Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books
Redemption
A Street Fighter's Path to Peace
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
USA Best Books Award FINALIST - 2016
"A British “karateka” offers a bone-crushing, lip-splitting, and often elegant memoir of a tough guy searching for higher meaning through the study of martial arts."
"In this memoir describing how karate turned his life around, Clarke...
Karate Breaking Techniques
With Practical Applications for Self-Defense
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Karate Breaking Techniques is the first book devoted solely to the art and techniques of breaking objects.
The author, a highly experienced martial arts instructor and former Green Beret, explains clearly and systematically how to break boards, bricks, and other objects, and discusses practical...
by Jan Kauskas
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
The book is a kind of semifictional memoir. Chapters reflect the author's own experiences gained in the pursuit of tai chi and other martial arts. The text flows as a novel, but with substance based solidly in reality applicable to anyone, tai chi practitioner or not, since the main theme is the pursuit...
Illustrated Ninja Handbook
Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2014
Learn to master ninjutsu techniques and the Budo warrior ethos with this informative and entertaining martial arts guide.
Welcome to the secret world of the ninja master! The Illustrated Ninja Handbook is your ultimate guide to the esoteric knowledge and teachings of the ancient Japanese shinobi....
When the Fight Goes to the Ground
Jiu-Jitsu Strategies and Tactics for Self-Defense (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
This instructional Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu book & DVD combo offers a complete guide to ground fighting principles and techniques to use when the fight goes to the ground.
In a street defense scenario, the ground is a dangerous place to be. While it's a good idea to learn defensive strategies...
Secrets of the Samurai
The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe.
The work begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of...
Goju Ryu San Dan Gi
Three Level Sequence or Drill with Partner
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
This informative eBook features a step by step, guide for Students of Go Ju Karate or any Martial Art who wish to learn San Dan Gi (Three level Sequence). Written by martial arts expert Tom Hill, 7th Dan, this is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any martial arts student.
Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xingyiquan
The Foundations and Subtleties of Xingyiquan Training
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2014
A modern classic, Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xingyiquan is essential for Xingyiquan practitioners and a useful guide for any practitioner of the Chinese martial arts. While focusing on Shang-style Xingyiquan (derived from author Li Wen-Bin's training under Grandmaster Shang Yun-Xiang), this book clearly...
Solo Training
The Martial Artist's Home Training Guide
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Take your martial arts workout to the next level
Loren W. Christensen shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you’re a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to...
by Tom Hill
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2012
This excellent guide, written by Tom Hill (7th Dan and chief martial arts instructor) helps students or instructors of Karate - or any Martial Art - who wish to set up their own martial arts club. It contains both useful information about how to make the club exciting for students, and also sample forms for health and safety and training purposes.
Zen Chi Ryu Self Defence
Easy Learning for Adults and Children
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2012
This is home learning for the family. Self teaching the basic self defence moves. Teaching your child with pitchers for a easy understanding. You now can learn at home, office, on the farm it does not matter were you are.
Tai Chi Chin Na
The Seizing Art of Tai Chi Chuan
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
ForeWord Reviews Indie Fab Award FINALIST - 2014
Seize and Control Skills for Tai Chi Chuan
Hundreds of chin na grappling techniques are hidden within tai chi movements. You can achieve these seize and control skills by including Tai Chi Chin Na in your training regimen.
Here's your...
by Edmund Price
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
We presume no one at the present day will deny the advantages (not only to the sedentary, but to everyone) of wise and systematic physical training. The union of strength and beauty in the human form is the greatest point to be achieved, and if 'Mens sana in corpore sano' is the greatest of blessings,...
The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest
Philippo Vadi's De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2018
“Guy has the rare talent of making this material accessible” -Neal Stephenson (from his Foreword to Swordfighting)
“Guy Windsor's greatest gift to WMA/HEMA is his marvellous ability to translate period language into a meaningful experience for modern WMA/HEMA practitioners and he has...