Susan Lynn Peterson
Список книг автора Susan Lynn PetersonWestern Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes
Herbs for bruises, sprains, strains, dislocations, breathing, adrenaline, and more! Healing with herbs has long been a tradition in the martial arts. As ever more martial artists train in the West, interest in Western herbs grows. This book investigates sixty-four herbs that are readily available in North America and Europe. For each herb it discusses the evidence for its effectiveness, the evidence for its safety, and how specifically to use it to enhance martial arts and contact sports training. Even the beginner will be able to choose an herb to meet a specific training need, purchase a good quality portion of that herb, prepare it, and use it safely.
Legends of the Martial Arts Masters
Whether you're an inspiring black belt or just a fan of martial arts action, you'll enjoy this collection of twenty exciting stories about the great heroes of the martial arts.<br><br>The stories include dramatic victories, wily strategies, and triumphs over long odds—from the great Tsukahara Bokuden's cunning defeat of a troublemaking samurai to Wing Chun's brave self–defense against a brutish warlord. Children can read about Robert Trias, known as the «father of American karate» and Miyamoto Musashi, known as the «greatest sword fighter in history» and the author of the bestselling <i>Book of Five Rings</i>.<br><br>Filled with action and amazing feats of martial arts wizardry, <i>Legends of the Martial Arts Masters</i> will inspire readers with stories of courage, combat, and self-discovery. Stories include:<ul><li> <i>The General Fights a Bull</i></li><li> <i>The Great Wave </i></li><li> <i>The Hard Way to Find a Teacher</i></li><li> <i>The Three Sons</i></li><li> <i>The Style of No Sword</i></li><li> <i>A Bully Changes His Ways</i></li><li> <i>The Ballad of Mu-lan</i></li><li> <i>Twelve Warriors of Burma</i></li><li> <i>Wing Chun</i></li><li> <i>The Eighteen Hands</i></li><li> <i>And many more…</i></li></ul>