Overview

Martial arts encompass various practices that enhance both physical and mental fitness. This course, led by tai chi grandmaster David-Dorian Ross, introduces nine styles through 25 interactive lessons featuring award-winning guest instructors. Ideal for anyone seeking self-defense, physical well-being, or overall balance.

Course Outline

1. Strengthen Your Mind, Balance Your Body (34 min)
   • Warm-up with Kathy Long.
   • Fundamentals of martial arts.

• Karate: Fighting Stance and Mobility (30 min)
  • Introduction by Sensei Akira Fukuda.

• Karate: Anticipate but Never Strike First (31 min)
  • Defensive techniques and anticipation skills.

• Karate: End the Fight with a Single Blow (30 min)
  • Overview of karate kata.

• Tai Chi Solo: Find Your Flow (31 min)
  • Philosophy of tai chi and flow practice.

6. Tae Kwon Do: Power Is Speed plus Intensity (32 min)
   • Introduction to kicks and horse stance.

• Tae Kwon Do: Seeking Perfection of Form (30 min)
  • Learning the first poomse, Chun-ji.

• Tae Kwon Do: One-Step Sparring, Breaking Boards (27 min)
  • Sparring drills and techniques.

• Qigong: Martial Meditation for Energy (30 min)
  • Meditation techniques to complement physical training.

• Kung Fu: Stances and Moving Drills (31 min)
  • Overview of white crane kung fu.

• Kung Fu: Building a White Crane Routine (34 min)
  • Essential moves and exercises.

12. Kung Fu: Reaction Training and Combos (29 min)
    • Combining forms and defending.

• Kung Fu: Longer Range with Praying Mantis (31 min)
  • Introduction to the praying mantis style.

• Tai Chi Partnered: From Connect to Merge (32 min)
  • Partner practice with Push Hands training.

• Judo: How to Take a Fall (31 min)
  • Basic judo techniques.

16. Judo: Disrupt Balance to Gain Advantage (31 min)
    • Techniques for gaining advantage in grappling.

• Jujitsu: Pliable Grappling Methods (29 min)
  • Drills and techniques focusing on ground work.

• Muay Thai: Kickboxing with Eight Limbs (32 min)
  • Basic stances and footwork.

• Muay Thai: Kicks and Combos (32 min)
  • Exploring combinations and techniques.

• Muay Thai: Working in the Clinch (29 min)
  • Techniques for using the clinch to control fights.

• Jeet Kune Do: Why Bruce Lee Rejected Style (30 min)
  • Introduction to the principles of Jeet Kune Do.

22. Jeet Kune Do: A Way to Find Your Own Way (29 min)
    • Drills and insights into Eastern philosophy.

• Krav Maga: Responding to a Street Attack (30 min)
  • Techniques for real-world situations.

• Krav Maga: The Problem Dictates the Solution (29 min)
  • Fundamentals of striking and attack techniques.

• Krav Maga: Taking Control of Attack Rhythms (34 min)
  • Final thoughts on power and discipline.