Combat sports and self-defence Books

This book comprises eighteen essays written with simplicity and humour, but with an underlying discipline and authority derived from a lifetime of spiritualand martial arts training both in Adhyatma Yoga and Judo. Trevor Leggett addresses matters...

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...

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

SDT- 1 is a Self-Defense Manual written and designed for College Students taking a semester-long Self-Defense course. The manual gives the reader insight into the psychology of awareness, preparing for eminent, violence, and the troubling mind-set of...

If you have followed the program detailed in my first three manuals, you can take pride in how you have been 'Moving Forward' with your horse's training. You've gotten the front end aligned, started the engine, and have begun to harness all the power...

The United States Flag is given to the wife of Sergeant Benjamin Premiers. Sergeant Premiers, killed in Iraq was in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Premiers husband to Volette Nicole Premiers and father to Donta' and Carl Premiers. Now that...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

The untutored combats of boys are absurd parodies; and in many a remote place the clubs, where so-called boxing takes place, produce local champions who are disfigured by almost every fault that can make them ridiculous. A bad style is in this matter, as...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This antiquarian volume contains a concise history of the sport of Boxing, written by Edward Michell. A short but detailed history of the ancient sport, “A Short History of Boxing” is highly recommend for those with an interest in pugilistic history. It...

Der "Mini Stick als effektives Verteidigungsmittel" ist im traditionellen Budo keine Neuheit. In verschiedenen Künsten unterschiedlichster Länder gibt es vergleichbare Waffen, die sich über die Jahrhunderte entwickelt haben. In Japan gibt es den Kubotan,...

A very rare WWII combative, "How to Fight Tough", has been reprinted and is now available! This reprint is a faithful reproduction of the original with original formatting and graphics and digitally-enhanced photographs. At the outset of World War II,...

This book contains a representation of an early 20th century typescript by A. F. Johnson, currently owned by the Howard de Walden Library and housed in the Wallace Collection, containing his unpublished translation of the 1606 treatise of Salvator Fabris...

Formez-vous à l'autodéfense !Dans ce manuel de formation à l'autodéfense en quatre parties, vous apprendrez :Les principes de l'autodéfense. Les informations contenues dans cette section sont plus précieuses du point de vue de l'autodéfense que...

This book addresses important questions like: How old is too old start a marital art?; What type of exercises are best (and which ones are dangerous) for the over-40 martial artist?; What are the effects of ageing and how can martial arts combat them?;...

Fully illustrated and enhanced with colorised images this is a new edition of what is recognised as one of the classic manuals of unarmed combat, it will be sure to delight all martial art enthusiasts. This book, by the man who taught them, shows how the...

Unlock the power of martial arts to transform your life!Life can be tough: everyone has their own challenges. Do you face up to them, or do you run and hide? Whatever your age, fitness level, gender or race, you can reap the rewards of learning a martial...

THE GAMEby Jack LondonEDITION: Cactus Classics Large Print - 16 Point FontFONT: 16 point GaramondBOOK TRIM SIZE: 6" x 9" (15.2 cm x 22.9 cm)COVER: GlossyPAPER: CreamTABLE OF CONTENTS: YesCactus Classics Large Print (16 point size) editions are...

Jack Dempsey was instrumental in creating the first million-dollar gate. That momentous event occurred in 1921 when he faced Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion. Dempsey went on to annihilate his opponent. Four more million-dollar gates...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable from people getting too close, using disrespectful, condescending language or even their uninvited, inappropriate touching? Are you fearful of confrontation believing that if things escalated you wouldn't be able to...

The sport of taiji fencing can be practiced for combat training, competition sword fighting, and casual fencing with friends. No matter your background or level of skill, this handbook will help you get started with your taiji fencing by explaining the...

The Man John L. Sullivan FearedWilliam Muldoon reigned as undefeated World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion for 9 years before embarking on a career as America's first celebrity trainer.Initially training athletes like John L. Sullivan, Muldoon trained...

Yang Short Form: A beginners guide to Taiji Chuan is a comprehensive training guide for all students of Taiji who are serious about mastering the art of Taiji. It is unique in that it details each of the forty four postures that make up the complete...

