Martial Arts category: 1527 books
Beast
Blood, Struggle, and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2015
Mixed martial arts is America's fastest-growing sport--around the country, new gyms open their doors and enthusiastic viewers tune in to UFC matches. Although some dismiss it as brutal combat, its fighters are among the most dedicated athletes in any arena. But MMA also takes a heavy toll on the body,...
The Fighting Spirit of Japan
The Esoteric Study of the Martial Arts and Way of Life in Japan
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2018
An examination of the place of the martial arts in Japanese culture includes discussions of the history, philosophy, and techniques of judo, karate, wrestling, and fencing.
Jujitsu Terminology
English to Japanese and Japanese to English in alphabetical order
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Most of the Jujitsu terminology any student of the Japanese Martial Arts will ever need. In Japanese to English and English to Japanese. By Tom Hill; 40 years Martial Arts experience, 3rd Dan BKA (British Karate Association), 4th Dan Academy of Goju Ryū, 6th Dan Shotokan; Jin Sei Kai, 8th Dan Goju.co.uk & Chief instructor, Special Advisor to; Combat Jujitsu Hellas.
Kama
Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura, is available for the first time in 20 years! The new digital version of Kama is a must-have for all martial arts enthusiasts and students of martial arts techniques. Bonus content includes four Black Belt magazine interviews with Demura, one of...
by Thomas Foster
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2014
In my experience people are not awed by what they can understand, only by what they cannot. That is why books containing so much mystical mumbo jumbo nonsense attract readers. Sadly such nonsense will do you no good when it comes to actually learning the sword. That was my main reason for writing...
Win in the Fight! Encyclopedia of fight (Muay Thai, ММА, Кickboxing).
Volume I – Muay Thai. Study guide (reducted promotional version).
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2017
Whatever we say, we always aim for the victory!
Especially if it is a martial arts fight. Nowadays Muay Thai, MMA and K-1 are the clear favorites among the professional fights shows. Thus the first volume (part) of the “Encyclopedia of fight” tells about...
Street Self-Defense
16 Techniques on how to Protect Yourself in the City
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2014
This book presents the fundamentals of street fighting in the form of a manual for beginners. It does not contain any secrets, all the techniques are very simple and are simply described. The book is dedicated to a very important topic how to survive in situation when violence or attack happens, how...
by Lor Mun Mak
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2013
Learn what is more important than grabs, strikes and kicks when defending against multiple opponents. Many of the solutions proposed for multiple opponents will not work against effective attacking groups and weapons. Toughness and aggression can only get you so far. What appears effective on the...
Taekwondo Poomsae
The Fighting Scrolls
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2014
This martial arts book digs deep into the standard Taekwondo patterns to extract proven fighting methods that unite ancient philosophy and strategy to teach effective, tactical self defence. The book follows the history of the Korean people, starting with the myths of its origins dating from 2333 BC,...
by Tri Thong Dang
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martialarts 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...
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Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2015
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...
Samurai Weapons
Tools of the Warrior
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
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...
Korean Karate
Free Fighting Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
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...
The Mokuso Yame Series: Book 1
Methods of Instruction for the Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2014
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...