There are few areas in the Martial Arts as confusing and intimidating as Sparring. Teaching this kind of work so that students don't abandon their practice is John Graden's objective, legendary teacher of teachers and founder of MATA (Martial Arts Teacher's Association) in this first volume in the series. Graden presents a gradual program that emphasizes defense exercises and limited Sparring. In these kinds of exercises, very active, exciting, and fantastic for staying in shape, the competitive element is just right for it to be fun for people of all ages. An excellent system that has demonstrated its effectiveness in gradually increasing the demands on our students in Sparring.