Martial Arts category: 1527 books
Dueling with O-sensei
Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage - Expanded Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2016
If there were an 'ordinary martial arts book', this would be its evil twin. Unflinchingly honest, writing from an unique, insider-turned-outsider's perspective, Ellis explores aspects of budō, its philosophies and dilemmas through the lens of aikido, a modern martial art whose founder is discussed in...
by Kevin Secours, Brett Jacques, Scott Anderson
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2016
Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo—developed by the Soviet Red Army—became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality...
by Robert Agar-Hutton
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
This eBook does NOT contain a list of different specific exercises or details on how to perform exercises. This is something a little more audacious, this is a list of different types of exercise and why, as a martial artist, they can benefit you.
A martial artist’s performance will be improved...
The Essence of Shaolin White Crane
Martial Power and Qigong
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
The secrets of internal power are revealed in this expert guide to internal and external martial qigong. This comprehensive martial arts training guide explores White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), one of the most famous martial styles developed in China. Martial arts qigong is integral to White Crane Kung...
by Stu Fanning
Language: English
Release Date: December 24, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 24, 2011
Bojutsu is a modern combative martial art employing the stick as a weapon. The roots of Bojutsu are found in virtually all martial arts that use these weapons, and the specific techniques and training methods used in this system are the result of the developers’ extensive training in several martial...
Knife-on-Knife and Multiple Opponent Knife Defense Strategies
Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #8
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 step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate...
Beyond the Known
The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Written by one of the world's greatest living t'ai mantis system teachers, Beyond the Known is about the martial arts quest, and a mediation on the art of discipleship.
In a series of parables relating the experiences of an unusually talented but otherwise typical martial artist, it calls for...
by Michael DeMarco, Daniel Rosenberg, John Donohue
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2017
This two-volume anthology conveniently contains useful academic tools for studying the combative arts. Each chapter will prove special to all interested in the intellectual side to the martial arts. Some chapters provide fine details for categorizing the variety of what we commonly refer to as "martial...
Pressure-Point Fighting
A Guide to the Secret Heart of Asian Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Supplement your martial arts skills with this expert guide to pressure point fighting.
Western students of Asian martial arts have long been haunted by the aching suspicion that something is missing from the arts they love and practice wholeheartedly—something intangible, but something so...
The Katas
The Meaning behind the Movements
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2010
The embodiment of the ancient knowledge that underlies the dedication-to-perfection philosophy of Japan
• How mastering these specific movement sequences known as katas provides a way to deepen one’s martial arts practice spiritually
• Explores the psychological and social importance...
Knife Defense (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 John Donohue, Kimberly Taylor, David Lowry
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
This two-volume anthology conveniently contains useful academic tools for studying the combative arts. Each chapter will prove special to all interested in the intellectual side to the martial arts. Some chapters provide fine details for categorizing the variety of what we commonly refer to as "martial...
by Kathy Campbell
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Martial arts are extremely popular today, and teens will be captivated by the history of the fighting sports. This volume takes a look at kung fu and tai chi chuan in China; the practices of the Japanese samurai warriors as well as jujitsu, judo, sumo, and karate; and the global rise of martial arts...
by Adam T. Heath, David L. Hudson, Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Mixed martial arts hasn't been dubbed the world's fastest growing sport for nothing. It's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago—and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck...