Jun 15 2012

Self Defence Martial Arts

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Bartitsu: the Gentlemanly Art of Self Defence


The Law and Martial Arts


The Law and Martial Arts


$17.94


Carl Brown–attorney, author and black-belt judo instructor–describes the legal policies that can protect or indict an individual who uses martial arts techniques in self-defense. Topics include assault and battery, the law and self-defesne, martial arts weapons and the law, what’s legal in your state, and a table of cases.

Martial Arts in Action


Martial Arts in Action


$8.04


Get in the game with Crabtree’s exciting series on some of children’s favorite sports. Features: — the history of the sport — basic rules of play — equipment and safety precautions — techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills — action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves — emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork — how the professional leagues work Kick into high gear with Martial Arts in Action. Children will learn about karate, tae kwon do, jujitsu, judo, and kung fu. Important concepts are also discussed, including, self-defense, self-discipline, self-confidence, concentration, and balance. Other topics include: — the dojo or school — uniforms and belts — warming up

Women in the Martial Arts


Women in the Martial Arts


$3.95


Many women learn of martial arts through a male companion’s interest in kung-fu movies or a six-week self-defense course. Some venture beyond. This book contains the stories, in essay and poetry form, of a group of women who have trained for at least seven years in this demanding activity. Many speak of martial arts as an equalizer of power, with skill being more important than raw strength. Other benefits include endurance, confidence, and determination. There are a variety of viewpoints among this select group, which ranges from a physically disabled student to a Native American practitioner. This collection fills an important niche in a male-dominated sport.

Zen in the Martial Arts


Zen in the Martial Arts


$3.46


"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."–"Samurai Maximum." Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.

KI and the Way of the Martial Arts


KI and the Way of the Martial Arts


$6.72


While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one’s inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu–an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher–shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make training in martial arts more meaningful, effective, and personally and spiritually rewarding. Tokitsu emphasizes the mental aspects of martial arts practice including: The importance of ki development Seme, or capturing your opponent’s mind Understanding ma, the spatial relationship in combat Studying these concepts, he explains, gives martial artists the tools to train for a lifetime and at the very highest level. Tokitsu also gives a historical and cultural survey of budo, and explains how the Western view of budo training is different than the Japanese–a perspective rarely available to Western martial artists.

Martial Arts for Dummies


Martial Arts for Dummies


$21.75


There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline. Whether you’re already studying a style of fighting or you’re just considering it, you’ll find everything you need to know in this helpful, friendly guide (including which movies to check out ). The book breaks down the differences and presents the basics of each style of fighting, so you can make an informed choice about which style you want to study. You’ll also find out what makes for a good instructor, so you can be sure that you’re learning from the best. And there’s much more. You’ll find out: What martial arts is and is not Five resolutions you must accept Understanding the role of the instructor How to set goals for yourself All about the proper clothes, shoes, and equipment How to prevent injuries The philosophy of self defense All about competing in tournaments About Meditation and breathing techniques The lowdown on weapons There’s also a helpful glossary of foreign-language terminology that you’ll frequently encounter in the "dojo – " that’s the training hall – so you’ll always be prepared. Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, or a new way to sharpen your mind, "Martial Arts For Dummies" is all you need to get started in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, or any other style

Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement


Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement


$5.7


Whether you’re a beat cop or a SWAT team specialist, you’ll benefit from the tried-and-true methods explained in this book. Destined to become a bible of law enforcement self-defense, "Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement" offers instruction in techniques and tactics that specifically address the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons teach readers the theory behind strikes and kicks, come-alongs and takedowns, psychological defensive tactics, and techniques including one-hand defenses and defenses.

