Tai Chi: In the Classroom and Beyond / Edition 2

by Duane Crider, John Kerecz, John J. Kerecz

Overview

The text provides a healthy description of personal defense and provides a basic introduction and application of selected personal defense skills. Each student should be able to complete an assessment inventory of personal awareness and safety attitudes upon course completion. The author is in the Health and Physical Education Department at Kutztown University and the co-author is a Tai-Chi master.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072365016
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.
Publication date:	05/15/1999
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Preface to the Student
Preface to the Instructor
Disclaimer
Introduction
Chapter I: Health and Wellness in the Classroom Environment

Highlights
Chapter II: History of Tai Chi: In Brief

Highlights
Chapter III: Overview of Tai Chi Movements: The Connection

Highlights

Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Methods of Tai Chi Practice

Recommendations for Training/Study
Chapter IV: Tai Chi in the Learning Environment: Varied Uses

Highlights

Tai Chi in the Learning Environment
Basic Warm-up Exercises and Beginner Movements

Basic Preparation to Activity
Stretching and Flexibility Exercises

Partner Activities and Movements
Cooperative Learning Exercises
Relationships and Communication
Chapter V: Tai Chi for Personal Defense: Specific Applications

Highlights
Safety and Awareness
The Decision to Act
A.A.E.R.E.

Sample Defense Techniques

Additional Defense Techniques
Frontal and Choke Attacks
Choke Attack from Behind
Defense Against Kicks
Defense Against Double Wrist Grab
Defense Against Single Wrist Grab
Defense Against Armlock Control
Defense Against a Punch
Defense Against Bear Hug Escape
Chapter VI: Fitness Focus

Highlights

Additional Stretches

Resistance Training

Adapted Movements
Adapted Advance Retreat

Injury Prevention and Care
Conclusion
Index of Appendices

Contract of Personal Responsibility

Risk Appraisal and Safety Survey Scoring

Risk Appraisal

Safety Survey

Personal Appraisal of Psychosocial Health

Advanced Training in Personal Defense or Martial Arts
About the Authors