Martial Arts Self Defence category: 1396 books
Book of Six Rings
Secrets of the Spiritual Warrior (Life Lessons and Intuitive Development Inspired by the Masters of Budo)
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Learn the secrets of the spiritual warrior with this martial arts book.
Survival in life, whether it's combat or everyday living, demands that you press every advantage—and what could be better than knowing what an aggressor will do before he or she does it, or learning how to make wiser...
by Bruce Everett Miller
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
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...
Kendo
A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.
Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock...
by John McGee
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2012
Written for the general public as well as the experienced practitioner, The Black Belt – How To Do Karate, The Art of Personal Self-Defense is an easy to understand step-by-step karate instruction book. Trained by two of the world’s all-time greatest martial arts Masters, Numano and Otani, and...
by P'ng Chye Khim, Donn F. Draeger
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Master the ancient Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The style of martial arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Called Shih-pa lohan shou (Eighteen Arhat...
Sword and Brush
The Spirit of the Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 1995
This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts—from archery to flower arranging—is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts.
Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied...
Knife Offense (Five Books in One)
Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2018
The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed instruction in how to manipulate and defend...
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2018
As a samurai, warrior, and soldier, Miyamoto Musashi viewed sword fighting as a study in strategy and tactics, thinking of the quickest way to defeat the enemy. War strategy is a zero-sum game. He wins who can ably apply his understanding of strategy to enhance his tactics, and his opponent loses....
by Nicklaus Suino, Richard Babin, Deborah Klens-Bigman
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special two-part digital anthology in support of this thesis.
**Kimberly Taylor**...
Fight Like a Physicist
The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
USA Best Books Award WINNER - 2015
CRUSHES MYTHS. UTTERLY BRILLIANT! An in-depth look into the physics behind martial arts
Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book gives you an “unfair advantage” by unraveling the complex science of effective...
Warrior Origins
The Historical and Legendary Links Between the Bodhidharma's, Shaolin Kung-Fu, Karate and Ninjutsu
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
Essential reading for martial arts practitioners and students of BuddhismThis book considers the universal question posed by both martial artists and practitioners of eastern religions regarding the origins of each style or school. It delineates the ancestries of the most famous and popular martial...
by wim demeere
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2017
Learn how professional fighters use devastating leg kicks to beat their opponents!
The leg kick is without a doubt one of the most effective weapons a Mixed Martial Arts fighter can have in his arsenal. When used correctly, it cripples an opponent’s strategy, takes away his power and undermines...
by Kimberly Taylor, Jonathan Seckler, Nicklaus Suino
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2017
If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special two-part digital anthology in support of this thesis.
**Kimberly Taylor**...
Managing Failure
Formidable Fighter, #10
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2018
We can learn a lot from failure. Failure, when studied, brings enlightenment. One of the greatest pitfalls of group martial arts training is failing to ask: “What can go wrong?” Combat in any form or way is a potentially dangerous activity. There are only you and your opponent on the field of...