Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.

A guide to the Korean martial art chronicles the sport's history and explains etiquette, belts and rankings, and training routines

Interested in the Japanese martial art of karate, but just haven't gotten around to taking a class? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Karate follows up our other proven guides to martial arts. This is one of the most popular sports for young adults and grown-ups alike. This CIG has: -- Lots of instructional photos to take the reader step by step through the process of learning karate. -- Information on using karate for self-defense, fitness, and just plain kicking the blues away. -- Practical advice on how to use karate to control anger and fear. -- Blow-by-blow descriptions of the various black belt ranks and how to achieve them. -- Information on karate schools -- where you can go to get the most "punch" for your dollar. -- Answers on what to do if you feel you've mastered the sport and want to take it to the next level -- competing! -- Background information on the history of karate in Japan, and how it became the popular sport it is today.

No longer the no-holds-barred blood sport that garnered the "human cockfighting" label from Senator John McCain, today's regulated and televised version of mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing professional sports in the United States. And co-author Rich Franklin is arguably its biggest star. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ultimate Fighting, a three-time UFC Middleweight champion and star of Spike TV's reality show, The Ultimate Fighter, Rich Franklin, along with co-author Jon Merz, introduces new fans to the world of mixed martial arts and give them an introductory primer on the basic techniques used in the sport.

Provides an introduction to the sport of kickboxing, including equipment, techniques, training and fitness routines, preparing for competitions, self-defense, and related matters.

Make your body work for its own good. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Boosting Your Metabolism, noted cardiologist Dr. Joseph Lee Klapper takes readers from what the metabolism is and how it works through the many ways to raise it, including by what we eat and drink, both independently and in combination. Also, Dr. Klapper's exercise plan helps readers to reduce fat and increase muscle, and his recipes show readers how delicious it can be to be a booster! ?Not a 'quick-fix, long-term failure' plan, this book offers a lifestyle change that will lead to sustained improvement ?Explains factors beyond readers' control - heredity, age, and sex - and helps them boost the metabolism they have ?Medically proven diet information and a sound exercise plan

You’re no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basics—to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment—you can’t tell Confucius from Krishna. Don’t nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • A wealth of information about the history and core beliefs of each philosophical system. • Outlines and in-depth explorations of each school of thought. • Reading and study guides to enhance your understanding. • The “big picture” of Eastern philosophy and how its components relate to Western ideas.

The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a complete guide for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts. Having a broad knowledge of the various techniques of the martial arts gives a martial artist an expanded ability to counteract a variety of attacks and overwhelm an opponent's defenses. Author Ashley Martin shares with the reader his years of experience as a practitioner and teacher. He provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and their strengths and weaknesses. 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 Manual is a solid foundation of martial arts for beginners and a key supplement for the veteran martial artist.

T ai Chi is a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art that, according to ABC News, is taking America by storm. It is the most popular form of exercise in the world today, practiced by an estimated 20 percent of the world s population. With its unique ability to heal on many different levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - T ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body s natural healing powers. The Complete Idiot s Guide to T ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Third Edition, will add to what is already the most comprehensive and illustrative book on the subject by being the first to offer a DVD complementing the 300 illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T ai Chi exercise consisting of 64 groups of movements.

Who's Who In The Martial Arts Legends Edition 2017 Who's Who in the Martial Arts Autobiography Book Volume 3 We Proudly Pay Tribute to Grand Master Jhoon Rhee and Extend Our Great Gratitude for His Life of Dedication and Service to So Many in the Martial Arts World. Many great Martial Artists have lost the chance to tell their life story. We want to preserve and share their journey with the world through the Who's Who in the Martial Arts Book. This autobiographical publication serves as a history book for today's Martial Artists. It is an essential guide for learning the history of our martial arts pioneers who have paved the way for today's martial arts. The book features over 250 martial artists sharing their journey, hard work, and personal achievements. Without the help and support of Grandmaster Jeff Smith and Joe Corley, this book would not have been possible.