Martial Arts: Kick Boxing
Eddie Cave
The hugely popular sport of kick boxing is an exciting way to keep fit. This book shows the novice how to master the technical elements, from kicking and sweeping to blocking and deflecting and how to devise a workout and training routine. Kick boxing's fascinating history and development is also described.
ISBN 1 85974 887 2 hardback
Price: £12.99  NOVEMBER 2001

MARTIAL ARTS SERIES
The martial arts are among today's most exciting exercise regimes and are fast becoming the most popular way to get and keep fit. New Holland's new list of Martial Arts titles, aimed at both men and women, uses specially commissioned colour photography and expert text to introduce the newcomer to the techniques of these wonderful workouts.Series Specification:96 pages 265 x 195 mm / 10¼ x 7¼ in 300 colour photographs 30,000 words

Martial Arts: Karate
Sanette Smit
A complete guide to this popular martial art, the book demonstrates the key karate moves through clear text and specially commissioned colour photography. It also explains the grading systems, how to choose the right school, and how to enter competitions.
ISBN 1 85974 721 3 hardback
Price: £12.99  NOVEMBER 2001

Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do
Michael Tan
Tae Kwon Do is the most popular martial art in the USA and increasing in popularity elsewhere too. A Korean discipline, "the art of using the hands and the feet", it is a great way to keep fit and increase physical self-confidence. Clear instructional text and pictures make this an invaluable book for any beginner.
ISBN 1 85974 888 0 hardback
Price: £12.99  MARCH 2002

Martial Arts: Judo
André French
This visual, practical guide demonstrates to the beginner the throwing, sweeping and unbalancing techniques of judo, explaining how to achieve them and how to use them to advantage, whether for keep fit or self-defence. It also explains how to find a good teacher, and how to reach the correct mental approach.
ISBN 1 85974 719 1 hardback
Price: £12.99  MARCH 2002

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