Description
Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.
Library's review
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 hand fighting
1 Exercises for self-defense
2 Basic hand positions and sensitive areas of the body
3 Fighting stances
4 basic body movements for fighting
5 dodging and blocking hand and foot attacks
6 Punching and striking techiques
Safety rules
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 hand fighting
1 Exercises for self-defense
2 Basic hand positions and sensitive areas of the body
3 Fighting stances
4 basic body movements for fighting
5 dodging and blocking hand and foot attacks
6 Punching and striking techiques
Safety rules
Index
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ISBN
822511541
Publication
Lerner Publications Company Minneapolis