Any martial artist serious about training effectively without enduring unnecessary setbacks caused by injuries will find this book to be essential reading. It outlines how the body works;
considers all aspects of injury prevention including warming up, the importance of a safe environment, protective equipment, medical support, physical conditioning, correct movement and
biomechanics, and nutrition and hydration; and provides essential first-aid information and covers the unconscious casualty, the "recovery position," neck and spinal injuries, and the
required medical equipment.
