Martial Arts After 40
by Sang H. Kim
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Author: Sang H. KimEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 1880336294
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Turtle Press
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- ISBN13: 9781880336298
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Easy to read and a great value!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is written by an over 40 Martial artist who knows what he is talking about, Sang H. Kim, Ph.D.. Dr. Kim is positive, optimistic, and writes well. This book is easy to read. This is an excellent book for the over 40 person considering beginning a martial art. The information is realistic for the mature artist. (This reviewer is over 50, is still progressing in Taekwondo, and can attest to much of Dr. Kim's advice).
Dr. Kim's health advice is current, and is consistent with what we have been hearing from many health conscious sources. His advice on monitoring heart rate in chapter 2 is a very good idea for an over-40 martial artist attending class with younger students. Dr. Kim gives advice on how to work with limitations such as previous injuries, as by the time we are 40 we are more likely to have had previous injuries. His diet advice in chapter three is accurate, practical and easy to follow. For those of you who are willing to more radically modify your diet to extend your life and health may wish to read Dr. Gabriel Cousins book on Rainbow Green Live food CuisineRainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine. Chapters 5 to 7 discuss changes in our fitness, agility, flexibility as we age, and what we can do to improve them safely.
The rest of the book (chapters 8 through 22) discuss things you can do to safely improve as a martial artist. This reviewer suggests that the reader complete the whole book before choosing a martial arts school. Scattered through the chapters are things an aspiring over 40s martial artist should look for in a martial arts school.
This book is well worth the price. There are many practical suggestions that can help you avoid injury and be the most youthful martial artist you can be.
Paul Trogen, Ph.D.
Summary of Martial Arts After 40
This is the first book on the market to cater to two growing populations, martial artists and baby boomers. Once a blood and guts sport for tough young men, martial arts is now touted by athletes, aerobics trainers, actors, super models and soccer mums as the number one way for adults to get fit and stay in shape. 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.Aging Books
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