Martial Arts category: 1527 books

Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things they use every day—like confidence, for example. Confidence—feeling good about what you can do—gives you courage to try new things. It helps you do your best, at school, in sports, and throughout...

How did Jackie Chan become one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in the world? Find out in this exciting biography of this martial artist turned international film superstar. When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going...

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....

       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**...

"Self-Defense For Modern Times" gives new insight into the benefits of modern day martial arts training. This may be the first book to explain ancient martial arts philosophies and how they translate into effective self-defense. Discover how you can defend different attacks as they happen in real...

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...

       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**...

In the vein of Bruce Lee's famous "be water, my friend" speech as referenced by Tom Brady comes a guide to harnessing your energy to increase focus and peace. "A fascinating and helpful book for everyone trying to make sense of our crazy world." - Joe Hyams, Author of Zen...

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...

If you want to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and look like a MMA fighter without steroids, good genetics, or throwing precious time and hard-earned money down the drain at the gym...then read on. We've all seen the fantastic physiques of the MMA fighters at the various fight tournaments on TV and admire...

A concise book that offers insight in the difference between Martial Arts. This book will give the Parent solid information on what to look for, what they are seeing and questions to ask a prospective instructor for their child.

When one sees the title of this book, the first questions that might come to mind is what kind of title is that? And what is so challenging about pajamas? The answer is that while pajamas are comfortable clothes that we put on for comfort, there is much they can teach us. Using the analogy of pajamas...

When we think of martial arts, we think of self defense, but for the true practitioner it is so much more than that. It is a mindset, a form of mental discipline that enables the warrior to face any challenge with grace and strength. In The Warrior Mind, Jim Pritchard, a disciple of legendary Ninjitsu...

A COMPLETE TRAINING GUIDE FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCED Packed with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts. •Translation of Ancient...