Great courses (DVD)

Lecturer: David-Dorian Ross

Martial Arts for Your Mind and Body offers an immersive introduction to nine leading examples of martial arts. Hosted and brought together by tai chi Grandmaster David-Dorian Ross, these 25 interactive lessons (one more than a typical course) give you a solid grounding in the different philosophies, styles, and techniques of the major martial arts families

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Strengthen Your Mind, Balance Your Body

Episode 2

Karate: Fighting Stance and Mobility

Episode 3

Karate: Anticipate but Never Strike First

Episode 4

Karate: End the Fight with a Single Blow

Episode 5

Tai Chi Solo: Find Your Flow

Episode 6

Tae Kwon Do: Power Is Speed plus Intensity

Episode 7

Tae Kwon Do: Seeking Perfection of Form

Episode 8

Tae Kwon Do: One-Step Sparring, Breaking Boards

Episode 9

Qigong: Martial Meditation for Energy

Episode 10

Kung Fu: Stances and Moving Drills

Episode 11

Kung Fu: Building a White Crane Routine

Episode 12

Kung Fu: Reaction Training and Combos

Episode 13

Kung Fu: Longer Range with Praying Mantis

Episode 14

Tai Chi Partnered: From Connect to Merge

Episode 15

Judo: How to Take a Fall

Episode 16

Judo: Disrupt Balance to Gain Advantage

Episode 17

Jujitsu: Pliable Grappling Methods

Episode 18

Muay Thai: Kickboxing with Eight Limbs

Episode 19

Muay Thai: Kicks and Combos

Episode 20

Muay Thai: Working in the Clinch

Episode 21

Jeet Kune Do: Why Bruce Lee Rejected Style

Episode 22

Jeet Kune Do: A Way to Find Your Own Way

Episode 23

Krav Maga: Responding to a Street Attack

Episode 24

Krav Maga: The Problem Dictates the Solution

Episode 25

Krav Maga: Taking Control of Attack Rhythms