Martial arts Books

The Sportswoman's Library Volume 2 is a book written by Frances Elizabeth Slaughter and published in 1898. This volume is part of a larger series that focuses on various topics related to sports and outdoor activities for women. The book covers a wide...

Do you know who you are? Do you know what you want from life? Can you control and channel your thoughts, actions and feelings? This book will help you answer these questions. -All you need to know-terminology, lore, philosophy and motivation-to succeed...

The sound of Ving Tsun is a compilation of interviews with four grandmastersand six masters of the Ving Tsun Kungfu system. Darrell Jordan's questionsconcentrate on the Ving Tsun system, training, chi sao and fighting techniques.Author Darrell...

-Für alle Karatefreunde und Kampfsportbegeisterte. -Persönlicher Begleiter, verwendbar u.a. als Notizbuch, Notizheft, Einschreibbuch, Tagebuch oder Anti-Stress Kritzelbuch. -Perfekter Ort zum Festhalten von Geistesblitzen, Kampfverläufen,...

-Für alle Judofreunde und Sportbegeisterte. -Persönlicher Begleiter, verwendbar u.a. als Notizbuch, Notizheft, Einschreibbuch, Tagebuch oder Anti-Stress Kritzelbuch. -Perfekter Ort zum Festhalten von Geistesblitzen, Kampfverläufen, Erlebnissen,...

American Combat Judo is a thorough study in the methods and techniques of hand-fighting. It is based upon classic Jiu-jutsu but incorporates improvements in the scientific development of modes of personal combat. It also borrows from wrestling, boxing...

SUCCESSFUL TAEKWON-DO: Vol 1, Fundamentals comprises Part One of a comprehensively structured two-part full-color manual for students on their way to the 1st dan in Taekwon-do. Written by two acknowledged experts in the field, the 800 photos, diagrams...

The Root of Spiritual EnlightenmentChinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic Heaven (Small ...

Whether you are a kendo fanatic or merely curious about the martial arts, this book will interest you.The author, Geoff Salmon, has taken the lessons learned over his 45 year kendo career and distilled them into a series of instructive, thought-provoking...

The Official Police Method of Arrest and Self-Defense. A Project of the Police Martial Arts Association.

First the author teaches basic sword movements: thrusts, slices etc. Although she keeps it fun, she draws on her years of martial arts training to teach the true movements that combine balance, focus and precised muscle control. Then the author explains...

One of the most fascinating art forms woven into the fabric of our society, is the Martial Arts. People study or do this for various reasons, from improving human vitality, strengthening their inner spirit, to finding balance and peace through the...

Die in diesem Buch aufgeführten Techniken sind schnell und einfach erlernbar, so dass sich jede Leserin wirksame Verteidigungstechniken problemlos aneignen kann. Denn nicht jede Frau möchte durch jahrelanges intensives Training zu einer...

Originally published in 1943, this book takes a no-nonsense, straight-forward approach to basic Ju-Jitsu techniques. Along with over 100 illustrations, this book covers strikes, grips, twists, throws, and more! Granted, how to deal with a "Tommy Gun" is...

In "The Way to Better Judo," Frederick Paul Lowell takes you on an enlightening journey through the ancient martial art, offering a comprehensive guide that will transform both your technique and mindset on the mat. Whether you're a novice seeking to lay...

Step into the world of Judo with the timeless classic, "The Complete Seven Katas of Judo," written by the legendary Mikinosuke Kawaishi. In this comprehensive guide, Kawaishi, a revered Judo master, imparts his vast knowledge and unrivaled expertise to...

This rare little book was first published in 1836. Only a handful of the original editions remain, and are now extremely costly. OBSCURE PRESS has republished this classic work in a high quality, modern edition, using the original text and artwork. The...

When Melanie Gibson needed a good kick in the pants to get her mind in order and her life back on track, she turned to the Korean martial art of taekwondo-and, from white belt to black belt, learned to trust herself, build confidence, and speak up for...

This book is the product of over forty years of study on the part of the author. It was written with the hope that people will be able to defend themselves and others.  Written in it are grappling and striking techniques with the premise of teaching...

Mastering the Art of Taijquan is an opportunity to help assist others to become masters, appreciate and become lovers of the art. Mastering the Art of Taijiquan also answers some of the vital questions we all ask and search for as to how to practice the...

Explore the electrifying world of kumite, or sparring in martial arts, and take your martial arts work to a whole new level. In this guide, author Stephen Dialessi builds on more than thirteen years of Tae Kwon Do training and his study of Aikido and...

