Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books
by Darren Yas Parr
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2018
The role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability,...
by Mark Hatmaker
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Offering cohesion and clarification for what is currently a loose collection of strategies, this reference delves into the ground and pound” fighting method-winning a fight by striking an opponent after a takedown. Demonstrating through fight metrics how just as many matches are won by strikes...
Wing Chun Kung-Fu Volume 3
Weapons & Advanced Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1992
In Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 3: Weapons & Advanced Techniques, the final Wing Chun book in this Chinese martial arts series, author Dr. Joseph Wayne Smith applies dynamic scientific methodology to Wing Chun training tools and weapons, providing a complete analysis of why and how each item is used....
by Kogel, Helmut
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2010
This book is intended to aid both the experienced Karate student and those just starting up to find their way in the theoretical and historical background of Karate. The varied facets of Karate first become obvious to the Karate student after many years of intensive training and study of the roots of Okinawa's Martial Arts.
Advanced Jujitsu
The Science Behind the Gentle Art
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Have you ever wondered how your sensei seems to capture and redirect his opponent’s energy so effectively and effortlessly?
In Advanced Jujitsu: The Science Behind the Gentle Art, American Ju-Jitsu Association co-founder George Kirby explains how and why your sensei seems to have access...
Journey to the Heart of Aikido
The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2013
Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary founder of Aikido. After a lifetime of practice and teaching in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Anno Sensei conveys through his teachings...
Advanced Longsword
Form and Function
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2016
This book builds on the foundation laid in The Medieval Longsword, and teaches you how to train Fiore dei Liberi’s Art of Arms, as shown in his 1410 manuscript ll Fior di Battaglia. Renowned swordsman and author Guy Windsor explains three of the longsword forms that are used every day in The School...
The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga
Improve Flexibility, Balance and Strength for Higher Kicks, Faster Strikes, Smoother Throws, Safer F
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Watch Out for the Pointy End:
Knife Defence Manual to Assist in Training Citizens, Law Enforcement and Security Personnel
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2017
Most knife attacks are knifings, which means they start up close and personal, and not from the distances usually displayed in movies.
Knifings are most often done with one arm trying to control you as the other weapon arm stabs in short repetitive strikes like a sewing machine. That is the...
Bagua Daoyin
A Unique Branch of Daoist Learning, A Secret Skill of the Palace
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2008
The beautiful, complex movements of Bagua require a lifetime to master fully, but can be practised with significant physical and mental health benefit at any level. In this highly illustrated guide, Master He, a fifth generation practitioner, introduces the ancient Daoist principles on which Bagua...
Empty Hand
The Essence of Budo Karate
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
The Lifework of a Grandmaster of Karate Budo is the path of the Japanese traditional martial arts. Mabuni Kenei has followed this path for almost eight decades until now. He belongs to the last masters taught directly by the founders of modern karatedo. The son and heir of Mabuni Kenwa - the founder...
by Patsy Loski
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2013
This book covers several topics including:
Chapter 1: Aikido Chapter 2: Aikido dojo Chapter 3: Aikido arts martial Chapter 4: Aikido basic complete technique Chapter 5: Aikido exercise teaching training Chapter 6: Aikido combat Chapter 7: Aikido ki Chapter 8: Aikido everyday in life Chapter...
The Way of Aiki
A Path of Unity, Confluence and Harmony
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2009
Aikido goes beyond martial arts: it does not only resolve conflict in a constructive way but it also develops our intuition. It gives us an insight that changes old paradigms and transforms our current vision of the world, our mind and spirit, through the practice of harmonious universal movements...
Muay Thai Sport
The Procedures for Technical Practicing
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
From the heart of South East Asia rose the most dangerous sport on two feet. Muay Thai Boxing is a part of the culture of Thailand and has mainly been depicted as an ancient martial art, until now.
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