Combat sports and self-defence Books

In the Ring With Jack Dempsey - Part III: The Championship and Beyond by Adam J. Pollack continues the story of Jack Dempsey's life and career following his 1923 title defense against Luis Firpo. As usual, readers will enjoy descriptions of Dempsey's...

The style of Wing Chun Kung Fu, renowned for its effectiveness and efficiency, holds a special place in the world of martial arts. This comprehensive book of quotes serves as a true repository of knowledge and wisdom, delving into the rich history,...

In the Ring With Jack Dempsey - Part II: 1919 - 1923, contains descriptions of Jack Dempsey's successful title defenses (including pre-fight hype, training and sparring, predictions, pre- and post-fight analysis); discussion of his opponents and their...

Embark On The Journey With The Keto For Life!When you are able to figure out what you are making for yourself for your meals well in advance, you stop having to worry so much about the foods that you eat, what you do with them, and what you are going to...

Xing Yi is a very old fighting art from China, whose techniques are based around the use of the spear. The spear being one of the primary weapons of choice for use upon the battlefield in ancient China. The overarching strategy of Xing Yi relies upon...

This Wrestling Training diary/ tracker is a great way to record your wrestling training sessions. Perfect for the wrestler who wants to improve their skills, succeed, and track their results. Each inside interior page features prompts and space to...

Fitness... Mapped!This book takes you inside the world of martial arts on a fantastic journey of overall fitness. Karate is a form of self-defence technique that requires a good balance between the body and mind. The word 'karate' means playing...

In 1882, Kano opened his Kodokan dojo in Tokyo, where he taught jujutsu to his first class of nine students. His choice of the name ‘Kodokan’ symbolizes precocity in one so young and is highly significant, for it means ‘the institute...

The relationship between meditation and the martial arts is a multifaceted one: meditation is one of the practices in which martial artists engage in order to prepare for combat, while the physical exercises constituting much of the discipline of the...

Greatness is often overlooked in its own time. For Ezzard Charles--one of boxing's most skilled practitioners, with a record of 93-25-1 (52 KO)--recognition took decades. Named by The Ring magazine as the greatest light heavyweight of all time,...

Professional wrestling revels in its exaggeration of masculinity. This hyper-masculinity is evident in the physical appearance of wrestlers, the sexuality-charged and violent moves used in and out of the ring, the role assigned to women and the...

When he died in 1933, James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett was honored by two distinguished groups of people: the professional boxing public, who celebrated him as America's greatest boxing champion, and the world of popular theater admirers, who revered...

Former World Heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier and William Dettloff, senior writer for The Ring magazine, present a complete guide to the fight game - from the history of the sport to how to throw a crushing uppercut and take a punch without...

Full-Color Hardcover Edition - 448 pagesThe Shaolin Temple Story is an in-depth, well-written tour of the Monastery by someone who has lived, worked, and studied there for forty years. For those interested in Shaolin Kung Fu, the book introduces the...

The content of this book is the culmination of a life long quest for martial arts knowledge and expertise by Grand Master Ed Hartzell (Soke). The founder and creator of the Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu self defense system.Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu is a...

 "Everything is Possible - Legends of Karate" tells the story of the famous people who have influenced the history of American Style of Karate (AKANA) and its incredible journey. This book presents a captivating examination of tenacity, devotion,...

The present INTERACTIVE BOOK expands on the evolution of Taekwondo as an Olympic sport, revealing the hidden parts of a competition, supporting everyday training in theory and describing every technique used with combinations in detail (Kinesiology,...

Das Buch soll sowohl dem Anfänger als auch dem fortgeschrittenen Schüler des Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido die Möglichkeit geben, neben der Etikette auch die verschiedenen sitzenden Kata der Seiza no Bu-Gruppe leichter zu erlernen. Es soll das...

A renowned expert in the martial arts and Chinese medicine reveals the acupuncture point secrets of the great martial arts mastersFor centuries, martial arts masters from different warrior traditions have carefully guarded the secret uses of...

In this book, the author covers many Judo techniques and how they should function in a self-defence situation. Many techniques included are not those officially sanctioned in current Judo matches but have intrinsic self-defence applications. This book is...

Cultures of noble warrior protectors are found throughout all ages of humankind in countless civilizations across the globe. A few brave men and women choose to put the welfare and security of their neighbors ahead of their own, and take to the...

This is the first book ever published on Self-Defense from a Biblical viewpoint. The author answers questions with real answers. He exposes the occult dangers and gives the why and how of true Christian Martial Arts. Dr. Tottingham possesses a black belt...

Teach Yourself to Ground Fight!In this no-nonsense ground fighting book you will learn the most useful grappling techniques and strategies.Easily adaptable for Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, street-fighting, or any other ground fight.Discover...