Tu Na Si Ba - The "Secret" Breathing Methods of Xing Yi Quan. Chinese-English Edition with link to online video of Tu Na Si Ba performed by Master Song Zhi Yong. In Northern China and in Shanxi Province, the purported birthplace of Xing Yi Quan, Master...

"Martial Arts Basics" is the most comprehensive book on martial arts that has been published, and a must read for every martial arts practitioner and anyone contemplating learning a martial art. There is a plethora of books on each of the different...

Anyone can learn karate, but to master oneself takes a lifetime.This is the inspiring story of an ex-Marine who sought out the one form of martial arts that would polish his mind and strengthen his spirit- Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate. Finding the right...

This unique manual of internal methods, inspired by the skills of Yang the Invincible, reveals key elements in finding and training a Tai Chi body. How did Yang do it? From whom did he learn? He watched the Chens but had to train alone in secret. Yang...

Take your skills and knowledge from absolute beginner to experienced fencer with the Complete Rapier Workbook, Guy Windsor's training method based on his interpretation of Ridolfo Capoferro's 1610 rapier treatise, The Great Representation of the Art and...

这套基础拳中融合了我国传统武术套路长拳中吴维叔所学过的练步拳、功力拳、罗汉拳、八极拳、弹腿、查拳等动作。   所以这套拳对人的锻炼比较，能起到内练精气神，外练手眼身，内修德育智育，外修强身健体的作用。整套拳共分成3路，每一路都可以独立成章为一套拳。整套拳共24个动作，每一路8个动作。每一路的8个动作中，以4个动作打过去，再以4个动作打回来拆返到起势原位；而每一路中往返的4个动作也可以各自独立成章为一节，以适合不同层次年龄段的练习者循序渐进地练习。把3路拳连起来练习就是一个24...

Der Karate-Stil Koshinkan im Deutschen Karateverband basiert auf einem Rahmenprüfungsprogramm, aufgrund dessen dann eigene Programme erstellt werden können.Dieses Buch zeigt Ideen für die Erstellung von individuellen Prüfungsprogrammen und Tipps zur...

Wer in Deutschland in seiner Freizeit, auf der Arbeit oder zu Verteidigungszwecken auf legale Weise ein Messer bei sich tragen möchte, ist durch das Waffengesetz strengen Vorgaben unterworfen. Denn aus Sicht des Verwenders soll es sich verdeckt tragen...

Die moderne Selbstverteidigungssportart Ju-Jutsu wurde in langjähriger Arbeit vom Deutschen Dan-Kollegium e.V. im Auftrage des Deutschen Judo-Bundes e.V. (DJB) entwickelt und entstand ursprünglich aus einer Zusammenstellung von effektiven Techniken aus...

Finally, discover how to do the splits painlessly and without spending any money on expensive coaches, leg stretching machines or even on stretching cables! In this guide, you will learn simple routine exercises you can practice daily to stretch your...

Originally published in 1958 "The Key to Judo" is still a relevant guide for the beginning student and a must-have' for any martial arts library.Divided into a series of 11 chapters, this book is designed as a basic introduction to Judo. Each stage is...

There are many pleasures to be derived from a book on quotations. There is the relief of finding something that has been buzzing in our minds, there is also the pleasure of finding some thought of which we approve but which we have not managed to express...

A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the...

Drawing from his personal experience with legendary Karate masters, the author presents for the first time in martial arts literature a single volume providing hundreds of quotations from the greatest Karate masters in history. Divided into eight...

Designed by a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, this guided training journal features fifty journal entries for you to reflect on your experiences, thoughts, feelings and techniques. Every entry includes guidance from well-known masters of the martial art. To help...

 This explanatory training handbook of the traditional Indian physical training and defence art, Karlakattai, includes demonstrations and explanations of all its sixty-four rotations, along with their physical and mental health benefits. It is with...

In this modern digital age where huge demands are being made on people, the search to cope and find meaning to what we do daily is a challenge. This book connects the learnings of the ancient Thai martial art of Muay Thai into how we can leverage on them...

Anthony Ferguson's love of martial arts began when he was a little boy growing up in Miami, Florida. There he would go with his brother to see kung fu movies at the theater every Saturday. As a teenager, Ferguson decided he needed to know how to defend...

Almost since the inception of jiu-jitsu, probably twenty-five centuries ago, the Japanese began to get inklings of the possibilities of that wonderful science of vitality which has since become known under the name of Kuatsu. This excellent pictorial...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Kicks Anybody Can Learn!This book covers twelve basic kicks that are fundamental to many martial arts, particularly Taekwondo. The kicks are well illustrated; they are easy enough to learn even for somebody who has no martial arts knowledge. It also...