This is an official manual for the Martial Arts Commission showing how improved coaching methods will promote higher standards of fitness, technique and safety at all levels of martial arts practice. It explains recommended coaching approaches towards training and body preparation, outlining correct warm-up and cool-down programmes, safe joint strengthening exercises and regimes to increase flexibility, power and endurance. Also included are important sections on practical first aid and what instructors need to know about the law. The author is a practicing black belt martial artist and founder member of the Martial Arts Commission and of its Coaching Award Scheme.