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One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and focus to succeed. These styles have certain things in common, yet each practice has its own unique philosophy as well as a physical and mental approach. Hosted and brought together by tai chi grandmaster and martial arts expert David-Dorian Ross, these 25 interactive lessons give you a solid grounding in the different philosophies, styles, and techniques of the major martial arts families. Whether you are interested in self-defense, the physical benefits, or the balance and harmony that studying martial arts can bring to all aspects of your life, this course is an ideal place to begin, resume, or deepen your practice

"Course No. 9468."

"NTSC, region 1"--from Amazon.com website

"25 lectures, 30 minutes per lesson."--Container

Instructor, David-Dorian Ross

Not rated

DVD

Closed captioning

(Disc 1): 1 Strengthen your mind, balance your body -- 2 Karate: fighting stance and mobility -- 3 Karate: anticipate but never strike first -- 4 Karate: end the fight with a single blow -- 5 Tai chi solo: find your flow -- 6 Tae kwon do: power is speed plus intensity -- (Disc 2): 7 Tae kwon do: seeking perfection of form -- 8 Tae kwon do: one-step sparring, breaking boards -- 9 Qigong: martial meditation for energy -- 10 Kung fu: stances and moving drills -- 11 Kung fu: building a white crane routine -- 12 Kung fu: reaction training and combos -- (Disc 3): 13 Kung fu: longer range with praying mantis -- 14 Tai chi partnered: from connect to merge -- 15 Judo: how to take a fall -- 16 Judo: disrupt balance to gain advantage -- 17 Jujitsu: pliable grappling methods -- 18 Muay Thai: kickboxing with eight limbs -- (Disc 4): 19 Muay Thai: kicks and combos -- 20 Muay Thai: working in the clinch -- 21 Jeet kune do: why Bruce Lee rejected style -- 2 Jeet kune do: a way to find your own way -- 23 Krav maga: responding to a street attack -- 24 Krav maga: the problem dictates the solution -- 25 Krav maga: taking control of attack rhythms