A successful system of boxing instruction for large classes, to allow tuition with no detriment to the “backward or shy pupil”. Covers Kit-On, Guard-Sparring-Advance-Point & Mark-Ducking-Medicine, Bag-Left & Right Hooks etc. The...

This groundbreaking book teaches the Korean martial art Taekwondo to novices above the age of forty. Primarily written for Taekwondo trainers, Sekwondo is also easily understood and useful for the student. Why should one embark on practicing Taekwondo in...

This book contains a select group of middleweight power punchers from around the world.The list starts with Bob Fitzsimmons, an 1890's British born middleweight champion who won the heavyweight title from Jim Corbett in 1897.Stanley Ketchel was the next...

This work by Lieut. J. Betts from 1908 is a complete Italian based saber system. Included are numerous lessons, rules for assaults and competitions along with a wealth of practical advice.

Discover the riveting life journey of Ash Jackson, an award-winning musician who turned her pain into powerful music. From her childhood dreams of fame, struggles with self-esteem, and experiences of bullying, to her pro wrestling career,...

The Coming of the Dark AgeNothing lasts forever. Civilizations rise and fall with the ebb of tides, eroded by the inevitability of history. The fall, however, is violent and dangerous.Whether a civilizational collapse occurs from a pandemic, war, natural...

Drawing on ethnographic research as well as popular representations of boxing in the media, this book considers the relationships between the portrayal of the sport and its practice, alongside complex sociological constructs of identity and gender.

Incorrect posture impairs core strength, escalating muscular fatigue and stiffness to the legs, shoulders, back, and neck. Further, these areas become aggravated by repetitious activity in a day.Xcelwellness Tai Chi can help by applying gentle stretches,...

This book builds on the foundation laid in The Medieval Longsword, and teaches you how to train Fiore dei Liberi's Art of Arms, as shown in his 1410 manuscript ll Fior di Battaglia. Renowned swordsman and author Guy Windsor explains three of the...

Dive into the heart-pounding world of boxing with "Ring Revelations," a riveting exploration of the sport's most iconic figures and unforgettable moments. Uncover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes secrets of boxing's legendary fighters as you step...

Here I siton top of my world,not a broken, pathetic girlcrying over some whatever,or a man wholost his temper,saying cruel thingsto hurt, or worse -to see myselfas something less ...Brigitte Narcise has lived a rich life full of experiences, lessons,...

The Rhondda Valleys have always produced hard men. The descendants of those who flocked there in the nineteenth century to work in the expanding coalfield combined to form a special kind of society, in which brawn and brain were equally respected. While...

Fighter's Codex is a forge. It will take the raw power that is "you" and, over 30 days, turn it into a highly efficient, potentially lethal, kick-ass, fighting machine.You could be new to this or you may already be doing some martial art, it's...

Présentation de l'ouvrageLa philosophie zen était particulièrement adaptée aux samouraïs du Japon. Les principes moraux élevés du bouddhisme, lorsqu'ils furent adoptés et adaptés par les guerriers japonais qui devinrent les samouraïs, créèrent une...

The Fairbairn system was based on his training and knowledge in boxing, wrestling, savate, jujutsu, judo and fights he was also involved in during his police work. Fairbairn began to develop his own system of hand-to-hand combat, initially referring to...

Such was prize-fighting's appeal during the 18th and 19th centuries that, at its zenith, the sport was patronised by royalty and aristocracy and, notwithstanding its illegality, its contests often attracted thousands of spectators from all walks of life...

Do you worry that your child is lacking confidence, isn't doing as well at school as they could be, or is struggling with their behaviour as they negotiate the challenges of adolescence?The Warrior Method gives parents a four-step character...

EASTERN HEROES 'THE CLONES OF BRUCE LEE' SPECIAL EDITIONThe authors of THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HONG KONG MOVIES take a deep dive into the weird, wonderful world of Bruceploitation! This cult-tastic sub-genre is getting a major boost now, thanks to the...

A veteran martial artist and fitness expert shows martial artists how to design a weight-training program to fit their individual needs and goals. Included is information on safety issues, fitness levels, goal-setting, proper nutrition, and more.

For those of you who have experience in grappling and striking, but do not know quite how to put it all together, this book may be for you. From the beginning to the end, "An Introduction to MMA" verbally and visually illustrates how to combine...

Victory's Fate is the story of Anthony Williams, a talented high school wrestler, who is mentored by a former college wrestler, Vincent Tanzino. Everything's going perfectly for Anthony when tragedy strikes, causing his life to spiral out of control...

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GUN OPTIONS AS WELL AS NON-LETHAL & HOMEMADE ALTERNATIVES NEEDED FOR NEUTRALIZING ATTACKERS AFTER A CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSEDoes your disaster preparation plan include security measures? When civilization fails and the desperate...