Claudio Iedwab, Roxanne Standefer

The Peaceful Way

A Children's Guide to the Traditions of the Martial Arts

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Produktbeschreibung

Written especially for children, "The Peaceful Way" explains the respectful, nonviolent discipline fundamental to all martial arts and shows young readers what to expect when they study a martial art, from beginner to Black Belt. 40 illustrations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
• Original edition
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Altersempfehlung: 6 bis 14 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 204mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 263g
• ISBN-13: 9780892819294
• ISBN-10: 0892819294
• Artikelnr.: 22320680

Autorenporträt

Claudio Iedwab is a 6th dan Black Belt in Gorindo, a 5th dan in Taekwondo and Jujutsu, a 3rd dan in Karate-do, and a yoga instructor. He was the 1982 South American Taekwondo Champion, the 1985 National Chinese Martial Arts Champion in Argentina, and has 25 years experience teaching young people. Roxanne Standefer is a 3rd dan Black Belt in Gorindo as well as a photographer, wilderness guide, and martial arts instructor. Together they established Gorindo, "the Friendly Martial Art," which integrates the principles and techniques of Taekwondo, Karate-do, Savate, Jujutsu, and yoga. They are also the authors of The Secret Art of Health & Fitness and Martial Arts Mind & Body. They live in the hills of Bancroft, Ontario.

Inhaltsangabe

The Peaceful Way
A Children's Guide to the Traditions of the Martial Arts
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Why We Practice the Martial Arts
2. Inside the Dojo
3. What Happens in a Martial Arts Class
4. The Tradition of the Belt System
5. Demonstrations and Tournaments
6. The Responsibility of Being a Martial Artist
7. What Is Self-defense?
8. How to Apply What Your Learn
9. Where the Martial Arts Came From
10. Big Ideas in the Martial Arts