In diesem Buch wird angesprochen, dass es beim Erlernen der zahlreichen Verteidigungstechniken des Aikidos nicht ausschließlich darum geht, sich gegen waffenlose oder bewaffnete Angriffe wirksam verteidigen zu können. Vielmehr wird anschaulich erläutert,...

Neben seinem umfangreichen Wissen zur chinesischen Gedankenwelt und Philosophie lässt Dirk Lehmann den Leser an seinen jahrzehntelangen Erfahrungen als Schüler, Lehrer und Meister teilhaben. Hier geht es nicht um angelesenes, leeres Wissen, sondern um...

In den Essays zum Budo geht es um Erkenntnisse über das besondere und verschiedene Wesen und Wirken von Kampfsport und Kampfkunst auf die Ausübenden.Die rechte Theorie und Praxis des Weges, Do, vom "Beenden des Kampfes", Bu, wird in das Licht von...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit der in Deutschland entwickelten und in der Polizeiausbildung verwendeten, höchst effektiven Selbstverteidigungskampfsportart Ju-Jutsu. Für einen umfangreichen, repräsentativen Angriffskatalog wurden realistische...

In diesem Buch finden Sie effektive Techniken aus dem American Ju-Jutsu speziell für Frauen, die in einer Notwehrsituation ihre Gesundheit oder ihr Leben schützen möchten. Ganz bewusst wurde auf unrealistische Show-Techniken sowie auf für die Polizei...

Judo is a fighting sport, calling for courage and endurance, but it also teaches both mental and physical control and balance. If you want to excel at the sport of judo, this remarkable handbook offers you a ready-made course. It gives you a complete...

A full-color reproduction of the Bavarian State Library's manuscript Cgm 582, a German fencing manual dedicated to the Messer commissioned by Hans Lecküchner in 1482. Lecküchner's most elaborate manuscript, it excels his earlier works both in its...

This tells the remarkable story of how Martyn Devlin, an unknown Geordie, buried in grassroots boxing from Jarrow, a small town in the North East of England, managed to bring over world boxing legends Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, and Sugar Ray Leonard...

Distinction Earned highlights the accomplishments of significant Cape Breton fighters like George "Rockabye" Ross (about who MacDougall has also penned a play), Tyrone Gardiner, Blair Richardson and Francis "Rocky" MacDougall and trainers like Johnny...

"Get tough, get down in the gutter, win at all costs... I teach what is called 'Gutter Fighting.' There's no fair play, no rules except one: kill or be killed." - W.E. FairbairnLearn self-defense from one of the most badass hand-to-hand combat experts...

Essence of Reflection brings not only the author's martial arts experiences to the forefront, but also his life experiences in order to highlight some reflective thoughts we all can consider along our own respective journeys. A martial arts book from 40...

El colectivo femenino está considerado como uno de los más vulnerables, junto con los niños y ancianos, debido a su condición física, factores sociales, etc., por lo tanto son víctimas potenciales de agresiones y de todo tipo de abusos. La violencia...

""Fishing With The Fly: Sketches By Lovers Of The Art, With Illustrations Of Standard Flies"" is a book written by Charles F. Orvis and published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to fly fishing, featuring sketches and illustrations of various...

Wado Ryu Karate/Jujutsu is the third book by master martial arts instructor, Mark Edward Cody. This volume explores the origins, techniques and kata of one of Japan's most traditional martial arts. This is the first book to examine all seventeen kata of...

The Techniques and Knowledge Needed to Excel in the Sport of BoxingThe illustrations, explanations, and techniques presented in Boxing Basics provide everything needed to excel in the sport of boxing. Easy to follow explanations and illustrations...

What is the relation between TUADANC and LIFE??? Both are contact sports. Spanish Martial Arts - TAUDANC, Life seen and lived in a different way, health, relaxation, respiration, adaptation, mentality.

Welcome to our second issue. We have had to rebrand following a currently unresolved hacking! But enough about that. Let's move forward with this great new issue. We are very pleased to include two articles from our favourite author, Mike Clark -...