Martial arts Books

A Special Self Defense System for Seniors... The older population--persons 65 years or older--numbered 39.6 million in 2009. We represent about 13% of the U.S. population, about one in every eight Americans. By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million,...

Corporal William J. Underwood was a Canadian soldier, veteran of WW1, a WW2 reservist and a world-renown Ju Jitsu instructor.In this 1944 guide for women, he showcases his art of 'Combato' as a means to help keep ladies safe from the typical attacks and...

Tai Ji Foundations contains a collection of written works from five generations of Wu Hao Tai Ji Quan masters. Although Wu Hao Tai Ji Quan is the less known of the major schools of Tai Ji, many of the foundational texts of all schools of Tai Ji had their...

Dekiti Tirsia Siradas: A Beginner's Manual offers an insightful introduction to the Filipino martial art of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas (DTS) Kali. Written by dedicated martial artist Mark E. Warner, this guide provides both foundational and practical...

THE BOOK OF MATRIXINGThe science behind the martial arts(Book one in the Matrixing/Neutronics series) Matrixing is the most important development of the history of the martial arts.This book makes the Martial Arts logical and easy to understand. This...

BUDDHA CRANE KARATE: THE FIRST MATRIXED ART Matrixing is a method of logic. While it can be used in any endeavor, it is specific to the Martial Arts. This book, 'Buddha Crane Karate,' demonstrates how Matrixing was created, and how it is used to...

MATRIXING KENPO KARATE ~ BOOK TWO ~ THE SECRET OF FORMSWhat were the mistakes of Mitose, Chow, Parker, and the other pioneers of Kenpo, and how do we fix them?This series of book answers those questions, and begins the scientific analysis of over 150...

"Kendan" describes the lessons in kendo and life that were imparted to Kendo Kyoshi 8-dan Ozawa Hiroshi by his mentor, Kendo Hanshi 8-dan Yamanouchi Tomio. Ozawa-sensei studied kendo under Yamanouchi-sensei while a student at Nippon Sports Science...

Los practicantes de kendo consideran los exámenes de promoción y los encuentros competitivos como medios para fomentar la autodisciplina. La preparación para un examen de grado resulta particularmente motivadora en comparación con el entrenamiento...

Those who study kendo regard promotion examinations and matches as vehicles for cultivating self-discipline.Preparing to take a grading is especially motivating compared to regular training. It is, however, also a tremendous disappointment when you fail...

For self-defense in the street to be effective, it must be simple and direct. The examples offered in this manual have been carefully chosen. We have purposely omitted any difficult moves such as fancy kicks to the head, intricate holds and difficult...

Through conversations with many historical Wing Chun figures such as the Grandmaster Yip Man’s sons; Yip Ching and Yip Chun, and other top disciples of his like Wong Shun Leung, Willian Cheung, Victor Kan, Leung Ting, etc…the information in...

Systema Health25 Practises for a lifetime of Health, Fitness and Wellbeing 25 easy to understand and apply practises, for a lifetime of health, mobility, fitness and well-being. The purpose of this book, is to provide a guide for students and...

Master the Main Meridians of PowerThe remarkable martial art technique of dim-mak, frequently misrepresented and misunderstood as the "touch of death," or "death-point striking," is actually the strategic and focused use of force to cause pain or lethal...

For the first time: an aikido book that focuses on the attack techniques! Although aikido is a purely defensive martial art, attack techniques need to be practiced in order for the training partners to exercise the defense against them. And for the...

Versione spagnola. KARATE Shorinji-Ryu Renshinkan, è presente in 22 paesi nel mondo, ma quasi sconosciuto in Europa, con poche eccezioni.Questo manuale è destinato a portare un minimo di conoscenza di questo stile ad allievi ed instruttori.Il Soke Sensei...

Hirokazu Okusa details the captivating history of kendo in Canada in The Resilient Shinai. Kendo, a Japanese martial art with roots in the ancient sword fighting techniques of the samurai, was brought to Canada by industrious Japanese immigrants looking...

Diese Buch erklärt Herkunft und Aussehen der typischen Waffen die heutzutage in der chinesischen Kampfkunst verwendet werden.Es zeigt auf, wie Werkzeuge und Militärwaffen teilweise modifiziert wurden und bei Vorführungen oder im Training verwendet werden.

Learning the Path of the WarriorCaptivated by images of Bruce Lee during the martial arts boom of the early ’70s, Richard Amos began his journey into the world of Bushido: the path of the warrior. His intuition soon told him that karate was much...

