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A Girl's Guide to the Martial Arts (Ener-Chi Books)
A Girl's Guide to the Martial Arts - Ener-Chi Books Author:A. Jablonsky This book presents basic descriptions of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, and Tae kwon do. An opening chapter describes these disciplines�' origins among Shaolin monks, samurai, and ninjas. Following chapters describe clothing, colors, belts, and basic moves, then advise on how and where to find proper instruction in each discipline. Ener-Chi B... more »ooks, written especially for teens, present ideas and exercises that both energize a girl�'s body and soothe her spirit. The books take inspiration from a variety of Asian practices and exercises—thus, the suffix chi, a Chinese term that denotes internal physical and spiritual bodily energy. Ener-Chi Books feature clear, easy-to-follow directions and illustrations that are both clever and instructive, all presented in full color.« less