The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts

Rating:
Summary: This is a Good One.
Review: With many of the "For Dummies..." and "Complete Idiot's Guides to..." books you sometimes don't know what you are getting into. Some are great and some are not worth the paper and ink they are made with. In this case it is defiantly the former!

In clear, concise language the author gives a great background, history and dissection of martial arts. He doesn't stick with only one art, but rather explains all the major arts in a fair and balanced manner. The sections on cross-training and nutrition were also great.

The only think that was lacking was a mention of western boxing or savate. Both of which, in my opinion, are fine choices for the beginning martial artist.