Martial Arts category: 1527 books
Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do
Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2015
Compiled from Bruce Lee's own notes and writings, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the seminal book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee himself.
Jeet Kune Do was a revolutionary new approach to the martial arts in its time and is the principal reason why Bruce Lee is revered as a pioneer...
Japan's Ultimate Martial Art
An Insider Looks at the Japanese Martial Arts and Surviving in the Land of Bushido and Zen
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art.
The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor...
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...
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...
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...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Martial Arts Handbook on the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Martial Arts Handbook on the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques
How to Defend Yourself Quick Start Guide - MMA Training Tips
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2013
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Martial Arts Handbook on the Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Techniques
What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It is both a martial art and a combat sport that focuses on grappling in order for you to defeat your opponent submit.
Much of the technique was adapted...
Warrior Wisdom
(Analysis of Sun Tzu's the Art of War, Shokatsu Komei's the Tactics, and More)
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2013
Martial arts legend Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata presents a brilliant analysis for modern readers of the most famous work of martial strategy, The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Warrior Wisdom also includes an analysis of the lesser-known The Tactics of Shokatsu Komei, as well as additional warrior tactics...
Warrior's Way
A Guide To Lifelong Learning In The Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2015
With over 35 years experience in the martial arts, author and teacher, James Eke, takes readers on a journey to better understanding not only the process of training in the martial arts but the process of becoming all that they can be in life. Warrior's Way will help you achieve all of your goals...
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...
The Secrets of Kyusho
Pressure Point Fighting
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
All moves in martial arts and self-defense aim at finding the opponent’s weak spots and using these to ultimately control and subdue him.
Although the knowledge of the human physique has increased recently, descriptions of punch and pressure techniques in most martial arts books focus only...
by Andy Dickinson
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2019
Growing up with fear and shame as constant companions, Andy Dickinson knows firsthand the struggles of life and finding meaning in the midst of it all. When faced with insurmountable difficulties and incredible odds stacked against him, he simply wouldn't give up and kept going when others quit.
A...
Ali vs. Inoki
The Forgotten Fight That Inspired Mixed Martial Arts and Launched Sports Entertainment
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
Inoki can use his bare fists. He can use karate. This is serious. There’s $10 million involved. I wouldn’t pull a fraud on the public. This is real. There’s no plan. The blood. The holds. The pain. Everything is going to be real. I’m not here in this time of my life to come out with some...
by Zac Robinson
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2012
Mixed Martial Arts IQ is the Ultimate Trivia book for every MMA fan, from the casual to the hardcore. In it you'll find 250 trivia questions broken down into five rounds and ten categories: The Numbers Game, The Champs, The Cities, Events and Venues, The Injuries, The Knockouts and Submissions, The...