Martial arts Books

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...

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 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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Kanki Izumikawa was a leading pioneer of Goju Ryu in Japan who established the first Okinawan led dojo on the mainland in 1939. His Senbukan dojo became the centre of Goju-Ryu training for Eastern Japan where all kinds of budoka and famous students...

Taught to police and military personnel worldwide, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu can be used by anyone interested in defending themselves."Defend Yourself With Japanese Jiu-Jitsu" provides simple, yet effective techniques for self-defense. The simplest...

The author has been researching the role of jiu jitsu and of its practitioners in the Dutch resistance during the Second World War. This publication is a first result of that research, in which the entire jiu jitsu photo album of Hans van der Stok is...

Das UP-DATE der Taekwondo-Matrix I. betrifft Biomechanik, Motivation und das gewichtsmanipulierte Gesundheits-RisikoDiese Aktualisierungen könnten dazu beitragen, Trainer und Athleten auf dem neuesten Stand zu halten und ihnen die bestmöglichen...

Das Seidenfaden Qigong ist eine Basisübung für alle Qigong Formen, sowie Taijiquan, Baguazhang und andere.In diesem Buch werden umfangreiche Variationen vorgestellt, ergänzt mit einer kurzen Anleitung zu Steh- und Sitzmeditation.Das Buch ist reich...

De no haber existido Mitsuyo Maedas, con énfasis en el plural Maedas, el Jiu-Jitsu probablemente habría caído en el olvido en el transcurso del siglo XX. Debemos la supervivencia de los valiosos y únicos conocimientos de este arte marcial a numerosos...

In diesem deutschsprachigen Buch werden die Stock-Abwehr-Techniken des israelischen Selbstverteidigungssystems Krav Maga gegen praktische Angriffe und in Kombinationen mit vielen Farbfotos und ausführlich erklärenden Texten dargestellt. Der Autor ist...

Passionné, pratiquant et enseignant d'arts martiaux, Marc Senzier aborde dans cet ouvrage la notion d'énergie, Ki, au travers de l'Aikido.Cependant, indissociable à la pratique du Budo en tant que Voie de réalisation de l'Etre, le Ki concerne tous les...

Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido revisits the source of the art by teaching the striking methods that made Ueshiba’s techniques so effective. This is the most comprehensive text on striking in Aikido, and it begins with the notion that...

Teach Yourself Chi Sao!Discover how to train yourself in the ultimate Wing Chun training technique adapted for the street.Do you know how Bruce Lee, Ip Man, and other Wing Chun masters seem to know when and where their opponents will strike?It's not...

The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Collection: Ten Manuscripts in One BookExplore the secrets of ten martial arts disciplines in this book, packed with hundreds of custom-made illustrations to assist you every step of the way.Boxing: What the Best Boxers...

As volume I emphatically stated, cruising is an abundant and affordable lifestyle and can be done in short-time segments, whether summers, vacations, whatever. There are delightful people to meet; wonderful, welcoming ports in which to stay; and...

This piece of literature is a gateway into the mind of one who has been a student of the fighting arts for more than three decades. I have had the honor of studying classical arts as well as modern arts. I have come to realize a few things as a result of...

David C. Falcaro, a longtime martial arts expert, presents this textbook exploring the history, philosophy, codes of conduct, psychology, and traditions of the Neji Gekken Ryu. Falcaro is a Sodenke-that is, he has received scrolls after attaining...

Author Travis Paul, originally born in Linden, Guyana, takes us into the sometimes dangerous world of street fighting. This is a book of martial arts real life application. The author has developed his own martial arts after 28 years of not being able to...

How can a Martial Art enhance the quality of life? The Heart of Taekwondo (Korean martial art of self-defense) incorporates the themes, Patterns, Power and Promotion. Patterns (sets of physical exercises) must be performed with power in order to achieve...

Memoirs of Thom Harinck, Kickboxing and Muay Thai LegendCelebrity kickboxing coach of countless national and international champions and mastermind behind three K-1 championships.Thom Harinck trained world champions such as Peter Aerts, Branko Cikatic,...

Sunrise at the beach, a fun place to be. Join Kaila and her Karate friends as they step away from the karate dojo and enjoy the fresh air of the ocean as they practice karate walking to the fishing pier and back.

Okinawa, October 10, 1944, a six-year old boy was awakened by the deafening blasts of an aerial bombardment.  Terrified, frozen with fear on all fours, he could not find his mother.  During the chaos of invasion, then occupation, the family...