Martial Arts category: 1527 books
Ninja Mind
Harnessing the Mental Strength and Physical Abilities of the Ninjutsu Masters
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's greatest teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery!
Masters in the Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu are legendary for their ability to access seemingly endless amounts of pure strength and mental endurance to achieve their goals. The Ninja...
Karate Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.
Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you...
by Karma Senge
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
The Personal Protection Blueprint goes where the other 99% of martial art and self defense books don't go. This books actually talks about the stuff you NEED to know in a real world violent assault. Some of the topics include:
•Understanding Real Violence
•Understanding How Violent Attacks Actually...
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere
An Illustrated Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts.
Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques...
The Way of Judo
A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2013
Kodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860–1938), a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness and refinement were hallmarks of his personal...
by Ant Hive Media
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
This is a Summary of Josh Waitzkin’s The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal PerformanceJosh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind...
by Michael Pearson
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
Not a comprehensive instructional guide, this book rather aims to serve as an introductory primer that educates the general public and traditional martial arts enthusiasts about the Krav Maga system of self defense, fighting and fitness.
The purpose of this book is to serve an invaluable complementary...
A Path of Mastery
Lessons On Wing Chun and Life from Sifu Francis Fong
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2016
With over 50 years of experience in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Sifu Francis Fong is recognized as one of the top Wing Chun instructors and martial artists in the world. A Path of Mastery contains lessons taught to Senior Instructor Jim Brault through thousands of hours of training over more than two decades....
by Tri Thong Dang
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2012
A perfect introduction to Tai Chi for beginners!
More than a martial art, T'ai Chi is a holistic method of self-healing, a form of moving meditation and a philosophical way of life. Health, relaxation, and self-defense are but a few of the many reasons cited for practicing this traditional...
Muay Thai Counter Techniques
Competitive Skills and Tactics for Success
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2013
This thoroughly revised edition of *Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Boxing Techniques *teaches intermediate Muay Thai fighters how to counter a wide range of opponents' attacks. Author Christoph Delp explains the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition, demonstrates historical and...
Karate Breaking Techniques
With Practical Applications for Self-Defense
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Karate Breaking Techniques is the first book devoted solely to the art and techniques of breaking objects.
The author, a highly experienced martial arts instructor and former Green Beret, explains clearly and systematically how to break boards, bricks, and other objects, and discusses practical...
Jeet Kune Do
The Arsenal of Self-Expression
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2012
Apply the combat science of Bruce Lee's revolutionary martial art!
This martial arts manual describes his research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques. Bruce Lee wrote of "three stages of cultivation" that lie along the path to JKD mastery:
The Stage of Innocence—this...
Taekwondo Grappling Techniques
Hone Your Competitive Edge for Mixed Martial Arts [Downloadable Media Included]
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Take taekwondo beyond just kicking and punching—discover powerful grappling moves that build on the patterns you already know!
Taekwondo is the most popular Korean martial art, with over 70 million practitioners in the world. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques presents the most effective grappling...
Aikido Weapons Techniques
The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual.
Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use...