Martial Arts category: 1527 books

The Dan Grade system in Karate is a mess! It is high time someone said so and not just complained about it, but offered up a sensible and workable solution that was both fair and intelligent. In this eBook, author and martial arts expert Tom Hill gives it a go.

In every city and town, there are men who have earned notoriety with their fists. Hardmen, bouncers, bareknuckle brawlers and enforcers, they are throwbacks to an age when disputes when settled in blood. In this revealing book, Julian Davies interviews two dozen of the toughest streetfighters...

The Book of Five Rings is a famous text written by the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in 1645, concerning Martial Arts, in particular Kenjitsu and the art of Zen. Miyamoto Musashi uses language that is as sharp and decisive as his sword - delivering in unfaltering steps the most direct path towards the...

The chapters in this anthology present an encompassing perspective of how some Chinese martial art styles—and most significantly taijiquan—developed and evolved along with deep rooted traditions of spirituality and the quest for health and longevity. Much in this volume deals with Daoist theories...

Many people believe that bodyguards lead exciting lives and the job is one that anyone who is tough, strong or intimidating could do well at. The truth is, becoming a successful bodyguard requires much more than martial arts skills and an imposing presence!  The job of a bodyguard is one that...

The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle...

Mixed Martial Arts A.K.A. Cage Fighting. In less than two decades, what started out as a cable TV special has developed into a worldwide phenomenon. A major new sport that has revolutionised our ideas about fighting. Critics dismiss the sport as `human cockfighting', supporters hail it as the sport...

At the age of twelve, Joey was a shy boy who preferred doing things alone rather than interacting with others.His parents were very concerned about their only child.He was growing up so quickly, but without the social skills that would be so important for him when he entered high school and college. They...

It’s an unmistakable light; that of a glowing computer screen in a dark room. For Dave “Vicious” Cross it was becoming part of his nightly routine. His obsession with social media and the internet was flourishing at the expense of the things that truly mattered in life. There was...

The Secrets of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo. It offers clear-cut explanations of the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. In addition to the precise detailing of judo's physical aspects,...

Master the extremely effective but relatively unknown Shin Kage Ryu jiu jitsu with this illustrated martial arts book. Shin Kage Ryu jiu jitsu has existed as a fighting system for over two hundred years, and the literal meaning of the three characters is "spirit shadow way." Originating...

Although dramatic head kicks and garrote-tight submissions may get most of the airplay in highlight reels, the stats show that punching combinations and knockouts reap more MMA victories than any other fighting technique. This boxing primer not only covers the basics, including stance, footwork, punches,...

Saijutsu: Traditional Okinawon Weapon Art is a presentation by kobujutsu master Katsumi Murakami of the powerful and subtle Okinawan art of the sai. In this succinct and authoritative martial arts manual, the art of wielding the sai, twin forked weapons-sometimes called iron rulers or truncheons-that...

Do you like swords? Do you want to know how to use them? Then this book is for you. Renowned swordsman and author Guy Windsor will take you through the principles and practice of medieval knightly combat with the longsword. The tactics and techniques come from Il Fior di Battaglia, written...