Martial Arts After 40
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1880336294 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Very informative & encouraging for the "older" martial artist Karen Furgerson This book is full of practical information for either the "older" martial artist or anyone who wants to take up martial arts and is not in peak physical condition. I wish I had found the book earlier. I started taekwondo in my forties and achieved black belt at age 46. Much of the info Dr. Kim shares is spot-on, particularly regarding how to modify training/conditioning techniques to avoid injury or aggravation of pre-existing weaknesses. I love his advice on sparring young folks who are quicker and more aggressive than someone like me. If you are considering trying martial arts, go for i. Amazon Customer said great book!. I can't say enough good things about this book. I am great book! Amazon Customer I can't say enough good things about this book. I am 45 and started Taekwondo 8 months ago. My body does not move like the 15 yr olds in our class. It talks about everything I need to know about training, diet, exerciseplus a good amount of humor mixed in. It was such a fast readbut I will also use it as a reference book. I tried the "tournament diet" and it worked like a charm.If you are over 40 and are taking Taekwondo you have to get this book!. 5 and started Taekwondo 8 months ago. My body does not move like the 15 yr olds in our class. It talks about everything I need to know about training, diet, exerciseplus a good amount of humor mixed in. It was such a fast readbut I will also use it as a reference book. I tried the "tournament diet" and it worked like a charm.If you are over great book! Amazon Customer I can't say enough good things about this book. I am 45 and started Taekwondo 8 months ago. My body does not move like the 15 yr olds in our class. It talks about everything I need to know about training, diet, exerciseplus a good amount of humor mixed in. It was such a fast readbut I will also use it as a reference book. I tried the "tournament diet" and it worked like a charm.If you are over 40 and are taking Taekwondo you have to get this book!. 0 and are taking Taekwondo you have to get this book!. good for beginners, less so if you've been at it for a while This has a lot of information for the over-good for beginners, less so if you've been at it for a while curt This has a lot of information for the over-40 person who's considering martial arts training, but if you're already involved, the book may have limited value.I found more details on the physical effects of ageing (what I was looking for) in Ted Weimann's Warrior Speed.. 0 person who's considering martial arts training, but if you're already involved, the book may have limited value.I found more details on the physical effects of ageing (what I was looking for) in Ted Weimann's Warrior Speed.
His new book Mindful Movement: Mastering Your Hidden Energy is available at . He has also created over 200 instructional video programs including Self-defense Encyclopedia, Knife-defense, Power Breathing, Junsado Training Series, and Complete Taekwondo Series. They are available through Instant Video.He won the 1976 Korean National Championship and was named Instructor of the Year by the Korean government in 1983. Kim is the originator of MBX-12, mindful movement and deep breathing exer
Kim is an internationally respected author of 20 martial arts books, including the widely acclaimed Vital Point Strikes and the classics Ultimate Flexibility, Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts, Martial Arts After 40, Combat Strategy and Teaching Martial Arts. His research results were published in the July 2013 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and featured in CBS News, Huffington Post, Fox News, a
This book addresses important questions like: How old is too old start a marital art?; What type of exercises are best (and which ones are dangerous) for the over-40 martial artist?; What are the effects of ageing and how can martial arts combat them?; How can baby boomers keep up in a martial arts class full of gen-Xers?; What types of injuries are most prevalent after 40 and how can they be prevented? This book takes a positive and enthusiastic approach to taking up or continuing a martial art in middle age or later. Readers will be inspired, reassured and educated.. This is the first book on the market to cater to two growing populations, martial artists and baby boomers. Onc