Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books
The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts
Dynamic of Power Generation (Volume 2)
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2007
In the volume 1, how to analyze a technique and three methods of study are discussed. They are the method of analysis, the method of practice and the method of technique. Five popular styles are studied as examples. They include Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Tong Bei, Ba Ji and Qin Na Shu (Iron Claw).
In...
by R. Barry Harmon
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Korean traditional archery known as “Kukgung” (국궁) (alternate spelling “Kuk Goong”) is practiced throughout Korea and in many parts of the world. I will be using the alternate spelling “Kuk Goong” throughout this book. Kuk Goong is a beautiful and compelling art. There is a copious...
Remembering O-Sensei
Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2002
Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students who lived and trained with him as his disciples. This collection of...
by Kerry Howley
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2014
A woman’s “masterful . . . involving and page-turning” venture into the violent world of mixed martial arts (Gary Shteyngart).
A provocative question is asked in this “knockout of a nonfiction debut” (O, the Oprah Magazine) and New York Times Book Review, NPR, Slate, and Time Magazine...
Beast
Blood, Struggle, and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2015
Mixed martial arts is America's fastest-growing sport--around the country, new gyms open their doors and enthusiastic viewers tune in to UFC matches. Although some dismiss it as brutal combat, its fighters are among the most dedicated athletes in any arena. But MMA also takes a heavy toll on the body,...
The Fighting Spirit of Japan
The Esoteric Study of the Martial Arts and Way of Life in Japan
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2018
An examination of the place of the martial arts in Japanese culture includes discussions of the history, philosophy, and techniques of judo, karate, wrestling, and fencing.
75 Down Blocks
Refining Karate Technique
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Refine your advanced blocking skills with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Every style of karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, or other martial art includes the down block as part of its kata, or forms. The forms are similar enough that martial artists will recognize them as down blocks, even...
Jujitsu Terminology
English to Japanese and Japanese to English in alphabetical order
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Most of the Jujitsu terminology any student of the Japanese Martial Arts will ever need. In Japanese to English and English to Japanese. By Tom Hill; 40 years Martial Arts experience, 3rd Dan BKA (British Karate Association), 4th Dan Academy of Goju Ryū, 6th Dan Shotokan; Jin Sei Kai, 8th Dan Goju.co.uk & Chief instructor, Special Advisor to; Combat Jujitsu Hellas.
by A.K. Finn
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Finding yourself today means hoping to connect as you shuffle through others’ expressions and expertise. A vast array of voices compete to become cultures or identities for you to choose from and then try to adopt from the outside in.
I’d like to share a source of identity that works the...
by SoftTech
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2015
Learning About Self Defense 101 Can Have Amazing Benefits For Your Life And Safety!
Learn How To Defend Yourself Even With No Training!
In this book, you will learn all about:
* Some Background
* Break Away
* Differences In Martial Arts And Self Defense
*...
The Complete Renaissance Swordsman
Antonio Manciolino's Opera Nova (1531)
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2015
Dating from the 1520’s, Bolognese swordsmaster’s Antonio Manciolino’s Opera Nova is the earliest surviving printed book on Italian martial arts. This seminal and eclectic Renaissance work contains clear and systematic instruction on the use of the sword and small buckler, sword and large buckler,...
by Thomas Foster
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2014
In my experience people are not awed by what they can understand, only by what they cannot. That is why books containing so much mystical mumbo jumbo nonsense attract readers. Sadly such nonsense will do you no good when it comes to actually learning the sword. That was my main reason for writing...
Win in the Fight! Encyclopedia of fight (Muay Thai, ММА, Кickboxing).
Volume I – Muay Thai. Study guide (reducted promotional version).
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2017
Whatever we say, we always aim for the victory!
Especially if it is a martial arts fight. Nowadays Muay Thai, MMA and K-1 are the clear favorites among the professional fights shows. Thus the first volume (part) of the “Encyclopedia of fight” tells about...
by Lor Mun Mak
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2013
Learn what is more important than grabs, strikes and kicks when defending against multiple opponents. Many of the solutions proposed for multiple opponents will not work against effective attacking groups and weapons. Toughness and aggression can only get you so far. What appears effective on the...