Description
Introduces basic prinicples of self-defense from the Asian fighting arts including basic exercises, stances, blocks, and escapes.
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Now anyone can learn self defense the safe and easy way.
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techiques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Common questions about self-defense
The basic principles of self-defense
1 Exercises for self-defense
2 Basic hand positions and sensitive areas of the human body
3 Self-defense stances
4 Dodging or blocking punches and kicks
5 Counterattacking with punches and strikes
6 Counterattaacking witht the feet
7 Throws and escapes
Index
'Mr. Neff uses his knowedge of the Asian fighting arts to educate others. Illustrated with photographs, the books supply the proper techniques and the principles of self-protection and fitness. Pictures on every page augment the easy and
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briefly stated essentials. This series promises to be very popular in today's society. Students (and adults) will be able to benefit from it.'-Instructor' A few pages of warm-up exercises followed by five to ten chapters of basic throws, blocks, kicks, falls, dodges...These techiques have great appeal for many youngsters.'-School Library Journal
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Common questions about self-defense
The basic principles of self-defense
1 Exercises for self-defense
2 Basic hand positions and sensitive areas of the human body
3 Self-defense stances
4 Dodging or blocking punches and kicks
5 Counterattacking with punches and strikes
6 Counterattaacking witht the feet
7 Throws and escapes
Index
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ISBN
822511525
Publication
Lerner Publications Company Minneapolis