Tuttle Publishing imprint: 1545 books
by John F. Gilbey
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Here is a book crammed full of secret fighting techniques never before divulged in print: the Oriental delayed death touch, the destruction wrought on by the fingertips of an obscure Mexican; the shout of doom; the method so terrible it is practiced only in Russian torture chambers, the niceties of...
Sumo
A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome...
by J. A. Sargeant
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
This lighthearted guide to Japanese sumo is a great introduction to the sport for westerners.
Author J.A. Sargeant, sports editor for the English-language, Asahi Evening News, realized that there were many foreigners who would enjoy Sumo more if they knew more of the essential facts about it....
by P'ng Chye Khim, Donn F. Draeger
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Master the ancient Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The style of martial arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Called Shih-pa lohan shou (Eighteen Arhat...
Practical Karate Volume 4 Defense Agains
Defense Against Armed Assailants
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
The illustrations are clear and the instructions are simple, and a reasonably agile [practitioner] will not find it difficult to master these practical techniques
It really is a serious book.” - Mainichi Shimbun newspaper
Practical Karate: Defense Against Armed Assailants is the fourth...
Taekwondo Grappling Techniques
Hone Your Competitive Edge for Mixed Martial Arts [Downloadable Media Included]
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Take taekwondo beyond just kicking and punching—discover powerful grappling moves that build on the patterns you already know!
Taekwondo is the most popular Korean martial art, with over 70 million practitioners in the world. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques presents the most effective grappling...
by Ichiro Kawasaki
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
This classic book on Japanese culture and etiquette takes a candid look at Asia's most modern, yet misread society.
Here is a different book about the Japanese. A far cry from the purple prose of the starry-eyed Western visitor or the sterile style of the government gazette, The Japanese Are...
Aikido Weapons Techniques
The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual.
Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use...
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...
Ninjutsu
Facts, Legends, and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
All the facts, legends and technique of the ninja are presented here y one of the foremost authorities on the subject.
The Ninja, also known as Shinobi, inspired awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly...
The Ninja Defense
A Modern Master's Approach to Universal Dangers (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Master the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide.
In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member, founder of To-Shin Do, and acknowledged...
by Don Cunningham
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2015
Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary.
This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and...
Illustrated Ninja Handbook
Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2014
Learn to master ninjutsu techniques and the Budo warrior ethos with this informative and entertaining martial arts guide.
Welcome to the secret world of the ninja master! The Illustrated Ninja Handbook is your ultimate guide to the esoteric knowledge and teachings of the ancient Japanese shinobi....
by Kim Inglis
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2014
With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation.
In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower...