Glad I bought this book!October 29, 2008 I started training (Tang Soo Do) at the age of 43, in February 2008. This is a valuable resource for learning more about the changes my body has gone through (and will continue to go through) as they relate to my martial arts training.
I will refer to this book often, and I am very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this to anyone who is over 40 (or even getting close).
Good book for a novice martial artistOctober 20, 2008 This book would be good for a new martial artist. If you have been doing martial arts for any time, you can skip to about page 200 or find a different book. However, as with any martial arts writer worth their salt, there are some insightful nuggets here, if you are willing theo sift through the basic stuff.
Great Book. The Real Deal.September 10, 2008 This is a great book. I train Gracie Jiu-jitsu 10 hours a week and this book has helped make that possible with advice on nutrition, flexibility, caring for injuries, as well as good common sense that we all know but need to be reminded of occassionally. I bought 2 copies to give to friends.
great book!September 17, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can't say enough good things about this book. I am 45 and started Taekwondo 8 months ago. My body does not move like the 15 yr olds in our class. It talks about everything I need to know about training, diet, exercise..plus a good amount of humor mixed in. It was such a fast read..but I will also use it as a reference book. I tried the "tournament diet" and it worked like a charm. If you are over 40 and are taking Taekwondo you have to get this book!
Easy to read and a great value!August 30, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is written by an over 40 Martial artist who knows what he is talking about, Sang H. Kim, Ph.D.. Dr. Kim is positive, optimistic, and writes well. This book is easy to read. This is an excellent book for the over 40 person considering beginning a martial art. The information is realistic for the mature artist. (This reviewer is over 50, is still progressing in Taekwondo, and can attest to much of Dr. Kim's advice).
Dr. Kim's health advice is current, and is consistent with what we have been hearing from many health conscious sources. His advice on monitoring heart rate in chapter 2 is a very good idea for an over-40 martial artist attending class with younger students. Dr. Kim gives advice on how to work with limitations such as previous injuries, as by the time we are 40 we are more likely to have had previous injuries. His diet advice in chapter three is accurate, practical and easy to follow. For those of you who are willing to more radically modify your diet to extend your life and health may wish to read Dr. Gabriel Cousins book on Rainbow Green Live food CuisineRainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine. Chapters 5 to 7 discuss changes in our fitness, agility, flexibility as we age, and what we can do to improve them safely.
The rest of the book (chapters 8 through 22) discuss things you can do to safely improve as a martial artist. This reviewer suggests that the reader complete the whole book before choosing a martial arts school. Scattered through the chapters are things an aspiring over 40s martial artist should look for in a martial arts school.
This book is well worth the price. There are many practical suggestions that can help you avoid injury and be the most youthful martial artist you can be.
