Publisher's Synopsis
What you need to know before you sign up! Parents, do you feel lost; confused about the zillions of martial arts schools and styles? Are you wondering which instructors are for real or what style will be best for you? Even if you're not a parent, you're probably not sure what to ask or what to expect when you visit a school? How to Find the Right Martial Arts School for You puts beginners at ease. Simple questions with simple answers. It's true, there are many choices out there and they all have their benefits, but how can you sort them out and feel comfortable with your decision? You want the best out of your experience or maybe you're planning to sign up your children so that they can benefit from the character development like self-discipline and respect. This book contains useful checklists and questions as well as answers to be wary of! It explains how to get started with your training and succeed! It even provides useful explanations of the differences between many major styles so you understand what they're about before you commit. Contains MANY useful checklists and tip-sheets with more than 250 pointers on topics including: -What parents need to know, ask and expect -Questions to ask when shopping for a school -Essential martial arts terms and concepts for beginners -An brief history of martial arts and its evolution and your options -Listings of martial arts organizations & school directories -Web resources for further study and research -Self-Defense training concepts and more! Kevin Brett is a certified martial arts instructor and author of "The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!" He has more then twenty years of teaching experience and has trained federal and local law enforcement and the military. He was one of the co-founders of United Karate Institute of Self-Defense, Inc. and has developed numerous training manuals and martial arts videos for students and instructors.
