Combat sports and self-defence Books

In diesem Buch werden insgesamt 163 verschiedene Judo-Bodentechniken vorgestellt, davon 63 Haltegriffe, 44 Hebel- und 56 Würgetechniken. Jede dieser Techniken wird aus 1 bis 3 Standardsituationen des Bodenkampfes entwickelt. Anschließend werden...

Der Autor begann im Alter von 15 Jahren mit dem Kampfsporttraining, unter anderem Karate, Viet Vo Dao, Tae Kwon Do, Koreanisches Kung Fu, Kickboxen. Er trainierte viele Jahre mit asiatischen Großmeistern, weshalb sein Wissen sehr ursprünglich ist. Der...

Self-defense in a nutshell: moral courage, determination, self-respect - peace. The author offers the reader a unique look behind the scenes of martial arts and reveals the essence of his more than 45 years of practice in various styles. Both the...

Im Band 2 werden die Ju Gata Seienchin, Seipai und Kururunfa sowie einige ausgewählte Bunkai erklärt. Die Bo-Jitsu Kumi Bo Ichi und Bo-Jitsu Ufugusuku no Kon sowie die Kata Tokuyama no Tonfa schließen den Band 2 dieser Reihe ab.

Jeet Kune Do is a modern system of self-defence based on the teachings and philosophy of Bruce Lee, the King of Kung Fu.JKD is built on Simplicity, Directness, Efficiency and Speed. It encapsulates all four fighting distances (Kicks, Boxing, Close Combat...

Joseph Vince was a champion fencer and coach who developed his own unique style and was one of the premier leaders of U.S. Fencing.Fundamentals of Foil Fencing is a well-written, concise study of foil fencing and the many elements that comprise the sport...

This full-color, hardcover book is a training manual for the shadow warriors of our Empire. It is written for Acolytes of our Black Brotherhood who choose to specialize in the dark arts of espionage, sabotage, assassination, stealth, scouting and covert...

The 1950's have been called the Age of Simplicity and Tranquility. World War II had ended in 1945 and not many people were paying attention to the Korean conflict in the early years of the decade.Americans were able to afford black and white television...

Long considered a classic text by teachers and students, The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice. This third edition includes Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for...

Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'The Sport of Rifle Shooting,' 'A Traditional Guide to Swimming...

Superior Fishing: Or The Striped Bass, Trout, And Black Bass Of The Northern States is a book written by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt in 1865. It is a comprehensive guide to fishing in the Northern States of America, providing detailed information on the...

Karate im Rollstuhl, geht denn das? Kann ein Blinder kämpfen lernen? Darf ein Einbeiniger einen Schwarzgurt tragen, wenn er nicht treten kann? Begreift ein geistig Behinderter überhaupt, was Budo ist? Fragen über Fragen! Genau solche sind es, welche...

Taekwondo-SpiegelungWas bringt es, über Taekwondo zu reflektieren, die Aufmerksamkeit darauf zu lenken, was man tut, wie man es tut und warum? Selbst wenn abstrakte Konzepte auf die Leinwand projiziert werden, plötzlich erkennen wir gewisse Stärken und...

Originally there were only 3 old palms. Over several generations of practitioners, 8 palm methods were compiled. From these 8 palm methods, 64 palm methods were derived. Thus we call the original 8 palm methods "old 8 palms" or "8 large palms". These...

Trouting In Norway is a book written by Edmund Francis Burton in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fishing for trout in the rivers and lakes of Norway. It covers everything from the best locations to fish, the equipment needed, and...

Tournament Casting And The Proper Equipment is a book written by Louis Stopford Darling in 1907. The book is a guide to tournament casting, which is a sport that involves casting a fishing line as far as possible using specialized equipment. The book...

Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England: His Life and Pugilistic Career is a biography of the famous English boxer Tom Sayers, written by Henry Downes Miles and originally published in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of Sayers' life, from his...

The Coquet-Dale Fishing Songs is a collection of traditional songs and ballads from the Coquet River valley in Northumberland, England. Compiled and edited by Thomas Doubleday, a renowned naturalist and writer, the book contains lyrics and sheet music...

Dim Mak die tödlichen NervenpunkteBeim Dim Mak werden bestimmte Nervenpunkte, die auf sog. Meridianen liegen extrem gereizt.Das komplette energetische System des Menschen, also Körper, Geist und Seele kann somit stark beeinflusst werden.Um eine bestimmte...

Ils nous font vibrer, rêver, frissonner, d'effroi ou d'admiration. Ils gagnent leur vie en détruisant les autres. Ce sont les gladiateurs de notre temps. Les combattants d'Arts Martiaux Mixtes. Mais derrière le sang, la sueur et les larmes, œuvrent...

Bruce Lee was a man of startling contradictions. His creation of Jeet Kune Do - his own personal expression of the martial arts - firmly established him as a master. This book is an analysis and an appreciation of the man who truly became a legend in his...