Essential Anatomy: For Healing & Martial Arts


Essential Anatomy: For Healing & Martial Arts


$25.65


This unique book will familiarize healing practitioners and martial artists with basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions, allowing those engaged in healing and martial arts to develop a more complete, holistic, and scientifically forward-looking understanding of the body. Overviews of philosophical and conceptual underpinnings are followed by detailed drawings and diagrams of the body’s internal systems, as seen by both traditions. Written in a clear and concise style, this beautiful and informative book presents information previously unavailable in any single text, making it an essential work for students, healing professionals, and martial artists. This lavishly illustrated book includes: Over 147 color drawings and 54 duotone photographs An easy-to-understand overview of Western anatomical concepts A detailed overview of Eastern medical principles, including information previously available only in specialized, costly medical texts A comprehensive listing of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, cross-referenced to nerves, blood vessels, and other anatomical landmarks Twenty essential self-massage and revival techniques Detailed principles of pressure point fighting, as used in traditional Asian martial arts

Mastering Sambo for Mixed Martial Arts


Mastering Sambo for Mixed Martial Arts


$21.61


The founders of Russian sambo sifted through all of the worldas martial arts, including judo and jiujitsu, to get the most combat-effective techniques available. Each technique was carefully dissected and considered for its merits in achieving samboas ultimate goal: to stop an armed or unarmed adversary in the least time possible. In this book, author Scott Sonnon traces the development of the four types of sambo (self-defense, sport-wrestling, combat sambo and Spetsnaz) and then focuses on samboas mixed martial arts applications. Here he reveals the signature asaddlea techniques that have made him one of the most respected leg-lock coaches in the world. With 101 step-by-step moves a including entries, sweeps, passes, recounters and a host of submissions a this series is a must for all MMA competitors searching for an edge over the competition. Sambo prides itself on fast-wrestling, with only 60 seconds of groundfighting permitted. In mixed martial arts, however, these locks only work 20 percent of the time and aren’t worth sacrificing quality position. As a result, Sonnon modified traditional sambo to become a alower-halfa positional approach so that fighters could both strike and defend against strikes, maintain positional dominance and easily transition from one submission to the next in a chess-like fashion, as Brazilian Jiujitsu has become known for in the aupper-halfa game. Now you too can learn these winning strategies from one of the best sambo instructors in the world.

Martial Arts


Martial Arts


$3.46


Completely redesigned for today’s young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.

MARTIAL ARTS


MARTIAL ARTS


$24.5


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Martial Mechanics: Maximum Results with Minimum Effort in the Practice of the Martial Arts


Martial Mechanics: Maximum Results with Minimum Effort in the Practice of the Martial Arts


$17.02


Interest in a wide range of martial arts grows exponentially each year, but few practitioners understand the scientific forces that underlie these arts. The originators of ancient traditional systems intuitively grasped the body mechanics behind their disciplines, and thus were capable of generating uncanny striking force. Contemporary students, on the other hand, often fail to achieve the high levels of technical proficiency they desire because they are unaware of these laws and how they work in a martial arts context. Drawing on the author’s decades of experience as both student and teacher, "Martial Mechanics "explains, in humorous, easy-to-understand language, how physics and kinesiology affect martial arts techniques and how readers can best utilize them to make them faster, more powerful, and hence more effective in actual combat. Featuring black-and-white photographs throughout, "Martial Mechanics" is written for both internal and external martial artists, " "mixed martial arts practitioners with an interest in competition or self-defense, students of kung fu, karate, taekwondo, muay thai boxing, kickboxing, wing chun, and more. Even many of the traditional grappling arts utilize certain striking techniques, and their disciples as well can improve their percussive skills with this practical guide.

