Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books
The Three Ways of Tao
The Peaceful Warrior
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2015
For the first time the secrets of the creative movement have been unlocked by a Master of internal arts, Flavio Daniele, who has been able to convert his deep comprehension of the ancient traditions to which he is heir into a modern and scientifically rigorous language. It is a precious manual that...
Winning Fights
12 Proven Principles for Winning on the Street, in the Ring, at Life
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018
USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2018
Winning Fights focuses on 2,500 years of proven fighting principles originating from Eastern concepts and proceeding to the modern era. This book is for pugilists seeking an edge in competition as well as soldiers and law enforcement officers facing conflict....
Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting
The Groundbreaking Work on Karate
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2019
Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate—the most widely practiced style of Karate—and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide. Authored by one of the great masters of the art, Hidetaka Nishiyama, this book is a classic, groundbreaking...
by Kenji Tokitsu
Language: French
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Language: French
Release Date: January 1, 1998
La vie aventureuse de Miyamoto Musashi a inévitablement fait de celui-ci une figure mythique de la culture japonaise. Célèbre pour ses combats, maître dans l'art du sabre, ce guerrier était aussi calligraphe, peintre, sculpteur, et auteur d'une oeuvre écrite importante par son influence. Rendu...
Judo Kata
Practice, Competition, Purpose
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2016
The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in...
by H. Irving Hancock
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
This unique volume is an invaluable addition to any athlete's library. Jiu-Jitsu is a classic martial art developed primarily in Japan. Its roots can be traced back to the early seventeenth century, though it was only introduced to the United States in the late 1800s. In this one-of-a-kind manual,...
by Masayuki Kukan Hisataka
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
A truly exhaustive text on the myriad disciplines that make up karate, Scientific Karatedo is the ultimate guide to this popular martial art.
First written in 1976, Scientific Karatedo continues to stand as one of the best books ever written on karate. This classic work is a complete guide...
Judo
An Introductory Guide for Beginners
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
Displaying the most impressive throws, compelling armbars, dominant pins, and decisive chokes, judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways. With determination and perseverance, such tremendous power could be yours. Designed...
The Intuitive Body
Discovering the Wisdom of Conscious Embodiment and Aikido
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2009
The Intuitive Body draws on the principles of the non-aggressive Japanese martial art aikido and meditation to present a fresh approach to cultivating awareness, attention, and self-acceptance. Author Wendy Palmer shows readers through basic practice and partner exercises how to become more aware...
Raising Cane
The Unexpected Martial Art
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
When you think of a cane, do you think of an elderly person walking down the street, using the "stick" as a crutch? When author Octavio Ramos Jr. sees a cane, he sees a hard-hitting self-defense weapon with a crook and horn capable of incapacitating any opponent within a matter of seconds. This book...
Balintawak
Lessons in Eskrima
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2015
The most popular form of indigenous self-defense in the Philippines continues to be Balintawak eskrimaand for good reason. The martial art was created by Anciong Bacon, and he taught the fighting technique to Ted Buot. In this guidebook, author Rad Maningas shares what he learned while training with...
Black Belt Fitness for Life
A 7-Week Plan to Achieve Lifelong Wellness
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
Develop and maintain a healthy body using advanced Taekwondo training principles.
In Black Belt Fitness for Life, Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang applies his four decades of experience to guide you through an innovative method of fitness using Taekwondo principles. Whether you're a beginner or veteran...
Cheng Man-ch'ing and T'ai Chi
Echoes in the Hall of Happiness
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
Cheng Man-ch’ing (1902–1975)—also romanized as Zheng Manqing— certainly played a lead role in popularizing tai chi ch'uan throughout the world and greatly influencing the way the art is perceived and practiced. This fact alone should drive all those interested in tai chi to study the man’s...
by William de Lange
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2015
Miyamoto Musashi is the most revered and celebrated swordsman in Japanese history. Yet few of the many works on the enigmatic warrior have hewn to the original sources. Fewer still have explored the emotional turmoil that drove him on to be the very best in his field. This is the first biography to...