Martial arts Books

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by A. F. Johnson, currently owned by the Howard de Walden Library and housed in the Wallace Collection, containing his unpublished translation of the 1606 treatise of Salvator Fabris...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...

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...

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...

"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 -...

Can martial arts and Christianity go together? The Bible says that God will use anything to bring people into a relationship with Him. So, yes, martial arts can be a way to reach others for Christ. But, many people only view martial arts in a negative...

Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important element of Chinese culture and national identity. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial...

Author Eric Dominy (1918-1992) was a founding member of the London Judo Society and has written several books on martial arts, particularly Judo and was considered an expert in this field of self- defense. Judo is a fighting sport, calling for...

Kennst du das, wenn du vor lauter Angst oder Wut nicht mehr weißt wo oben und unten ist? zweifelst du manchmal an dir Selbst oder deinen Entscheidungen?Wie hilfreich wäre es,wenn du für genau solche und ähnliche Situationen einen Wegweiser an der Hand...

To Console the North Wind: Hand of the Wind Taijiquan Book Two is the second in a series of three volumes describing the movements of the Lee Family Style Tai Chi Form as taught in Hand of the Wind Taijiquan classes. This volume follows on from 'To the...

Fully illustrated and enhanced with colourised images, this is the Combat Edition of what is regarded as the classic manual of unarmed combat, it will be sure to delight all martial arts enthusiasts. The author of this guide to unarmed combat...

I lost my heart to a man who walked away without looking back. Over the years, I dealt with the hand life dealt me, slowly shutting down my soul. My heart, carefully protected by soft blankets, has been safely packed away.Until now.For twenty years, I've...

Does the Bible teach about martial arts? Should a Christian ever fight? If God is a "God of love," why are wars so common? These questions and more are addressed in To Know a Warrior, a deep and complex look into the history of fighting in the Bible...

The Xing Yi Quan of Master Li Gui Chang details the key fundamentals of the art of Xing Yi Quan: The Five Elements (Five Fists) and the Five Element Linking form (Wu Xing Jin Tui Lian Huan). These are the essential forms of Xing Yi Quan, the origin of...

In The Heart Of The Bitterroot Mountains: The Story Of The Carlin Hunting Party, September-December, 1893 (1894) is a non-fiction book written by Heclawa. The book tells the true story of the Carlin Hunting Party, a group of six men who set out on a...

Golf for Women is a book written by Mabel S. Hoskins and originally published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to playing golf specifically tailored to women. It covers everything from the basics of the game, such as the rules and equipment...

The Judo Twins is a compelling book that will capture both the heart and mind of the reader. It is the story of twin brothers who were given up by their dysfunctional parents as infants and sent to orphanages where they would spend their entire childhood...

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Beyond Black Belt reveals why not all black belts are created equal. Using fascinating behind-the-scenes insights and anecdotes, Gary Purdue exposes the secrets of advanced karate ranks in this must read for anyone interested in the martial arts.

EVERYONE WANTS TO ADD YEARS TO THEIR LIFE. BUT EVERYONE NEEDS... TO ADD LIFE TO THEIR YEARS. One of the world's foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems, Dr. Guy Windsor wants to teach you how to maximize your personal...

This book exists for only one reason: to help you, the coach. My goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to help you to be an effective bridge between your students and the knowledge they seek. As an instructor, a coach, sensei, teacher or...

Shaolin Kempo is a dynamic martial art form that has wide spread branches throughout North America and Europe, yet it has been largely misunderstood and misinterpreted for a variety of factors. This book is a collaborative work on the part of two Shaolin...

Carlton Lundy, a master of the Korean martial art of Hapkido, never thought he would have reached such heights.In this memoir, he recalls growing up poor in Spanish Harlem, where he held his own on the mean streets. At nineteen years old, he passed a...

In the book, Zack learns it cant hurt to try until you succeed as he learns the enjoyment of trying and its results. Over the years, Sensei Jason has heard from parents looking to enroll their child into karate that they want their child to gain...

Ba Zi (Rake) or Ba Ji (Eight Extremes) Quan (fist) is known to be straightforward and powerful. However, not a lot of books were written about the style. In author's previous book, the technical fighting methods (Ji Fa) were discussed. There are Ding...