Martial Maneuvers: Fighting Principles and Tactics of the Internal Martial Arts


Martial Maneuvers: Fighting Principles and Tactics of the Internal Martial Arts


$5.18


In "Martial Maneuvers, "Phillip Starr demonstrates that while the internal martial arts–Taijiquan, Bagua Zhang, and Xingyi Quan–might be considered ineffective for practical self-defense, they in fact have a long history of combat use. Starr argues that most teachers and practitioners of the internal arts have forgotten their rich martial heritage, focusing instead on their applicability for health or spiritual practices. Starr returns to the roots of the three major internal arts, demonstrating the combative principles upon which they were originally based. "Martial Maneuvers "often takes a lighthearted and humorous approach to what can often be challenging material, and provides training routines in easy-to-understand language. Numerous photos demonstrate the step-by-step implementation of fighting techniques, teaching readers how to apply them to their own chosen martial disciplines. While designed primarily for the internal martial artist, the techniques demonstrated in "Martial Maneuvers "can also benefit and enrich the training of a student of any discipline, including karate and kung fu.

The Warrior is Silent: Martial Arts and the Spiritual Path


The Warrior is Silent: Martial Arts and the Spiritual Path


$19.09


A master illuminates the spiritual foundations of martial artspractice in this fully illustrated guide. – Presents an overview of the spiritual foundations of the martial arts. – Takes the reader through a well-illustrated series of self-defense techniques that utilize Ki energy. – An essential guide for anyone interested in a spiritually-centered martial arts practice. "The Warrior Is Silent" presents an overview of the spiritual foundations of martial arts practice in the East and its intimate connection with the perfection of the art itself. In addition, the author, an accomplished martial artist, takes the reader through a well-illustrated series of self-defense techniques that utilize "Ki" energy. Establishing a balance between the spiritual and physical aspects of the martial arts, "The Warrior Is Silent" is an essential guide for anyone interested in a spiritually-centered martial arts practice.

Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks [With DVD]


Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks [With DVD]


$29.85


An effectively delivered kick can mean life instead of injury or death in a self-defense situation, and glory rather than shame in the ring. When an individual is attacked by a larger or more powerful opponent intent on inflicting harm, the superior length and strength of your legs can be used to tip the balance in your favor. However, gaining proficiency takes training and insight. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter’s repertoire, and press their advantage. With 250 full-color photos, 400 detailed diagrams and a companion DVD, this repository of information will be a boon for every martial artist looking to sharpen and expand their kicking skills.

Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters


Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters


$13.31


In "budo–"which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"–martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. "Budo Secrets " contains the essential teachings of budo’s greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists–they’re for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo " "philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.

Training Women in the Martial Arts: A Special Journey


Training Women in the Martial Arts: A Special Journey


$20.2


Training Women in the Martial Arts is for male and female martial arts instructors, female martial arts students, and supporters of women in the martial arts. The book is designed to help people involved in the martial arts understand the challenges women face when training and help them create and provide appropriate martial arts and self defense instruction. The obstacles female students face, both in and out of the training hall often go unrecognized. By educating themselves, students become better prepared to overcome these hurdles. Instructors can offer more appropriate and effective instructions – thereby retaining students and helping women achieve their martial arts goals. There is no direct competition, since this is the only book that directly targets training women in the martial arts. Most how-to martial arts books are written primarily with men in mind and women’s experiences differ dramatically from men’s.

Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways


Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways


$6.06


The goals of the budo — the martial arts and ways of Japan lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones — and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life — and provide invaluable lessons for today’s martial artists. This collection of essays includes discussions of: The spirit of ryomi, the process of self-evaluation and improvement — as illustrated in the story of Kaofujita, a master swordsman who never stopped practicing the first movement he learned. The importance of yuyo — the distance where an attacker must focus his strike — from the story of Jubei, where his mastery and control of yuyo determined his victory. The significance of ma — the space in time between successive attacks or between a defense and a counter — through the story of Yamada Shinryukan, whose exploitation of ma led him to his death. With its focus on traditional martial arts, and fascinating stories that illustrate key martial arts principles, Traditions will be required reading for serious martial artists.

