Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books

Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martial–arts quest, and a meditation on the art of discipleship. A careful reading of the text will lead teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to examine their motives, to go beyond superficial prizes and awards, to rise above a...

The samurai of Japan, who were the country’s military elite from medieval times to the end of the nineteenth century, were synonymous with valor, honor, and martial arts prowess. Their strict adherence to the code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"), chivalry, and honor in fighting to...

Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, is lesser known. For instance, some weapons, like the tesson, or iron fan, were used...

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1:  Some Background   Chapter 2:  Break Away    Chapter 3:  Differences In Martial Arts And Self Defense Chapter 4:  Postures And Body Tools Chapter 5:  Placement And Hits and so much more!...

Master Korean Karate, also called Tae-Kwon Do, with this expert martial arts guide. This book is one of the first of its kind on Tae-Kwon Do (Korean Karate). Karate practitioners who recognize this to be the only work to cover Free Fighting techniques recognize this as a vital resource Illustrated...

Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques is the authoritative guide to Cabales Serrada Escrima—a stick fighting art with its roots in Escrima, the national martial art of the Philippines. The popularity of these techniques has dramatically increased since they were used extensively by Matt Damon in action-packed...

In February of 2011, Master George Mattson, President of the International Uechi Ryu Karate Federation, asked the author to keep a record of the curriculum and progress of a Shidoin (apprentice instructor) course organised and being conducted by the author for the dan level uechika at Master Alton Wharton's...

As told to Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. Alexander Gustafsson grew up in Arboga, a small town in Sweden. A country boy, he started boxing when he was 10 - winning the national youth medal at the age of 16. After a handful of run-ins with the law he began practicing mixed martial arts and...

With over 250 photographs, this book is an illustrated presentation of the art of the Okinawan Sai-jutsu. With its comprehensive commentary on stances, basic techniques, and bunkai, it is an essential companion for students, teachers and friends of classical Kobudō. Additionally, the basic kata Ni...

Would you like the leanest body you've ever had? If you want to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and look like a MMA fighter without steroids, good genetics, or throwing precious time and hard-earned money down the drain at the gym...then read on. We've all seen the fantastic physiques of the MMA fighters...

A kung-fu champion explains the “coiling power” of Jin and how to subtly refine it for a more relaxed but explosive force, which can be used with multiple fighting and martial-arts styles Adding to the numerous basic exercises from his previous book, Developing Jin, Phillip Starr focuses...

This book is the result of many years of teaching self defense specifically to women. The book takes the lessons learned from the students in teaching the subject and presents them in a total approach. This book gives several fundamental concepts in martial arts in language and approach that is natural...

A modern biomechanical perspective of traditional judo This book explains the principles behind judo and other grappling sports. As a judo expert and veteran coach, Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical...

Next Generation Indie Book Award FINALIST - 2016 USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2015 Anxiety is your built-in self-defense system. Use it. Anxiety happens whether you like it or not. It’s your body’s way of telling you “something is wrong here.” Learning how to use anxiety...