Martial Arts category: 1527 books
Meditations on Violence
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
ForeWord's Book of the Year Award FINALIST - 2008
USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2008
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real-World Violence.
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical...
by Ben Stevens
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2009
An A-Z guide to martial arts heroes Who gave Bruce Lee advice on kicking and taught Muhammad Ali how to punch? Which Welshman is revered in Japan as a karate expert, novelist and environmentalist? On which film did Jackie Chan fracture his skull and almost lose his life? All these questions and more...
When Buddhists Attack
The Curious Relationship Between Zen and the Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book.
Film, television and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat. While these media overly romanticize...
KARATE - BENEATH THE SURFACE
Spiritual Content of Kata
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2017
This book is for Martial Artists, who train their bodies and minds but have yet to find the spirit that lies deep within their art.
Martial Arts are brutal and deadly forms of fighting, however, they also contain the potential to go beyond the surface of skin and bones defensive and aggressive...
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2018
It is helpful to learn how to approach a frightening situation with a controlled calmness. Having "been there" prior to the actual encounter is a great way to condition your body and mind, even if you have only "been there" in training.
Learning the martial arts can take...
by Susan Lynn Peterson
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Whether you're an inspiring black belt or just a fan of martial arts action, you'll enjoy this collection of twenty exciting stories about the great heroes of the martial arts.
The stories include dramatic victories, wily strategies, and triumphs over long odds—from the great Tsukahara Bokuden's...
Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
Digital Edition With Bonus Content
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2015
Announcing the digital edition of Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura!
Author Fumio Demura began his training in martial arts in his early years. He studied kendo as a means of building strength and improving...
Striking Distance
Bruce Lee and the Dawn of Martial Arts in America
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2016
In the spring of 1959, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lee returned to San Francisco, the city of his birth. Although the martial arts were widely unknown in America, Bruce encountered a robust fight culture in the Bay Area, populated with talented and trailblazing practitioners such as Lau Bun, Chinatown’s...
Arnis
Reflections on the History and Development of Filipino Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts.
Featured are insightful essays by Filipino martial artists:
Krishna K. Godhania
Antonio E. Somera
Abner G. Pasa
Dr. Jopet Laraya
Felipe P. beano,...
by Nick Roberts
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Many people dream about learning martial arts. When they finally take the plunge, they often jump in blindly, unable to articulate exactly what they hope to get from their training. This book helps students clarify their own training goals while providing objective ways to evaluate schools and questions...
Martial Structure
How to Maximize Your Martial Arts Skills through Body Alignment, Movement, and Breathing
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
A guide to becoming faster, more powerful, and more effective in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure
In all martial disciplines—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—real martial skill does not require the development of large muscles or great strength...
by Diane Skoss
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Take a look at the martial arts section in your local library or bookstore and you'll find a huge selection of titles, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime. What you won't find is much in the way of accurate information on the authentic fighting traditions of the Japanese samurai. Sword & Spirit,...
by Robert Agar-Hutton
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
A collection of three short essays on the martial art of Tai Chi and on other arts...
For anyone who is interested in taking up martial arts (and perhaps especially Tai Chi) or for anyone who is a martial artist already, here are some thoughts on different (and maybe important) aspects...
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks
89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2012
A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight!
This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo,...