The Peaceful Way: A Children's Guide to the Traditions of the Martial Arts


The Peaceful Way: A Children’s Guide to the Traditions of the Martial Arts


$3.46


- The first book on the hows and whys of martial arts practice written especially for children. – More than four million children study some form of martial arts in North America. – Explains the respectful, nonviolent discipline fundamental to all martial arts. – Shows young readers what to expect when they study a martial art–from beginner to Black Belt. "The Peaceful Way" makes it clear that martial arts are not about fighting, rather they are about resolving conflict in life. The key word in the practice of martial arts is respect–for teachers, others, and self. By cultivating a positive attitude of humility, honesty, awareness, and discipline, the martial arts student gains both physical and mental focus. In clear, simple language the authors lead young readers into the world of martial arts. From the leaving of shoes at the door of the dojo to the mastery of black-belt skills, they emphasize that a cooperative spirit is the key to success in any martial art. Each point is beautifully illustrated with graphics, sidebars, and anecdotes to hold the young reader’s attention. Furthermore, its glossary and references for additional exploration make it the perfect educational tool for the young martial artist and a powerful resource for librarians, parents, teachers, and martial arts educators.

The Sherlock Holmes School of Self-Defence: The Manly Art of Bartitsu: As Used Against Professor Moriarty


The Sherlock Holmes School of Self-Defence: The Manly Art of Bartitsu: As Used Against Professor Moriarty


$13.42


When Sherlock Holmes wrestled Dr Moriarty on the Reichenbach Falls, he was employing a system of self-defence that was all the rage in Victorian Britain. In an age when footpads and fogle-snatchers meant a man of breeding took his life in his hands when walking across town, a martial arts craze too hold that did not escape Conan-Doyle’s keen eye for research. Schools spring up all over London, chief among which was E.W. Barton-Wright’s "Bartitsu" method. The Sherlock Holmes School of Self-Defence commemorates Barton-Wright’s exploits and the fighting techniques of the famous sleuth himself (though Conan-Doyle mischievously spelled it Baristu). Learn how to defend yourself with an overcoat, cane, or umbrella, or even to wield your bicycle against an attacker. Wonderful illustrations based on original photographs instruct the reader in skills that range from the sublime to the elementary.

Secret Tactics Secret Tactics: Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts


Secret Tactics Secret Tactics: Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts


$16.66


In the tradition of "The Martial Artist’s Book of Five Rings," one of America’s most experienced teachers of karate offers new interpretations of fundamental martial arts texts. The book includes new translations of essays on leadership, correct behavior, character, and values. "Hereditary Manual of Fighting Techniques" by Yagyu Tajimanokami Munenori explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and warfare and the mental preparation for successful fighting. In "The Ultimate Sword," Takuan Soho describes the unremitting effort that must be undertaken to become a true master of strategy. He uses key aspects of sword-fighting strategy to shed light on the path to self-realization in "The Miracle of Immovable Wisdom." Kotoda Yahei Toshisada emphasizes the importance of training and learning techniques over theory in ‘Technical Study of Kenpo." In "The School of Two Heavens," Musashi Miyamoto applies the principles of sword fighting to military arts and politics. Mastuura Saizan focuses on strengthening the weak points of the human mind, and exploiting the natural movements of the human body, in "Jyoseihi Kendan." And "Tengu’s Dialogue on the Martial Arts" by Issai Chosanshi is a manual for students of the martial arts, presented in the form of a dialogue with a master.

Martial Arts Tattoos


Martial Arts Tattoos


$4


Martial Arts Tattoos Includes 8 tattoos. – 170998

Martial Arts Party Packs


Martial Arts Party Packs


$139


Martial Arts Party Packs – 229327

The Science of Martial Arts Training


The Science of Martial Arts Training


$17.89


Traditionally, martial arts emphasize the process of training over the expected end result. However, author Charles Staley asserts that even for those whom the martial arts represents a non-sporting activity, proper training methodologies should be adhered to in the interest of safety and to optimize the satisfaction and enjoyment that one should derive from athletic training. This book includes in-depth discussions on such topics as skills training, strength development, flexibility, speed and quickness training, tournament strategy, motivation, nutrition, restoration, and many others. The end result of the training process is a reflection of the synergistic effect of all the components in the training plan.

