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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
As students advance in tai chi, they move from empty hands forms to weapons play, which has the same elegant choreography but with sticks, swords, or spears. Try out this ancient martial art, seeing how even everyday objects can be used for practice. Then master a new movement in the short form: Rooster Stands on One Leg.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
How can the slow dance of tai chi compete with running or weightlifting as a workout? The secret is that tai chi activates many muscles at the same time, burning calories at a high rate. For the short form routine, practice Stand Up and Kick on the other side.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Conclude your exploration of Krav Maga, and the martial arts in this course, as Dr. McKracken leads you through a series of strike rhythms that will get your energy level up and give you a new sense of the power and discipline you have developed throughout the course. Master Ross sums up with a few concluding thoughts about how and why the martial arts matter.
5) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime: Episode 15,Baseball Becomes a Game of Numbers
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Most baseball fans take batting averages for granted. But there was a time when statistics were new enough to baseball that they were considered glamorous. Explore everything from how early spectators tracked scores to the professional problems with emphasizing stats to how these numbers began to appear on baseball cards.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Study the oldest and newest chapters in the Tai Chi Classics, watching Mr. Ross demonstrate the principles of proper tai chi technique as he recites the texts. Then learn one of the more martial movements in the 24-part lesson: Boxing Both Ears.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Grab a partner for this dynamic workout that features exercises to cover all your major muscle groups, including legs (calf raises), chest (wheelbarrow press), back (double standing arm row), shoulders (double reverse fly), arms (biceps curl), and abs (standing medicine ball toss).
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
One of the most devastating Asian fighting styles originated in Thailand. In addition to using fists and feet, Muay Thai uses elbows, forearms, knees, and shins as weapons, making it a favorite among MMA practitioners. Join world kickboxing champion Kathy Long to discover the basic stances, footwork, and punching techniques.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Start the first of the qigong exercises, called the Frolic of the Five Animals. You also begin a regular routine of simple tai chi drills. Then learn the first two movements in the 24-movement short form: Opening the Door and Parting the Wild Horse's Mane.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Martial Arts for Your Mind and Body offers an immersive introduction to nine leading examples of martial arts. Hosted and brought together by tai chi Grandmaster David-Dorian Ross, these 25 interactive lessons (one more than a typical course) give you a solid grounding in the different philosophies, styles, and techniques of the major martial arts families.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Intricate "forms" are a hallmark of kung fu practice, which allow you to refine your physical skills and control. As you continue your study of white crane kung fu, Coach Chang breaks down the essential moves of a routine. He then turns to some exercises to help you increase your mental focus and discipline.
12) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime: Episode 9,The Development of Baseball's Rules
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Here, Mr. Markusen helps you make sense of the litany of rule changes that took place in the 75 years between 1845 (when the Knickerbocker Club of New York City framed the first written rules) and 1920 (when it became customary to replace the baseball on a regular basis).
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The 1919 Black Sox scandal (often thought of as “baseball’s original sin”) marked a turning point in how Americans thought about the right way to play baseball. Join the debate over the complexity of this and other baseball scandals, and the moral quandaries of both actual deception in the game and merely the appearance of deception.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Strength training holds the key to unlocking your optimum health and achieving your peak physique, whether you're 28 or 78. This groundbreaking course on strength training unites scientific knowledge with results-driven practice in a wholly integrated system. Get insightful explanations of human physiology, helpful demonstrations of techniques and equipment, and interactive workout programs.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this episode, survey the history of ballparks from the Elysian Fields in Hoboken to Wrigley Field to Fenway Park and beyond. You’ll learn how ballparks were defined by their surroundings, the rise of “infields” and “outfields,” the idiosyncratic dimensions and sizes of 19th-century ballparks, the state-of-the-art architectural elements of 20th-century ballparks, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn the final posture in the qigong series called the Frolic of the Five Animals. Then explore the ancient concept of qi, the life force that underlies the practice of qigong and tai chi. Finally, add Repulse the Monkey to your repertoire of the 24-movement short form.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Mr. Markusen reveals how baseball grew to become the national pastime it is today. You’ll learn about the origins of both “fans” and “cranks”; the increased emphasis on baseball as a wholesome family experience; and the magic ability of souvenirs, keepsakes, and autographs to preserve the ballpark experience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Turn now to jeet kune do, the "way of the intercepted fist," a martial art intriguing for the way it adapts to every individual practitioner. Developed and made famous by Bruce Lee, this style bridges both traditional arts with modern-day fighting techniques. Join Sifu Helana Cauliff for the Jun Fan method to practice this unique approach to training.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The reserve clause (or the “five-man rule”) played a crucial role in every labor war that took place during the first half-century of professional baseball, and was standard practice until the 1970s. Trace the events that would lead to a fight against the right of teams to reserve players - a struggle to which today’s big leaguers are indebted.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Take a fascinating look at the history and origins of strength training so you understand what strength training really is and why it's relevant to your life. Then, explore some of the training tools available, including medicine balls, kettlebells, barbells, and resistance bands. Finally, investigate the many ways strength training can treat specific health conditions.
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