Martial arts Books

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

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...

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...

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...