Combat sports and self-defence Books

Judo, meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, which originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is either to throw one's opponent to the...

This yearbook, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at professional boxing, is intended to encourage young people to set high goals in life and, more importantly, to conquer those goals - no matter which sport or profession you choose in life.The...

This book "Kungchido modern use of chi with new method of self-defense (Volume II)" is about the Kungchido as a new method of self-defense and internal energy Chi and way to cultivate that energy using breathing exercises BodhiLu. A birth of Kungchido...

Histoire De La Chasse En France V1 (1867) est un livre �����crit par Joseph Anne Emile E. D. De Noirmont. Ce livre traite de l'histoire de la chasse en France depuis les temps anciens jusqu'au XIXe si�����cle. Il explore les diff�����rentes m�����thodes...

The practice of capoeira, the Brazilian dance-fight-game, has grown rapidly in recent years. It has become a popular leisure activity in many cultures, as well as a career for Brazilians in countries across the world including the US, the UK, Canada and...

Setting a new benchmark in martial arts literature, this completely revised edition has been updated to reflect the evolution of training methods, both of the author and of the martial arts world in general.Once again this essential manual is clearly...

Eskrima stick fighting is indigenous to the Philippines and in the 1950s one of the most popular styles emerged: Balintawak. To appreciate Anciong Bacon's Balintawak Eskrima, you have to understand set-ups, anticipation, the art of outwitting through...

In diesem Buch zeigt der Autor am Beispiel der Kampfkunst "KunKianDao" geeignete Strategien und Verhaltensmaßnahmen im Verteidigungsfall. Anhand zahlreicher Bilder erklärt er grundlegende Prinzipien der Körper- und Bewegungsmechanik sowie deren...

Most books on judo seem to fall naturally into one of two categories-elementary works designed for the beginner or casual reader, and those which seek to give a comprehensive treatment of the whole field. The Mechanics of Judo seeks a different and more...

In developing a system of self-defense specifically for women, Bill Underwood took a practical and efficient approach to self-defense for women of the era. Originally published in 1994 "Self-Defense for Women: Combato", takes Bill's "Combato" system and...

Each generation produces only a handful of great fighters, and Mike Swain and Chuck Jefferson are with- out doubt two of the finest of this gen- eration. In this volume, the authors show the techniques and principles necessary for any student of...

Many times as masters we get asked some infernal questions like ‘Is Karate safe?’ ‘Does Karate really work?’‘Will Karate break the Nose, arms, legs, teeth?’ ‘Does Karate change my girl into a...

Lessons From The Street Volume I is a collection of articles written by John M. Wills who spent twelve years as a Chicago police officer, and twenty-one years as an FBI agent. He worked in the busiest police districts in the city, which allowed him to...

Embedded within the martial art Ba Gua Zhang is a complete system of internal exercises that promote self-healing and longevity and transform consciousness. Ba Gua Nei Gong consists of nine powerful and profound methods of internal exercise and...

Developing Wrestling Champions The Total Program Approach With a coaching career that spanned five decades, Daniel has developed a comprehensive guide guaranteed to producing championship caliber wrestlers year after year. Several publications have...

FTWSELF DEFENSEFTW Self Defense is a revolutionary text which addresses, in great detail, many important yet controversial topics which most instructors do not discuss with their students. Th is is the reality of self defense, and these topics are not...

Throughout his entire amateure boxing career Muhammad Ali was 'Good'. Nobody really new that he was 'Great', until he turned professional. When he told the 'World' that he was, 'The Greatest'. Not only inside the ring was he considered 'The Greatest'...

The Complete Guide to Tae Kwon Do is one-of-its-kind martial arts instructional book. It contains the entire Tae Kwon Do curriculum from white belt to deputy black belt! It's a great tool within itself and is also used by our online students who take our...

This book shares a simple putting technique the author discovered that cured his putting yips and also offers some helpful tips for avid golfers and beginners on how to lower their scores and improve their game.The book is written to help two groups of...

Most available works on the double hook sword are of the dance variety. This is the first text which provides access to the actual martial arts usage. This version explains the use of the swords vs. focus on acrobatics and impractical movements. This...

Un manuel d'escrime écrit par Cordelois au XVIIe siècle. Ce livre contient des leçons détaillées sur les différentes techniques d'escrime, ainsi que sur la théorie et la pratique de l'art martial. Un livre indispensable pour tout pratiquant d'escrime ou...

When Jack Sharkey retired in 1936 after twelve years of boxing, he had carved out a career that was both exciting and controversial. But, despite having been the world heavyweight champion and enormously popular, sadly he is almost completely forgotten...

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Harness the serenity and power of tai chi! Using more than 300 detailed pictures and meticulous explanations, An Introduction to Tai Chi allows the novice practitioner to immediately begin their journey into tai chi. Warm up exercises, stretches, and...

Songs About Self-Defense is filled with stories, poems, and songs about just that: self-defense. Written by professional martial arts instructor and author Joshua Crocker, the book explores martial arts and self-defense in a unique, new way. The pages...

The book "CHIN NA FA" was written by Liu Jin Sheng in collaboration with Zhao Jiang. The first edition of the book was issued in July of 1936 as a manual for the Police Academy of Zhejiang province. The book was printed by the publishing house Shan Wu in...

The author of this concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China’s Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of...

GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE ORIGINAL TMNT MOVIES & GET ALL THE INSIDER SECRETS IN THIS ENTERTAINING, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD RIDE THROUGH HOLLYWOOD! Kenn Scott portrayed Raphael in the original hit TMNT films of the 1990s! Now, he shares...

Practical Self-Defense Anyone Can Learn, Taught By a Master of Street CombatAfter serving as a Marine in World War II, legendary close-quarter combatives teacher and martial arts practitioner Charles Nelson opened his own School of Self Defense in New...

The middleweight boxing division has always been one of the most exciting divisions to watch.Middleweight boxers blend the power of a heavyweight with the speed of a lightweight. Some of the greatest ring rivalries occurred in the middleweight division...

Throughout the new millennium, the number of women interested in amateur wrestling has skyrocketed. From grade school to college, girls and women have been strapping on their head guards and singlets to grapple with their dreams of success on the mat...

Established in 1883, the Olympic Club catered to a variety of pursuits from target shooting to billiards to boxing--the most popular sport in New Orleans, despite legal prohibitions. A revised city ordinance and a vague state statute permitting...

Glen Sharp's boxing career was a rise-and-fall story without so much rise in it. A sparring partner for light-heavyweight Hall of Famer Yaqui Lopez, he "retired" with a record of one victory and two defeats. A decade later, having come to understand...

Introduced in the Pacific Northwest in 1883, professional wrestling has a long and storied history in the region and has contributed significantly to Northwest culture. This entertaining account of the wrestling industry in Oregon, Washington, and...

Part sport, part performance art, professional wrestling's appeal crosses national, racial and gender boundaries--in large part by playing to national, racial and gender stereotypes that resonate with audiences. Scholars who study competitive sports...

Abraham Washington Attell (1883-1970) was among the cleverest, most scientific professional boxers ever to enter the ring. The native San Franciscan fought 172 times--with 127 wins, 51 by knockout--and successfully defended his World Featherweight...

This antique volume contains a antiquarian article on military sabre exercises, with instructions for fencing on horseback and on foot. This fascinating article was originally published for the use of military personnel and instructors, and offers an...