Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books

Winning in Combat Sports is a treatise on fight strategy. It is intended for boxers and mixed martial artists who currently compete or plan on competing in the amateur or pro ranks, as well as trainers and coaches involved in combat sports. The book covers both the mental and physical preparation needed to successfully compete in the ring or octagon.

The perfect training supplement for martial artists, MMA Yoga on the Mat provides the best remedies and conditioning techniques for fighters looking to gain an edge.  Khadi Madama ,"The First Lady of MMA Yoga", has synthesized decades of MMA experience and over 40 years of therapeutic...

When Michael sees movie star, Ky Lin, taking down the bad guys with her long-hair karate, all Michael wants is to be able to do just that. He convinces his karate teacher to train him, and works hard, even when the kids at school tease him. Michael is super-excited when he finds out Ky Lin and her...

It ain’t over until it’s over, so, yes, you have to finish what you start. The key to finishing a fight is often in knowing how far to go. In competition, you abide by established rules. You stop when your opponent falls or the referee tells you to stop. In competition, you leave it up to another...

Table of Contents PREFACE CHAPTER I. The History of " jiu-Jitsu," with a Description of its First Principles CHAPTER II A Healthy Stomach the Basis of All Strength—What the Japanese Eat in Summer and in Winter CHAPTER III. Feats that Strengthen...

In Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life, Graham Horwood describes the various styles of Tai Chi Chuan, exploring its roots in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism as well as elaborating on the evolution it has undergone over millennia. In order to understand the energetic method of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi...

Ueshiba Morihei, 14 décembre 1883 - 26 avril 1969 est le fondateur de l aïkido. En adaptant les techniques de combat ancestrales japonaises, il a contribué, avec Jigoro Kano et Gichin Funakoshi, à la conservation de ce savoir menacé d oubli par la modernisation de la société japonaise. Voici...

This book describes the core breathing training that is the basis of my martial practice, supported with seven video tutorials for the exercises. In the book I describe how breathing works, and how you can train your breathing, for health, fitness, and stress control. The book has internal links to the videos, and also includes a £10 discount voucher for my 6-week Breathing Course.

Get your training off to a great start—from basic kicks to practice and tournaments—this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu! Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Kung Fu...

For the first time after years of study and researches, it is possible to present to the western public a deep analysis of the most advanced and lethal fighting strategies of the Siamese tradition (Muay Thai): the Look MaiMuay Thai Boran. The Look Mai are the real “secret weapons” that every Bramajarn...

        This particular anthology on wing chun features only two authors: Dr. Joyotpaul Chaudhuri and Jeff Webb. Their academic and practical experience bring a rich text for anyone interested in this unique art, famed for its specialized training methods, combative efficiency,...

Culled from the lectures and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, one of the greatest martial artists of all time and the founder of aikido, this collection of teachings demonstrates how to apply the central theme of aikido—victory in conflict through nonviolence—to both personal and business relationships....

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Aiki Kai Australia in 2015 held a forum attended by senior women instructors from around the globe. The women shared their experiences of training in a martial art that has significantly more male practitioners than women. They discussed ways in which...

The autobiography of international karate instructor, Seamus O'Dowd. The book chronicles his journey, over a period of thirty years, from complete novice to high-ranking and respected international instructor. Simple, humorous and heart-warming, the book will inspire and entertain martial artists of all levels.