A Woman's Guide to Martial Arts: How to Choose a Discipline and Get Started
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ISBN: 0879516704 / Publisher: Overlook Books, July 1996
Offers advice to women interested in beginning a martial arts program, including how to evaluate a school, what questions to ask a potential instructor, and how to overcome common problems
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Tailored specifically for women, A Woman's Guide to Martial Arts answers intelligently and incisively just the kinds of questions that beginners have. It covers in depth such subjects as: the pros and cons of different martial arts styles; ways to overcome common fears beginners often face; what to look for and what to avoid in a school; and what questions to ask a potential instructor. She also covers such basics as uniforms, terminology, and etiquette.McCabe-Cardoza addresses many topics of particular interest to women, including how to diffuse uncomfortable situations that may occur between men and women on the instruction floor. The martial arts are the perfect way to achieve physical, spiritual and mental fitness, as women are increasingly recognizing. This complete sourcebook is the ideal guide for any woman interested in making a commitment to a martial arts program.
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