NOW DISCONTINUED AND REPLACED DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE PRINTING COMPANY! REPLACED WITH ISBN 978-1-915414-16-8Originally released in 1976 by Kung-Fu Monthly, The Secret Art of Bruce Lee represented a milestone in the history of the martial arts. At the time...

Qìigrave;gōng Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment. Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy...

Build a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìigrave;gōng Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir). Chinese Qìgōng can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and...

Practical Qin Na Part Two: Foundational Training, Techniques and Methods, the second volume of Master Zhao Da Yuan's magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing), decisively puts the art of Qin Na on the map as complete system of effective...

Master Zhao Da Yuan Unveils Qin Na's Hidden SecretsPractical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text is Part One of Master Zhao Da Yuan's magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing). Although Qin Na techniques are...

Written by the American author, Harrie Irving Hancock (1868-1922), this unique manual offers a detailed, practical introduction to the history and essential techniques of Jiu-Jitsu combat and provides an excellent companion for anyone interested in...

50 Years of Martial Arts Involvement.President and Founder of the Jiyukido Martial Arts Federation.Founder and Developer of the JuKan-Do Karate System.Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2002.Registered in United States

""Life And Battles Of Yankee Sullivan"" is a historical book written by Frank Queen, first published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life and fighting career of Yankee Sullivan, a 19th-century American boxer. The author covers...

Originally published in 1943 "Combato" was created by Bill Underwood during wartime for use in close quarter combat. This unique system is a martial art and self-defense system used in the armed forces, law enforcement, and for personal development...

Armizare: the Medieval Italian Martial Art Do you want to learn authentic medieval Italian martial arts and knightly combat? With a training partner, some simple equipment, and this innovative workbook, you can. Incorporating over 40 video...

Im traditionellen Taekwon-Do sind Übungsformen (Hyongs) ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Trainings. Neben den 20 bzw. 24 Hyongs werden in vielen Schulen zwei weitere Formen gelaufen: die Bassai-Hyong und die Naihanchi-Hyong.Dieses Buch hilft, beide Formen...

Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle, die Ihre Kinder zu starken Individuen der Gesellschaft erziehen möchten, sodass ihre kleinen und evtl großen Schützlinge sicher durchs Leben gehen können.Zusätzlich richtet es sich an Trainer, die Ihren Horizont...

I.N.KASEntscheidend ist, welche Techniken zum Einsatz kommen und wie diese vermittelt werden. Das macht den Unterschied. Es gibt eine Reihe guter Systeme, leider gibt es genauso viele Trainer, die über keinerlei reale Erfahrung verfügen.Das beste System...

Unarmed Self Defense: 12 Lessons from a Police Judo Expert was originally published as an article for Popular Science magazine in 1962. Adapted from Mr. Ewen's book, Modern Judo and Self-Defense it is a concise and well-illustrated introduction into...

For any Judoka looking to bring their 'Newaza' or groundwork to the next level, E.J. Harrison provides a compelling and detailed explanation of various methods and techniques helpful to any practioner of Judo. Readers with some prior practical and...

Judo and its use in Hand-to-Hand Combat is one of many World War II "Combatives" instruction series created by various part of the United States Armed Forces in order to effectively train soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.This unique work was written by...

Originally published in 1906, "The Game of Ju-Jitsu" is an accomplished work by two of the great Judoka of all time. In simple, precise, and declarative descriptions, the key elements of Ju-Jitsu are explained as well as the many improper applications...

We Almost Made It is an account of two young Black men growing up in the slums of Baltimore City, Maryland, and how they survived poverty, violence, and adversity through the art of karate. Author Sylvester Cash portrays his decades-long friendship with...

Self-protection expert David Kerr teaches his readers how to avoid violence in the first place, and if you can't avoid it or manage escape, how to survive it. Idiots to Monsters details the author’s real-life experiences of dealing...

T'AI-CHI CHUAN is a Chinese martial art based on consciously aligning with the unforced balance of Yin and Yang energies that underlies all things. Whether or not you are interested in martial arts, T'ai-Chi principles of balance can be applied to any...

Pure Grit describes how Paddy Doyle came from a poor background, and a life of juvenile crime. He found sport and Fitness World Records as a way out from possibly spending time at her Majesty's pleasure. Pure Grit will give a magnificent insight into...

The poetry in this book was first created as Therapy rhymes. The poems written in this book cover almost every subject.As Sadiyq went through different phases in his life, he wrote many of his thoughts on paper and released the anger that was in him...

Warrior Mind is a guide to understanding and developing the warrior's essential mind-set. Warrior mind has three components. The first is inner strength-the development of unassailable integrity, clear intent, and unwavering tenacity. The second is a...

The Military Police School course presented in this book, which is from 1950, was titled Personal Encounters. The unarmed combat techniques from the course allowed MPs to do their jobs with the knowledge and confidence that if they were ever in a...

Jungle Sport In Ceylon From Elephant To Snipe is a book written by Marcus W. Millett and published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences while hunting in the jungles of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Millett covers a wide range of...