Covering karate, kendo, kung fu, judo and aikido-as well as the less known martial disciplines of budo, hapkido, the Thai martial arts, and many more-this book is an ideal introduction for the novice and a comprehensive survey for the more experienced. Illustrated with 150 superb line drawings, including the history, basic moves, principles, equipment and terminology of each, The Overlook Martial Arts Handbook is a thorough overview to the study of these anceint discipines. And for those interested in pursuing a martial arts discipline, a full list of addresses for clubs and organizations is provided. The Overlook Martial Arts Handbook provides an opportunity to develop mind and body to a perfect pitch of mental fitness and is, quite simply, the most authoritative, accurate and reliable guide to the sport ever produced.

David Mitchell was chairman of the British Karate Control Commission, a member of the Directing Committee of the European and World Karate Organizations, and is the author of many books on martial arts. He holds a black belt.

Contents

Introduction
Japan
1 The weapon arts-Kobudo; Kendo; Iaido; Kyudo; Ninjitsu
2 Jiu jitsu
3 Aikido
4 Karate
5 Kempo-Shorinji kempo; Nippon kempo
China
Kung fu
Korea
1 The classic arts-Hwarang-do; Hapkido; Tang soo do
2 Taekwondo--The modern Korean art
Other martial arts
1 Full contact
2 Others-Thai boxing; Viet vo dao; Mersilat; Escrima
Glossary