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Published by Overlook Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0879516704ISBN 13: 9780879516703
Seller: Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hard cover. Condition: New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 208 p. Audience: General/trade.
Published by Overlook Books (The), Woodstock, New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0879516704ISBN 13: 9780879516703
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hard Back. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Schleifer, Bernard - Book Design and Formatting (illustrator). First Edition First Printing Stated. 205 Pages. Book and dust jacket in brand new condition except for a seven inked-lines gift inscription on the front endpaper. A complete guide for women seeking to study the martial arts, the author having earned a black belt in Karate and familiar with the various other forms of self defense study, discussing each and their individual discipline goals, what to look for and which questions to ask when selecting a martial arts style to study, dispelling many myths, much more. Offers advice to women interested in beginning a martial arts program, including how to evaluate a school, what questions to ask a potential instructor, and how to overcome common problems. Contents in Ten Parts: Why The Martial Arts, Choosing the Right Style, What to Look for n An Instructor, Why Students Are Expected to Learn, Sparring, Dress Code, Back to Basics, Life Imitates the Martial Arts, Three Typical Training Sessions, and in the Spirit of Things.