world of martial arts was enjoyable from a practical point of view as well as fascinating from a historical and geographical development aspect. He founded Just Karate, which is a martial arts school based in Cambridge, England. He has inspired numerous students through his teachings and has authored other martial arts related books, including The Shotokan Karate Bible Series, How to Improve at Karate, and How to Improve at Judo