Martial Arts category: 1527 books

Martial arts, combat, fighting, whatever you call it, goes hand-in-hand with courage, toughness, dedication, and focus. What sets the formidable fighter apart from other martial artists is that he or she approaches the training with the intent to develop an edge that allows him or her to dominate...

Principles and drills to make you a better fighterWith over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In this book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and...

With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor...

Judo Formal Techniques is "The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published" (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic "free practice" forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), the book provides essential instruction in the throwing and...

A behind-the-scenes look at the life of the most extraordinary martial artist of all time—Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon is a photographic catalog of all facets of this fascinating man, from the start of his career to his untimely and tragic death in 1973....

Here they are, available for the first time in one collection, Bruce Lee's conversations with the press from 1958 to 1973. Words of the Dragon is an anthology of rare newspaper and magazine interviews with Bruce Lee, many not previously published in the United States, revealing new words and...

Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things they use every day—like hand-eye coordination, for example. We use hand-eye coordination for everything from writing to playing sports to using a computer. Practicing martial arts can improve your...

There is more to martial arts than kicking, blocking, and striking. Each style has a tradition and history of its own. Compare the differences between karate, kung fu, capoeira, kendo, and sumo to find out what it takes to be a true master. Along the way, compare numbers like a math master! This nonfiction...

“This book is a warmhearted handshake, a graceful and practical invitation to enter and blend with the ahhh of the world. It is as natural and wise an introduction to the spirit of the martial arts as you can find on paper.”—**Jack Kornfield, bestselling author of A Path with Heart  ** In his...

Since the beginning of time, men have engaged in hand-to-hand combat. In Ancient Greece, they called it Pankration, a no-holds-barred battle. Over time, one complete combat system was replaced by a variety of limited ones like karate, boxing, and wrestling. In the modern age this created an eternal...

RESPECTED, REVERED—AND EXPENDABLE Pain. Getting ripped off. Watching your potential wither on the vine due to contractual disputes that arise when people view you as their property. More pain. For the upper echelon of professional athletes in mixed martial arts, like can resemble the nightmare,...

Conquering Jiu Jitsu: The Essential Guide For A Jiu Jitsu Beginner This book covers several different topics including: Chapter 1: What Is Jiu Jitsu Chapter 2: An Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Chapter 3: Equipment For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chapter 4: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu And...

Are you a lean-mean-fighting machine who has had years of martial arts training? If so, then you don’t need a book on self-defence. This book is written for the people who do need a book on self-defence; the people who can’t fight. Maybe they’re not so young any more, or a bit overweight, or...

In chat rooms, magazine articles and martial arts clubs there are people who love and people who hate pressure points.Both camps have their reasons why they believe as they do and arguments ensue.Bruce Everett Miller is experienced in Chinese and Western medical practices and is the...