Martial Arts After 40

by Sang H. Kim

This is the first book on the market to cater to two growing populations, martial artists and baby boomers. Once a blood and guts sport for tough young men, martial arts is now touted by athletes, aerobics trainers, actors, super models and soccer mums as the number one way for adults to get fit and stay in shape. This book addresses important questions How old is too old start a marital art?; What type of exercises are best (and which ones are dangerous) for the over-40 martial artist?; What are the effects of ageing and how can martial arts combat them?; How can baby boomers keep up in a martial arts class full of gen-Xers?; What types of injuries are most prevalent after 40 and how can they be prevented? This book takes a positive and enthusiastic approach to taking up or continuing a martial art in middle age or later. Readers will be inspired, reassured and educated.

Genres: Martial Arts

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Sang H. Kim is a martial artist, author, teacher, motivator, and researcher. He has authored over 20 books including the widely acclaimed Vital Point Strikes and the classics Ultimate Flexibility, Martial Arts After 40, Teaching Martial Arts, and 1001 Ways to Motivate Yourself & Others. Dr. Kim conducted clinical research on the effects of mindful movement and deep breathing (MBX-12) for treating PTSD, and published the results in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and was featured in CBS News, Huffington Post, Fox News, and others. He was born in South Korea, moved to the United States in 1985, created over 200 martial arts video programs for YouTube.

Reviews

[Marc Zirogiannis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good Book. Well written. The title clearly defines what it is about but the substance is well laid out, practical, and encouraging for martial artists over the age of 40. This book is just what is needed for an adult individual who is considering the martial arts, or a return to the martial arts but fears they are too old. Nice writing style.

[Ryan Coons · Rating 1 out of 5]

Completely generic and intuitively obvious information. This book contains nothing that you haven't heard already if you've lived to see age 40.

[Russell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its nice to know that I can practice martial arts through middle age and (hopefully) into old age but there is nothing particularly earth shattering in this book,e.g. dont foreget to stretch, if you pull a muscle stop,make sure you hydrate well enough. I would certainly hope that any middle age martial artists are already doing all of those things.

[Ed Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and informative. I’ve revisited the table of contents for a review of a chapter or area I’m focusing on. A book for reference and to come back to every now and then.

[Raul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buenos consejos, funciona también para los que no practican artes marciales.