Successful martial arts practice requires thorough physical conditioning. This book concentrates on the martial artist's need for body suppleness. The author's background as a sports physiologist enables him to pinpoint the factors affecting mobility and the implications of poor flexibility. He explains why the type of training required is different for each martial art and each individual, and he gives advice on planning suitable programmes. The exercises deal with all parts of the body and include variations for more advanced students. There is also a useful section on the role of flexibility training in rehabilitation after injury, and the way to avoid injury through safe training.