Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia [Paperback]

John Little (Author)

Book Description

Series: Inside Kung-Fu Magazine | Publication Date: September 11, 2000

Are you new to the martial arts? Or are you a veteran student who is looking for that extra edge or curious about other styles and new techniques? No matter where you train, at what level or in which style, the Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia offers in-depth insight into the most critical aspects of your martial arts experience. Inside, you'll find dozens of chapters covering an impressive array of topics, from histories and traditions to techniques and more. Every chapter is written by an expert, and photographs throughout the book ensure that you'll learn the techniques properly and be able to integrate them into your practice. Topics include:

• An introduction to all the major martial arts styles, from aikido to wing chun
• Advice and instruction on getting the most out of every block, strike, and kick you execute
• Clear, illustrated explanations of highly effective techniques from lesser-known arts
• Insight into developing a fighting strategy, conquering fear and pain, and improving your mental game for strong practice in the classroom and in competition

Weighing in at more than 250 pages, with 46 chapters full of hard-hitting advice, the Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia is required reading for all martial arts students, from beginners to black belts. About the Editors John R. Little is the author of The Warrior Within, Bruce Lee: Words from a Master, and other books on Bruce Lee. He is also the author of numerous published articles on martial arts philosophy and practice. Curtis F. Wong is the publisher of Inside Kung-Fu and other highly respected martial arts magazines.

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About the Author

JOHN R. LITTLE IS THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER OF BRUCE LEE & JUN FAN JEET KUNE DO MAGAZINE AND THE MANAGING EDITOR OF KNOWING IS NOT ENOUGH, THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF BRUCE LEE'S ART OF JUN FAN JEET KUNE DO. CURTIS F. WONG IS THE PUBLISHER OF INSIDE KUNG-FU AND NUMEROUS OTHER MAJOR MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINES.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809228351
• ISBN-13: 978-0809228355
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #828,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Little is uniquely suited to the task of relating the philosophy of Bruce Lee and his approach to life. Little has a degree in philosophy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is the author of two books on health and fitness (having spent over fifteen years as a writer for several fitness magazines), and is himself a student of Lee's art of jeet kune do.

Selected by the Bruce Lee estate, Little is the only person who has ever been authorized to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations and to edit books on the subject of Lee's martial art and its far-reaching philosophical underpinnings. Little's keen awareness of the subtleties of both Eastern and Western philosophy coupled with a respect for the preservation of the essence of Lee's words and meaning give this book an integrity that is all too rare.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good resource of Information., August 27, 2000

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Will Goodwin (Oswego, New York USA) - See all my reviews

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I just recently saw this book at a local bookstore and was curious. When I took it home I found that this book had alot of information from the basic ideas of various styles to good training tips for competition. I have studied Martial Arts for 12 years and have really found this book has alot of info I didn't know in it. I think all Martial Artists, Beginners to Masters, should have this book in their library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection, January 15, 2007

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This is a good volume. It has a lot of what I consider really interesting articles: French Savate, Dan Inostanto talking about training with Bruce Lee, combat wing chun, etc. I really like this volume.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting, September 8, 2010

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A good, well-rounded look at a lot of different martial arts. There is the usual "my art is the only good one," but if you look past that this is a fairly good overview of a lot of the better-known martial arts.