Martial arts provides a close-up look at ancient and popular martial arts. Written for anyone who is interested in learning about martial arts, each book focuses on one martial art and describes:

Basic principles and the history of the martial art
How to choose a club and what you need to get started (popular martial arts)
Dress code and the basic rules of etiquette
Techniques that are learned
Language that is used
Competitions and contests

Paul Collins has a black belt in both taekwondo and jujitsu. He was an amateur kickboxer in the late 1980s and trained under Dana Goodson, then Australian Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion. Paul has also taught self-defense.

Contents

Whar are martial arts?
Understanding kendo
Japan: the birthplace of kendo
The history of kendo
Dress code and etiquette
Before you start
Fitness and training
Kendo techniques
The language of kendo
Competition
Glossary
Index