Originally published in 1963 this authoritative guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to acquire mastery in a sport which in has gained wide popularity in all parts of the world. The book is written simply and lucidly, with the sole aim of...

THE MANUAL OF JUDO, originally published in 1961 is a comprehensive look into Judo techniques and a solid foundation for any practioner looking to expand their knowledge of the subject.  At the time of its writing E.J. Harrison was a 4th Dan in Judo...

In Popular Judo, author Pat Butler has produced a book for the Judoka of any level that wishes to explore all the various techniques required for each grade level that comprises the Judo hierarchy.Originally published in 1958 Popular Judo takes a unique...

Blinded in one eye by a childhood incident, his tormentors called him 'One Eye' or 'Cyclops'; it could have instilled a victim mentality in him, but instead he became a fighter. One by one, those who tormented him would get their comeuppance ...In his...

Xing Yi is a powerful yet subtle martial art, which was forged on ancient battlefields during China's feudal era. Based on spear methods, the art was developed by many generations of masters. These masters studied the fighting strategies of animals and...

Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu is a composite system of martial arts that has been under development for more than 20 years. Forged through trial and error, blood and sweat, Grandmaster Isham A. Latimer, Master John Costanzo and Master John McDonald utilized the...

This is the first substantial academic book to lay out the philosophical terrain within the study of the martial arts and to explore the significance of this fascinating subject for contemporary philosophy.The book is divided into three sections. The...

A training manual for students of Hand of the Wind Taijiquan. Covers the complete Short Form (up to move number fifty, the end of the sequence: The Edge of The Cyclone) and the Feishou Form up to movement number thirty.Hand of the Wind Taijiquan teaches...

Is your school safe?The fear of violence in our schools is eroding our confidence in one of our most sacred institutions. In this book, you will learn how to implement simple steps to protect yourself and your students. Drawing from both academic...

General Li Rusong was a skilled swordsman on the battlefield who struck fear in the hearts of his enemies, and had a ferocious sword style that was so impressive it was taught to the Korean military from the 1590s. Joseon Crown Prince Sado had this form...

In "Youth Wrestling 101" by Coach Tre Horton, readers will discover how to create a thriving youth wrestling program that meets the needs of their community. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a student, athlete, and coach, Coach Tre offers a...

Office and Home Tai Chi includes the Limber Up Exercise and Xing Qi Tai Chi - A moving Meditation Exercise. It combines physical exercise and therapy for modern people to keep fit in the office or at home. Office and Home Tai Chi is based on ancient...

This book is essential if you want to master all nine forms (hyungs) required to earn the rank of 1st degree black belt in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. This book contains hundreds of illustrative photos that will walk you through each form step...

This book is a journal of thoughts and questions. From the meanderings of the mind of the author, may you, the reader, learn something, and perhaps begin to ask more questions in your own life.TOPICS TOUCHED ONIN THIS BOOK: Trauma Release...

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of karate. This long awaited book - Karate: Its History and Practice - is the ultimate guide to the history and development of karate, co-authored by Koyama Masashi, Wada Koji, and Kadekaru Toru, three...

This book is the third and final volume in the series Viking Sword and Shield Fighting: Beginners Guides. It is a step by step guide on how to fight with Viking era sword and shield. It contains three main sections, examples of the techniques and...

太极，人体性命先天内真宇宙洪荒机变神明哲真。性，人体多维纯阳先天软件心神凝定无形之极；命，人体三维纯阴后天硬件万象包罗有形之太。大太极宇宙神行大无其外，小太极人体神性小无其内，太极修炼三维形体后天化入多维心神先天，追问生命性之始，命之终阴阳高能智慧哲思和合一统。如今各门派太极拳均停驻在后天拳技上，盗用先天太极之名行后天拳术之实，广罗炫耀华丽异彩置陷沉淤。太极定潜先天虚无艺术，拳术翻腾后天形体技能，质潜：太极不为拳术，拳术亦非太极。本书从天、地、人视角多领域多方位剖析太极先天形而上神性本真，破译心神无形独异...

This is the hardcover edition of Shadowboxing in Shanghai.

Nobody is a champion before becoming a champion.Sport is highly democratic, much more than any other kind of activity or business in this world.Just think it over a bit: no other person but you can give you the honour, the respect and the gloryof being...

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,...

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...

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...