This book is designed for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts. Having a broad knowledge of the various techniques of the martial arts gives a martial artist an expanded ability to counteracts a variety of attacks & overwhelm an opponent's defences. In expanding his own martial arts knowledge, Martin shares with the reader his years of experience as a practitioner & teacher. He provides a catalogue of the various martial arts being taught worldwide & their strengths & weaknesses. He then covers the basics of h&-to-hand techniques within each of those disciplines, from strikes to ground fighting. Finally, he offers information on the overall health & well being of the martial artist, including important nutritional information & stretching techniques. With an instructional DVD included, this book is a solid foundation for beginners & a key supplement for the veteran martial artists.