Martial Arts After 40

Author: Sang H. Kim
Publisher: Turtle Press
ISBN: 9781880336298
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
This is the first book on the market to cater to two growing populations, martial artists and baby boomers. Once a blood and guts sport for tough young men, martial arts is now touted by athletes, aerobics trainers, actors, super models and soccer mums as the number one way for adults to get fit and stay in shape. This book addresses important questions like: How old is too old start a marital art?; What type of exercises are best (and which ones are dangerous) for the over-40 martial artist?; What are the effects of ageing and how can martial arts combat them?; How can baby boomers keep up in a martial arts class full of gen-Xers?; What types of injuries are most prevalent after 40 and how can they be prevented? This book takes a positive and enthusiastic approach to taking up or continuing a martial art in middle age or later. Readers will be inspired, reassured and educated.

The Pyjama Game

Author: Mark Law
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
It is a sport of balletic beauty and extraordinary violence - where else are you allowed to strangle an opponent unconscious?When Mark Law joined his local judo club he found himself able to observe at close quarters the sport practised at its highest level, as figures, grappled, whirled and flew through the air. His journey into judo then took him to Osaka, Japan, for the World Championships and to Athens for the Olympics. He explored the sport's origins in seventeenth-century Samurai culture and met some of the most single-minded and self-denying competitors of all time.Funny, alarming and mesmerising, The Pyjama Game is one of the best sports books of recent years.'This is damn fine stuff, and will entertain and enlighten an audience far beyond the confines of the dojo' Daily Telegraph'It's lively, it's witty and, above all, so persuasively enthusiastic you'll find yourself feeling an intense urge to try it for yourself' Mail on Sunday

Zen in the Martial Arts

Author: Joe Hyams
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307755509
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

Fitness Over Fifty

Author: National Institute on Aging
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
ISBN: 9781578262243
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Culled from the advice of a team of experts selected by the National Institute on Aging, a book-and-CD guide shares a range of exercises selected to help older adults maintain their health and independence, in a reference that provides coverage of staying motivated, increasing flexibility, and eating for optimum nutrition. Reprint.

The Anatomy of Martial Arts

Author: Lily Chou
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569757879
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Guide details muscles used during common martial arts moves and how to more effectively prevent injury and gain strength. Features more than 100 comprehensive illustrations. Includes examples of stretches to protect specific muscles in each move.

Black Belt

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Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Black Belt

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Languages : en
Pages : 144

Your Best Body at 40+

Author: Jeff Csatari
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1605291617
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
Discover the secrets to the fittest, healthiest, wealthiest years of your life! The decade of your 40s is "the crucial decade"--the greatest opportunity you'll ever have to shed pounds, build new muscle, and discover a leaner, fitter, happier you. Revolutionary new science shows that you can build and maintain your best body ever--and outlive, outwit, and outlast men half your age--if you tap into the special powers of you in your prime. That's why we've created Your Best Body at 40+, your step-by-step guide to meaningful and lasting changes that will sculpt your body and prepare you for the prime of your life. Looking and feeling 10 years younger is within your grasp! Here's what you can expect to gain in as little as 4 weeks: • You will build muscle and lose up to 15 pounds of flab. • We'll tell you why it's easier now than ever! • You will strip away stress and reduce your risk for age-related health problems. • High cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure--they're preventable, even reversible, say our experts! • You will look trimmer in your face and waist within 12 days! • Just get to know the 10 foods you should eat every day. • You will feel energetic and athletic, and you'll look better than you did in your 30s. • All it will cost you is 20 to 30 minutes a day! • You will have the best sex of your life, and more of it! • Discover the secret sexual powers of the 40+ male body and how to unleash yours! • You will be happier, achieve greater success, and sleep more restfully than you ever imagined! • Employ the mind-centering breathing trick before every important moment. Packed with tons of useful advice; no-gym, no-crunches workouts; tasty recipes with fat-fighting superfoods; plus a troubleshooter's reference guide to body maintenance and repair, Your Best Body at 40+ is the ultimate handbook for reinventing your life.

Knowing the Facts about the Martial Arts

Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: ATRI Publishing
ISBN: 1937136779
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Perhaps few Oriental systems have become as widely accepted in the West as the martial arts. They claim to work by unifying mind, spirit, and body chiefly through meditation and physical discipline. This allegedly helps to regulate the flow of mystical energy throughout the body and to enable one to attain the state of mind-body oneness. They stress the control of mind and body for self-defense, health, physical conditioning, and enlightenment. Even when they are considered as regimens of physical development only, they can be adapted to any religion. How the martial arts work; the fitness claims; major problems and potential dangers are examined in this book.

Black Belt

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Languages : en
Pages : 168