Martial Arts category: 1527 books

The Fundamentals of Judo identifies the essential techniques that define Judo as a fighting art and looks at how students should practise and develop these key skills. The core techniques are analysed in depth and through step-by-step photography for the benefit of both beginner and experienced Judo...

Written specifically for the Western practitioner, Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate blends modern science and philosophy with the traditional wisdoms—drawn from classic t'ai chi literature—that underlie Chinese martial arts. Author Rick Barrett authoritatively describes a wide range of movements,...

Have you ever seen people moving around in the park in a slow manner with their arms positioned in the air and standing on one or two legs in complete silence? Would you like to know more about what they’re doing and the practice known as Tai chi? Are you constantly stressed and need...

Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is one of the most widely-practiced Tàijíquan forms in the world today, and the form that most people first learn. Gentle enough to be suitable for the elderly, yet challenging enough to stretch even the most experienced practitioner, it is also one of the most accessible...

Movies have popularized some of the most famous martial arts in modern days, but are they really related to real life survival when it comes to espionage? A spy must fight for survival in the quickest way he can and, for this reason, strategies tend to be more important than techniques when it comes...

“It’s Hermione Granger meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets the Ice Capades meets Mean Girls." —The New York Times "Takes on weighty and relevant questions of gender, ability, leadership, immigration... with intelligence, deftness and precision." —Kirkus Reviews,...

"Passione, emozione, ma anche un pensiero concreto rispetto alla pratica: un libro che ha per oggetto il tema della difesa personale e lo analizza parlando dell’uomo e della società, attraverso una lente di lettura che viene fornita dalla filosofia delle arti marziali." La crisi che investe...

Learn the 8 secret skills of an ex-IDF Special Forces operator that will keep you safe and prepare you for any situation - from a street mugging all the way to a full blown global catastrophe! This is a great start to becoming more prepared for any situation. Our world is truly strange that...

Fighting techniques of the forerunners of the NAVY SEALS During World War 2 it became clear to the Navy that a group of covert raiders would need to be trained to clear the way for amphibious landings in both Europe and the Pacific. With not much more than swim shorts, mask, fins and explosives these...

The United States Flag is given to the wife of Sergeant Benjamin Premiers.Sergeant Premiers, killed in Iraq was in the United States Air Force. Sergeant Premiers husband to Volette Nicole Premiers and father to Donta and Carl Premiers. Now that Volettes husband is dead she is forced to move...

This book is the result of many years of teaching self defense specifically to women. The book takes the lessons learned from the students in teaching the subject and presents them in a total approach. This book gives several fundamental concepts in martial arts in language and approach that is natural...

Taekwondo deserves some special attention because of its importance as a sport with a unique history and influence. This anthology, as part of our projects to provide stellar articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, provides high quality materials about taekwondo you will not find elsewhere. ...

Jeremy Augusta is the founder of Combat Sports Insurance, the countries only insurance business of any kind dedicated to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Jeremy has worked with hundreds of MMA event promotions, gyms and other industry businesses all over the world. Having now has sold...

This is the story of Sensei Reese Rigbys journey into Isshin-ryu karate-do from beginner white belt to ninth-degree black belt grandmaster, starting with his school of fourteen students in 1973 and growing to approximately three hundred karate students and an additional one hundred combined cardio...