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Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Dennis R. Burke's, "Treating Martial Arts Injuries."

This is a really well done book for the most part and should be a wake-up call to everyone involved in the martial arts to start studying so that they can eventually become as proficient as possible at the very least in CPR and basic first aid. I myself have been certified as a First Responder of which CPR is included. I believe that this is an invaluable skill that you should learn as you never know when it might be needed to save another human beings life. If you look at the history of the martial arts in the Orient, you will discover that most of the martial arts masters were also medically trained in one form or another. Ever wonder why?

First off, this book should not be considered as a training manual for administering First Aid. Even though a lot of the information provided in this book is still valid, it should be read and digested as a basic guideline to go by after being provided with current and updated training and certification.

This book starts out with a very interesting philosophy concerning injuries and the martial arts. There is some very relevant information included in this section and some outstanding "food for thought." This is followed by a brief introductory section that takes a look not only at the actual act of administering First Aid, but also the area in which it is administered.

1. Basic First Aid:

This section starts out with a very good list of the items that should be included in a well stocked and easy to access First Aid Kit. It then covers a lot of the more common injuries that you are likely to encounter, such as; blisters, bruises, abrasions, hematomas, strains, sprains, etc., and how to treat them.

2. Facial Injuries:

As the title indicates, this section covers the most common types of facial injuries that you are likely to encounter and how to treat them. These include such injuries to various parts of the facial area such as; the eyes, nose and nasal area, ears, various fractures to the facial area, and tongue injuries.

3. Head and Neck Injuries:

This section primarily covers initial treatment to such injuries as; carotid sinus injuries and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

4. Shoulder and Upper Extremities:

This section covers the initial treatment of injuries that you are most likely to come into contact with in this area of the body. These are usually injuries to the following parts of the body; collarbone, elbow, hand, wrist, fingers, and various types of joint dislocations.

5. Trunk Injuries:

This section covers the initial treatment of injuries that you are most likely to come into contact with in this area of the body. These are usually injuries to the following parts of the body; the chest, the costo chondral (I will let you read about this one), cardiac, abdominal, and lower back.

6. Lower Extremities:

This section covers the initial treatment of injuries that you are most likely to come into contact with in this area of the body. These are usually injuries to the following parts of the body; the thigh, knee, ankle, foot, toes, and rupture of the Achilles' Tendon.

7. Rehabilitation Exercises:

This section is rather brief, but it does give you some very basic exercise that can be performed in order to aid in rehabilitation therapy.

8. Stretching and Weight Training:

The only real problem I have with this book is this particular section. I felt that it was way too brief and didn't really provide that much information in it. However, a lot of the information that is in this section was good information.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

This book and the information supplied in it should only be used after you have taken and completed a currently updated First Aid program that is certified by the state in which you reside. First Aid is just that, first aid, it is not intended to be used to diagnose and treat injuries. It is and always has been designed to provide initial treatment and to stabilize an injury to the best of the person's ability until the proper medical care can be administered.

Shawn Kovacich has been practicing the martial arts for over 25 years and currently holds the rank of 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Shawn has also competed in such prestigious full-contact bare knuckle karate competitions as the Shidokan Open and the Sabaki Challenge, among others. In addition to his many accomplishments, Shawn is also a two time world record holder for endurance high kicking as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shawn is the author of Front Kick the fourth volume in the highly acclaimed Achieving Kicking Excellence™ series. of martial arts books, and is currently working on several additional marital arts and self-defense books. Which are due to be released in 2007.

The Complete Guide to American Karate & Tae Kwon Do $3.95 There are many books on the market that describe the practices of American-style karate and tae kwon do, but few that also explore the rich history and development of these traditions and the philosophy behind them. A 10th-degree black belt regarded as a pioneer in popularizing these disciplines in the West, Keith D. Yates is in a unique position to expand practitioners' knowledge. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos, this book discusses in clear, cogent language the origins of karate and tae kwon do, their philosophical underpinnings, and how they evolved in America. Yates also offers authoritative practical information on such common student concerns as the difference between karate and tae kwon do, the requirements for earning a black belt (and the different kinds of black belts), the best style to learn for self-defense, the significance and effectiveness of forms, and even how to find a legitimate school or instructor. Also featuring inspiring short biographies of some of the most famous figures in American karate, "The Complete Guide to American Karate and Tae Kwon Do "helps students understand both the "how" and the "why" of these vital martial arts traditions.

Tae Kwon Do Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate Secrets of Korean Karate $10.1 In this classic volume, illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, the author explains when, where, why, and how to best apply the deadly techniques of Tae Kwon Do. This book gives pinpoint explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each move, analyzing them step by step from offensive, defensive, and counterattacking perspectives. The techniques presented are applicable to any martial arts system, making this book of interest not only to practitioners of Tae Kwon Do but also of karate and kung fu.

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Korean Karate $29.95 Illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, the systematic and scientific approach of the application of each karate move in Free Style Fighting with WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW should help karate competitors everywhere design and master their moves to suit them best in competition matches. In this book, the pin-point explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of each move, analyzed step by step from many different offensive, defensive, and counterattacking angles, can. also guide readers to manage with it to be adjustable to the individualistic tastes and characteristics of any karate style, regardless of their differences. This book is one of the first of its kind on Tae-Kwon Do (Korean Karate). Karate practitioners who recognize this to be the only work to cover Free Fighting techniques completely have eagerly awaited three years for this book.

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