Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia by John Little

Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia by John Little

Are you new to the martial arts? Or are you a veteran student who is looking for that extra edge or curious about other styles and new techniques? No matter where you train, at what level or in which style, the Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia offers in-depth insight into the most critical aspects of your martial arts experience. Inside, you'll find dozens of chapters covering an impressive array of topics, from histories and traditions to techniques and more. Every chapter is written by an expert, and photographs throughout the book ensure that you'll learn the techniques properly and be able to integrate them into your practice. Topics include: An introduction to all the major martial arts styles, from aikido to wing chun Advice and instruction on getting the most out of every block, strike, and kick you execute Clear, illustrated explanations of highly effective techniques from lesser-known arts Insight into developing a fighting strategy, conquering fear and pain, and improving your mental game for strong practice in the classroom and in competition Weighing in at more than 250 pages, with 46 chapters full of hard-hitting advice, the Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia is required reading for all martial arts students, from beginners to black belts. About the Editors John R. Little is the author of The Warrior Within, Bruce Lee: Words from a Master, and other books on Bruce Lee. He is also the author of numerous published articles on martial arts philosophy and practice. Curtis F. Wong is the publisher of Inside Kung-Fu and other highly respected martial arts magazines.

John Little is known and respected in martial arts and film circles as the worlds foremost authority on the life and philosophy of Bruce Lee. He is the author of The Warrior Within, which offered the first formal presentation of Lees philosophy. In 1998, Little produced, directed, and wrote the score for Bruce Lee: In His Own Words, which won the prestigious Toronto World-Wide Short Film Festival award for Best Documentary. Littles shooting script for this film resides in the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California, a branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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ISBN 13	9780809228355
ISBN 10	0809228351
Title	Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia
Author	John Little
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Contemporary Books Inc
Year published	2000-01-16
Number of pages	288
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