Martial Arts After 40 by Sang H. Kim
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Book Reviews of Martial Arts After 40
Book Review: Very informative & encouraging for the "older" martial artist
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is full of practical information for either the "older" martial artist or anyone who wants to take up martial arts and is not in peak physical condition. I wish I had found the book earlier. I started taekwondo in my forties and achieved black belt at age 46. Much of the info Dr. Kim shares is spot-on, particularly regarding how to modify training/conditioning techniques to avoid injury or aggravation of pre-existing weaknesses. I love his advice on sparring young folks who are quicker and more aggressive than someone like me. If you are considering trying martial arts, go for it, no matter your age or physical condition. It's great fun & a super workout.Book Review: Very encouraging and informative
Summary: 5 Stars
This book actually convinced me that it wasn't such a crazy idea to take up taekwondo at 48. I'd always wanted to learn a martial art but never had the opportunity until recently. A little voice in my head said "too late" but after taking a few introductory classes and then finding this book I realized that it's definitely not too late. Kim's book is 80% instruction and 20% inspiration. I learned a lot about what's "normal" for someone in my age bracket, especially what to expect to be able to do and what to focus on improving, both in class and at home on my own. Very helpful guide if you are "of a certain age" and interested in taking up a great new sport.Book Review: so glad I found this book
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book on a friend's shelf and it eventually led to me signing up for my first martial arts class. I'd always wanted to take lessons but when I was younger, girls just didn't do things like karate and as I got older, I figured it was too late to be jumping around with a bunch of kids. Well, I was wrong and the first paragraph of this book told me so. Right from the start the author dispels myths about middle age athletes and then he realistically sets up what we can do and do well. I think I like this book as much for it's encouraging positive tone as for the concrete tips I've learned from it.Book Review: Just what I needed.....when I needed it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I started training again after a 22 year absence from formal martial arts instruction. Although I continued limited solo training and stretching, I didn't realize what kind of toll the years can take on the body until I began training with teenagers and 20 somethings at the age of 42. Dr. Kim's book has helped me address problem areas that I once thought were un-changeable due to age. I still have lots of room for improvement but am thankful I bought this book. It has helped immeasureably. Highly recommended!!Book Review: It's about time!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's about time someone wrote a book for those of us "over-the-hill" martial artists. Seriously, though, this is a great reference for any adult martial artist, regardless of age - sort of user's manual for the martial artist's body. And some of the information is very advanced - this is not just an introductory book for beginners. Great insight by the author into what it means to be one of the oldest students in the class. Very informative and inspiring book!