The aim of an athletic conditioning program is to develop muscular strength, heart-lung fitness, and flexibility. The Western approach is to treat these three major components of fitness as separate, with dedicated activities for each.
A different kind of stretching book for maximum fitness and suppleness. All athletes and sportsmen know that stretching is one of the best ways of improving fitness, suppleness and overall performance, though they may not know why.
Boxing's colorful history is filled with chapters of high drama and simmering controversy. Many boxing fans are familiar with the outcome of the most memorable bouts, but few know the secrets surrounding them.
All the major aspects of Aikido are clearly laid out in this beautiful beginner's guide to Aikido. Illustrated with over 90 photographs and using a clever 'page per topic' format,
The object of this book is to provide an introduction to aikido which can be used as a text book by beginners. The techniques described have been selected from those used in everyday practice at the Tokyo Yoshinkan
MMA has drawn millions on cable and network television, as well as out-performed professional wrestling and boxing on pay-per-view. Fans are attracted to the ultimate test of skill and heart
The Official Training Manual of the Yoshinkan Aikido Hombu Dojo complied under the supervision of Kyoichi Inoue Dojo-cho. Presented in bilingual Japanese-English format for use by aikido practitioners in Japan and abroad.
Qigong is a practical system for increasing one's physical and psychological well-being. The Yayama method outlined here consists of simple steps that readers can easily learn to do at home
In Science of Stretching, he presents a survey of current knowledge on flexibility, including a discussion of functional anatomy, methods of stretching, and causes of injury.
The ripples are still being felt more than 30 years later. This influence has permeated almost every element of Western society. Today, almost everyone, regardless of national origin, has some martial arts knowledge
This unique book will familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions
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