Hidy Ochiai's Self-Defense for Kids [Paperback]

Hidy Ochiai (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

From dodging bullies on the playground to avoiding dangerous situations of any kind, a basic knowledge of self-defense will benefit every child. In this pathbreaking guide, highly acclaimed and respected karate master Hidy Ochiai shows parents and teachers how to teach children to stay safe and feel secure in any situation. In this unique book, parents and teachers will find a complete program for building strong kids, inside and out. From self-esteem to self-defense, you'll learn how to instill the confidence and know-how every child needs to respond effectively to any threatening confrontation. About the Authors Hidy Ochiai is the founder of the Washin-Ryu Karate Schools. In addition to his teaching schedule, Mr. Ochiai has developed the highly successful and innovative Educational Karate Program. This program is widely used in New York State public schools to teach students the concepts of nonviolence, respect, discipline, self-confidence, and concentration, as well as basic self-defense skills and safety awareness. Mr. Ochiai is a two-time inductee into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, as Instructor of the Year and Man of the Year, and is the author of The Essence of Self-Defense and Hidy Ochiai's Complete Book of Self-Defense. Derek Ochiai, MD, is a graduate of Cornell University and Case Western Reserve University Medical School. He is a two-time National Karate Champion and a seven-time All-American Karate Champion. A lifelong student of karate, he has been instrumental in teaching and developing self-defense classes for children for many years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809228939
• ISBN-13: 978-0809228935
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,320,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Self-Defense for Kids, July 26, 2007

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John Terry (Russellville AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hidy Ochiai's Self-Defense for Kids (Paperback)

While a good instructional book on martial arts basics, the book could go further in its presentation of practical self-defense techniques. The book tends to focus more on the technical aspects of martial arts and self-defense throughout the majority of the text, with self-defense not being covered in any detail until near the last third of the text.

It is still a good resource book with some applicable techniques. I was simply hoping for a more comprehensive look at practical self-defense techniques for children than a tretise on punching, kicking, and stances.