The complete step-by-step guide to martial arts, Tai Chi & Aikido : a step-by-step teaching plan with over 1800 photographs and illustrations : a practical guide to the martial arts of tae kwondo, karate, ju-jitsu, judo, kung fu, kendo, iaido and shinto ryu with a special focus on t'ai chi and aikido / Fay Goodman, Andrew Popovic & Peter Brady.
A comprehensive sourcebook and dynamic practical directory of a collection of the world's most ancient and revered martial arts.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
pt. I: A directory of martial arts -- Tae Kwondo -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Karate -- History and philosophy -- Wado Ryu Karate -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Shotokan Karate -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Aikido -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Cool-down exercises -- Ju-Jitsu -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Judo -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Kung Fu -- Wing Chun Kung Fu -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Mok-gar Kung Fu -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Kick boxing -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- T'ai Chi Chuan -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Kendo -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Iaido -- History and philosophy -- Clothing and equipment -- Etiquette -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques -- Shinto Ryu -- History and philosophy -- Warm-up exercises -- Techniques.
pt. II: Training programmes -- T'ai Chi -- An introduction to T'ai Chi -- T'ai Chi in context -- The Taoist tradition -- Taoist self-development -- The Taoist internal arts -- Chinese medicine -- Chi Kung and Nei Gung -- The origins and development of T'ai Chi -- The different styles of T'a Chi -- Hsing-i and Ba Gua -- T'ai Chi for mind and body -- A unique approach to self-development -- The health benefits of T'ai Chi -- The mind-body connection -- The use of meditation in T'ai Chi -- Healing back and neck problems -- Energizing -- Reducing stress and stilling the mind -- Balancing the emotions -- Preparation: T'ai Chi principles -- Taoist breathing -- Relaxing and releasing -- Cloud hands -- The Wu Style short form -- Introducing the form -- How to follow the steps -- Commencement -- Taking it further: When and how to practice -- Deepening your T'ai Chi practice -- Being creative: T'ai Chi as an art -- Exercises for meditation -- Push hands -- T'ai Chi as a martial art -- The T'ai Chi lifestyle -- The short form -- Aikido -- An introduction to Aikido -- Aikido in context -- Historical background -- The development of Aikido -- Traditions and etiquette -- Principles and philosophy -- Ki and Kokyu -- Clothing and equipment -- Preparatory movements: Breathing -- Warm-ups and stretches -- Basic movement -- Ukemi -- Aikido techniques -- Striking methods -- Rear-attack techniques -- Applying the techniques -- Weapons and advanced training -- Handling and using weapons -- Kicking techniques -- Aikido and self-defence -- Self-defence techniques -- Advanced throws -- Learning more: Choosing a T'ai teacher, school and style -- T'ai Chi contacts and further reading -- Styles of Aikido -- Finding an Aikido Club -- Aikido contacts and further reading.
