Martial Arts category: 1527 books
The Essence of Budo
A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2010
The study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over forty years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do,...
A Killing Art
The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do, Updated and Revised
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
The eagerly anticipated updated return of a bestselling martial arts classic
The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the world’s most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their art is ancient and filled with old dynasties and superhuman feats. In fact, Tae Kwon Do...
by Heinz Duthel
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2013
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos. Descended from...
How to Win a Fight
A Guide to Avoiding and Surviving Violence
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Two veteran martial arts instructors and a renowned comic book illustrator deliver the ultimate course in self-defense
More than three million Americans are involved in a violent physical encounter every year. In these situations, knowledge is power, and few teachers are better equipped to...
Japanese Throwing Weapons
Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Master the Japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in Japan, known as shuriken-jutsu. Daniel...
Police Kung Fu
The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Master the effective, practical style of Kung Fu practiced by the Taiwanese police with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Police Kung Fu: The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police is a comprehensive approach for the realistic use of traditional kung fu by law enforcement...
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...
Tae Kwon Do
Secrets of Korean Karate
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
"Clearly written, easily understood
one of the most significant contributions to the art of footand fist fighting.” - The Japan Times
Tae Kwon Do is a fighting art which employs almost all parts of the body in offensive and defensive moves. The techniques consist of many individual...
by Shinzo Takagaki, Harold E. Sharp
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Master the sport of Judo with this illustrated martial arts manual.
The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used judo techniques, or "wazas." Illustrated...
Hand Is My Sword
A Karate Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Karate means "emptyhand," but the one who masters this book will never be emptyhanded.
In fact, he will be a master of the ultimate in selfdefense, for here are the martial arts fundamentals, the basic katas and techniques as taught by Robert Trias, holder of the eighth degree...
Secrets of Phoenix Eye Fist Kung Fu
The Art of Chuka Shaolin
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2000
Master the terrifyingly effective Phoenix Eye Fist style of Chinese Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The Secrets of Phoenix-Eye Fist Kung-Fu depicts an enormously potent art, also known as Chuka Shaolin, that does not depend on strength or size. Instead, it utilizes a special...
Karate Terminology
Japanese to English Translations
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2012
This eBook offers Japanese to English translations of the vast majority of words and phrases used in martial arts today. Written by Karate expert Tom Hill it is a useful addition to any martial arts fan's bookshelf.
Raw Combat:
The Underground World of Mixed Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
A unique look into a side of MMA that only a few know and only Genia can give. —Chris Palmquist, partner, MixedMartialArts.com
Out Freakin' Cold
Forget pay-per-view. Forget championship belts or sanctioning bodies. This is Mixed Martial Arts combat in its purest, rawest form. Follow...
Chinese Kung-Fu (Kenpo)
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2005
Learn the ancient self-defense system of Kempo with this illustrated martial arts guide.
Kempo is one of the oldest, most dynamic martial arts. It is a derivative of Kung-Fu developed in southern China over a thousand years ago. This book proves that Kenpo, although an ancient military art,...