Combat sports and self-defence Books

Boken är en guide över grunderna i Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Ett ramverk att hålla sig i. Men det finns även mer att hämta, om du väljer det. Den här boken är inte tänkt att ersätta en instruktör, därför att det helt enkelt inte är möjligt. Utgångspunkten...

Editorial: Letting Go…By Alex BennettIn this editorial, Alex describes the importance of “letting go” in keiko. In Japanese this is described by the word “sutemi”, which literally means “discarding the...

Had there been no Mitsuyo Maedas, with the emphasis on the plural Maedas, jiu-jitsu would probably have been forgotten during the 20th century.We owe the survival of the valuable and unique knowledge of this martial art to numerous masters who left their...

This book, written by an experienced German police officer and a long-time active martial artist, is structured professionally and purposefully. This is not about individual tonfa tricks, but rather simple solutions to the question: How can critical...

Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate and Kobujutsu in Kenshikai Attitude According to Dr. Hokama Tetsuhiro

Mit dem vorliegenden Buch möchten wir eine wenig bekannte und daher "dunkle" Seite des Taijiquan beleuchten: Techniken, die gezielt gegen Meridiane, Akupunkturpunkte, Blutgefäße, Muskeln, Sehnen und Nerven mit teilweise verheerender Wirkung gerichtet...

This insightful volume features legendary Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, and Wrestling masters presented for the first time in a single volume, and providing references and hundreds of quotations from the greatest grappling masters in history. Laid out in a...

¡Aprende por ti mismo Jeet Kune Do!El Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee es más que un montón de técnicas de artes marciales.Es un manual de entrenamiento útil del Jeet Kune Do que cubre todos los aspectos del método de lucha de Bruce Lee.A diferencia de...

It doesn't matter how good your offensive or defensive techniques are.If you don't work on your footwork, then you are going to get into trouble.This book takes you through the drills and practice needed to improve.• Side to side• Frontwards and...

Ninja fighting techniques explains how the five elements can become automatic, unconscious responses for fighters who train the ninja way.Through study and practice they become instinctive, effectively employed precisely when you need them without...

The world is a mean and nasty place that will subdue even the strongest of men; that is unless you develop the proper mindset. This title explains the basic mental, social and physical requirements needed to survive the daily challenges of life that...

The Comprehensive Guide to Combat with Renaissance Polearm WeaponryCenturies ago in Medieval Europe conflicts were often settled by dueling with handheld armaments other than swords. Such staff weaponry also proved useful in battle, and a variety of...

History repeats.Gladiators Arising: Blood-Bought vs. Blood Sport examines the resurgence of blood sports in the world today and its infiltration into the church. Historians are calling on people not to be comforted in the false assumption that...

Tang Soo Do The Way Of The Warrior In this book Grand Master Dominick Giacobbe gives the reader a complete understanding of the 2,000 year old Korean Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. This book is filled with philosophy, technology, terminology and the...

You might be surprised at the contents of this book when you open it. I introduce self-defense techniques to you but they are very different from the techniques you ever know. Self-defense techniques of this book is so easy that you can learn them in...

In a state know for the sport of wrestling, girls have taken their place on the mat in the high schools. From the Van Buren girl wrestlers in 1971 to the ICOWA Iowa Girls State Tournaments in 2019 and 2020, Wrestling Herstory traces the path girls have...

The Wild Fowl of the United States and British Possessions: Or The Swan, Geese, Ducks, and Mergansers of North America is a book written by Daniel Giraud Elliot in 1898. This book is a comprehensive guide to the wildfowl found in North America, including...

A Fisherman's Fancies is a collection of essays and stories written by Frederick Brickdale Doveton and published in 1895. The book is a tribute to the art of fishing, and Doveton shares his experiences and thoughts on the subject through a series of...

Truth in Combat and Life is an overview of 57 years of a martial art journey.  While at first, it was about self-defense and tournament competition, it changed directions in the 1970s as my direction in life and martial arts became more serious...

Finally! An easy way to use the science of Sports Psychology to Skyrocket Your Performance!You may already know that Pro Athletes use the power of Sports Psychology to boost motivation, manage nerves and become top performers. The problem is that many of...

Dieses Buch richtet sich an Interessierte, die sich mit dem Gedanken tragen, mit Karate anzufangen und ebenso an Anfänger, die sich nach dem Training weiter über die wesentlichen Grundlagen informieren wollen.

