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Prepare for Combat
Mikhail Krupnik
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Description for Prepare for Combat
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSD; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 164.
Traditionally, the martial arts community believed that engaging in weight training was detrimental to the performance of the art, that it would hinder one's flexibility, speed, and agility. To be effective fighters, martial artists had to be quick and light on their feet like Bruce Lee and other slim and small, but powerful fighters. They maintained that karate was all about good techniques and proper timing and that muscle size has little to do with it. After all, the art of self-defense lies in the premise that smaller, weaker people can defend themselves effectively against larger, stronger opponents. While it's ... Read more
Traditionally, the martial arts community believed that engaging in weight training was detrimental to the performance of the art, that it would hinder one's flexibility, speed, and agility. To be effective fighters, martial artists had to be quick and light on their feet like Bruce Lee and other slim and small, but powerful fighters. They maintained that karate was all about good techniques and proper timing and that muscle size has little to do with it. After all, the art of self-defense lies in the premise that smaller, weaker people can defend themselves effectively against larger, stronger opponents. While it's ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Basic Health Publications United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781591201830
SKU
V9781591201830
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About Mikhail Krupnik
Owns and operates a martial arts and personal training studio in Port Washington, New York. Has taught fitness at New York University, Hofstra University, and LaGuardia College.
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