Way To Black Belt By Kane L. - Wilder K. (Book)

Earning a black belt can be the most rewarding experience of a lifetime, but getting there takes considerable planning. Whether your interests are in the classical styles of Asia or in today's Mixed Martial Arts, this book prepares you to meet every challenge. Whatever your age, whatever your gender, you will benefit from the wisdom of master martial artists around the globe, who share more than 300 years of combined training experience. Benefit from their guidance during your development into a first-class black belt. Featuring... * Iain Abernethy * Dan Anderson * Loren Christensen * Jeff Cooper * Wim Demeere * Aaron Fields * Lawrence Kane * Rory Miller * Martina Sprague * Phillip Starr * Jeff Stevens * Kris Wilder ...and many more. Packed with actionable information, The Way to Black Belt will teach you how to set goals, find a good instructor, monitor your progress, overcome plateaus in your training, take advantage of learning opportunities, and work through the inevitable injuries that come with rigorous martial arts training. Putting your skills to the test at each developmental stage of your training requires a certain mental 'clarity.' The authors examine what this means, how to find it, and how to make sure that when the time comes you are 100% prepared. If you are serious about your martial arts training, The Way to Black Belt will arm you with the information you need to swiftly become a highly skilled, well-qualified black belt. Lawrence Kane is the author of Surviving Armed Assaults and Martial Arts Instruction, as well as co-author of The Way of Kata and The Way to Black Belt. He has also published numerous articles about teaching, martial arts, and countervailing force. Over the last 30 years he has studied and taught a wide variety of martial arts including Goju Ryu karate, kobudo, medieval weapons forms, and close-quarters combat (e.g., knife, gun). Working stadium security he has been involved in hundreds of armed and unarmed confrontations. Lawrence lives in Seattle, WA. Kris Wilder Kris Wilder began his martial arts training in 1976 in the art of Tae Kwon Do, he has earned black belt-level ranks in three arts: Tae Kwon Do (2nd Degree), Kodokan Judo (1st Degree) and Goju-Ryu Karate (4th Degree), which he teaches at the West Seattle Karate Academy. ''Kane and Wilder not only succeed in defining a functional path to attaining yudansha level they also effectively bring back meaning and lost value to this important journey. In fact, it is so good I wish I had written it myself.'' -- Patrick McCarthy, Hanshi 8th dan black belt, International Ryukyu Karate-jutsu Research Society. INTRODUCTION Introduction • A Brief History of Belt Systems • Evaluation and Testing • How to Use this Book 1: DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF Introduction (by Iain Abernethy) • Break the Limits of Possibility • Begin by Articulating Why • There are No Good Excuses • Set Goals and Monitor Your Progress • Know How to Overcome Plateaus in Training • Student Perspective (by Graham Wendes) • Summary • Action Plan • Suggested Reading • Recommended Websites 2: FIND A GOOD INSTRUCTOR Introduction (by Martin Westerman) • The Teacher is More Important than the Art He Teaches • Getting Started • There's Much in a Name • Drive First Impressions • Hours of Operation • Watch a Class in Progress • Interviewing the Instructor • Try before you buy • Student/Teacher Relationships • Beware of Cults • At What Price Training? • Student Perspective (by Mason Campbell) • Summary • Action plan • Suggested Reading • Suggested Websites 3: KNOW HOW YOU LEARN Introduction (by Aaron Fields) • Know What Works for You • Understand Your Modality Predilections • Know Your Personality Type • A Quick n' Dirty Learning Style Analysis • Learning Outcomes (Domains) • Visualization • The Value of Sleep for Learning • Student Perspective (by John McNally) • Summary • Action plan • Suggested Reading • Recommended Websites 3: UNDERSTAND STRENGTH VERSUS SKILL Introduction (by Phillip Starr) • Strength and Skill • Going with What You Know • Observation • Keys to Senior Training • Keys to Youthful Training • Strength and Skill Training Tips by Age and Gender • The Fundamental Importance of Fundamentals • Student Perspective (by Dan Keith) • Summary • Action Plan • Suggested Reading • Suggested Websites 5: PRACTICE A LITTLE EACH DAY Introduction (by Iain Abernethy) • Advancement is a Continuous Process • Take Things One Step at a Time • Practice and Learn Every Day • Make Attending Class a Priority • Show Up Ready to Go • Solo Training is an Essential Complement to the Classroom • Practice Any Time, Anywhere • Take Advantage of Every Opportunity to Learn • Do not Overdo It • Student Perspective (by Irene Doane) • Summary • Action plan • Suggested Reading • Recommended Websites 6: UNDERSTAND THE STRATEGY TO MASTER THE TACTICS Introduction (by Rory Miller) • Strategy versus Tactics • Boyd's Law • Hick's Law • The Decision Stick • Strategy and Tactics in Action • The Striking Arts • The Grappling Arts • Linkage between Strategy and Training • Jutsu and Do • Student Perspective (by Mark Swarthout) • Summary • Action Plan • Suggested Reading • Recommended Websites 7: KNOW HOW TO WORK THROUGH INJURIES Introduction (by Wim Demeere) • Impact of Injuries • How the Body Responds to Injury • Genuine Injury vs. Superficial Injury • First Aid Basics • Seeing a Doctor • Gender Differences and Injuries • Injury Prevention • Liniments and Jow • Hydration • Fitness and Muscle Tone • Nutrition • How to Train Through Injury • Student Perspective (by Frank Getty) • Summary • Action Plan • Suggested Reading • Suggested Websites 8: USE TECHNOLOGY Introduction (by Loren W. Christensen) • Taking Advantage of Modern Technology • Gather Information from Articles and Books • Visit Martial Arts Websites • Video Record Training Sessions • Review DVDs Relevant to Your Art • Take Advantage of Podcast Learning Opportunities • Utilize Appropriate Protective Equipment and Safety Gear • Ensure That Your Nutritional Needs Are Met • Incorporate Strength and Conditioning Training • Keep a Training Journal • Student Perspective (by T. K. Nelson) • Summary • Action Plan • Suggested Reading • Recommended Websites Appendix A Common Terminology Appendix B A Brief Overview Of Martial Styles Appendix C Martial Arts Movies We Like Glossary Endnotes Bibliography Index About The Authors

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ISBN	9781594390852
More	184 x 235 mm, 320 pp, 200 photos

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