Dieser Sammelband ist ein offizielles Lehrbuch der Sawah Qigong und Taijiquan Gesellschaft. Das Taijiquan im Sawah Stil wird mit über 350 Fotos im Detail dargestellt. Jeder kleine Zwischenschritt ist erkennbar und insbesondere für Anfänger...

Die Selbstverteidigungsmöglichkeiten aus dem American Ju-Jutsu mit dem Kubotan oder ersatzweise mit einem handelsüblichen Kugelschreiber aus Metall werden mit 150 Fotos im Detail dargestellt. Jeder kleine Zwischenschritt ist erkennbar und auch für...

The Judo Instructor seeks to explain the basic requirements for the Judoka seeking promotion through the Kyu grades to the First Kyu (Brown Belt). Performance in contest, which is also required, can only be gained by personal experience on the tatami...

Black Belt Power is a collection of courageous and uplifting tales of transformationthat exemplify the power of the human spirit. Each chapter sheds new light onthe values required to live a life of passion, triumph and ultimate success. Youwill discover...

Discover all the Street Fighting Techniques You Need!2+ books in 1 make this the only book you need on close combat fighting.It contains all the information from...How to Win a Street FightGround Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy... and adds a...

This is the first book to exclusively focus on the martial artist with 50 or more years of study in the martial arts, a true collector's item! This book is a tribute to Grandmaster Ron Van Clief and the over 100 martial artists for their dedication in...

In this noteworthy and authoritative work, Master Henry Wang draws on the invaluable knowledge gained during his forty-five years of study to offer a comprehensive and accessible presentation on the theory and practice of Tai Chi Chuan. Master Wang...

Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male...

Oscar "Battling" Nelson (1882-1954) was perhaps the toughest professional boxer ever to enter the ring. Although a Hall of Fame inductee, Nelson remains a lesser known great of boxing lore. From the beginning of his career at 14, the Danish immigrant...

From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity is a book that speaks to how individuals can maximize their impact in any job, career, or life circumstance without compromising their identity, and still...

This book will demonstrate the step by step process to increase your perfomance in sport and provide a guide to feeling young and alive. Mastering the stretching and self massage exercises taught here will enlighten the body and soul. Yes I did say self...

The book Young Gladiators will provide the reader with an indepth account of judo, from the past to present time. Changing trends throughout the judo world, with the movement of strenghths predominately shifting away from Japan towards China, Korea and...

As a renowned author and martial arts expert, James Moclair has once again pulled out all the stops on this his latest book. Over the last forty five years James has meticulously studied every aspect of this fantastic art and has now wrote one of the...

Sabbath Defense Tactics: A Manual is a book written by James Bridges and originally published in 1849. The book is a comprehensive guide to defending the Sabbath day, which is considered holy by many religions. The author provides a detailed analysis of...

The Real Action Hero Manual You Can Use to Change Your LifeThis book can teach you how to make a difference in the world around you. It has technologies which will help you protect yourself, your family and friends, and your property. You can learn:- How...

Fighting Without FightingLearn SECRET knowledge of the orient that stops attackers in their tracks. Categorized as “advanced training”, this knowledge was reserved only for Martial Arts Masters, and was NEVER to be released to the public.

Los Angeles has been regarded as one of the greatest boxing cities in the world for more than a century. With a large fan base, Los Angeles has also been the home of many of the best and most exciting boxers. In Boxing in the Los Angeles Area, authors...

Bobby Watts tells his story, one of an often and unjustly overlooked but never to be forgotten boxer. Born on a farm in South Carolina, Bobby made the difficult transition to city life when he moved to Philadelphia at the age of ten. Tired of being...

The Angler's and Sportsman's Guide: A Manual for Anglers, Campers and Hunters is a comprehensive guidebook written by R. Johnson Held and originally published in 1912. The book is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, camping, and hunting, and...

"Don't think. FEEL," said the martial artist portrayed by Bruce Lee in the movie, Enter the Dragon (Golden Harvest, 1973). "Don't think, BELIEVE [this book]," say we, the publisher of this mystical yet real interview.Spiritual Interview with Bruce Lee:...

Tt M B TlI wrote this book as if I was talking to you in person,so the grammer isn't correct.Come and take a ride with me and see what it waslike being me. From growing up around a famousmotor cycle club out of Chicago to living mychildhood dream and...