The Martial Arts Murders


The Martial Arts Murders


$20.42


Headline: A serial killer or something much worse? Synopsis: LAPD Detectives Michael Darts and Mark Anderson think they are tracking a serial killer. A serial killer who brutally murders his or her victims with a martial arts weapon and leaves absolutely no clues or traces. With a startling case-breaking plot twist, Mike learns the killer has broader, more far reaching and sinister intentions. The Martial Arts Murders is a thrill ride of intense martial arts fights, pulse pounding action sequences, steamy sex and incredible plot twists that will leave the reader reeling and guessing to the very end. Bio: Andy Schoepp holds a second degree black belt in the martial arts, has fourteen years of training and has training in ten martial arts weapons. He utilizes this training, his research and martial arts knowledge to write riveting action sequences that leave the readers heart and mind racing. The Martial Arts Murders is the first in a series of recent pursuits, with work progressing quickly on the two sequels. He is also working on a fourth book project not related to the Martial Arts Murders trilogy.

Martial Arts--Physical Development


Martial Arts–Physical Development


$3.46


These series are top scorers with young boys and girls.

Taekwondo (Martial Arts)


Taekwondo (Martial Arts)


$6.89


This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. Find out how this martial art started in Korea and see pictures of different techniques being demonstrated.

Learning Martial Arts


Learning Martial Arts


$3.95


Thrills and chills abound in these popular books that give the basics about high-speed, high-action sports. Text includes facts about the basic equipment and how to buy it, techniques for beginners, elements of competition, and safety tips.

Parent's Guide to Martial Arts


Parent’s Guide to Martial Arts


$3.95


"Parents’ Guide To Martial Arts" answers the questions parents ask most about getting their child started in the martial arts. Included is information on choosing the right martial art, evaluating an instructor, and making smart decisions about membership contracts. Spotting potentially unsafe practices, purchasing the correct safety gear, and asking the right questions before and after enrollment are also discussed.

Martial Arts håndklæde bøjle


Martial Arts håndklæde bøjle


$8.62


Materiale: NylonFarve: Diverse FarveM aring;l (cm): 9 x 4 x 5.5

Martial Arts Capoeira


Martial Arts Capoeira


$19.95


Martial Arts – Capoeira is the most exciting and original fighting game ever created for PC. Sports and RPG elements have been combined with traditional fighting game mechanics for the first time, to offer unrivaled realism and challenging gameplay. Train until you sweat blood to increase skills such as endurance, speed, leg and arm strength. When you think you are ready, take part in underground street fights for cold, hard cash. Become one with your gamepad or keyboard and strive to earn…

Martial Arts Weapons Demonstration


Martial Arts Weapons Demonstration


$29.99


Martial Arts Weapons Demonstration – Photographic Print

Martial Arts Sticker Sheets


Martial Arts Sticker Sheets


$2


Martial Arts Sticker Sheets Includes 4 sticker sheets. -

Martial Arts Dessert Plates


Martial Arts Dessert Plates


$3


Martial Arts Dessert Plates Package includes (8) 7″ paper dessert plates. – BD865102

Martial Arts Invitations


Martial Arts Invitations


$4


Martial Arts Invitations Includes 8 invitations with envelopes. – BD865132

The Martial Arts Encyclopedia


The Martial Arts Encyclopedia


$3.95


From viet vo dao to Van Damme: the most comprehensive martial arts reference book ever published This guide is intended to serve as a general reference tool for beginning martial artists, advanced practitioners and those who are simply interested in learning more about martial arts.

Judo (Martial Arts)


Judo (Martial Arts)


$3.46


This series introduces the reader to eight popular martial arts. Basic principles and history of each art are discussed, as well as tips on choosing the right club, proper etiquette, dress codes, and techniques. These books also include important terminology particular to each martial art. Discover how this discipline differs from others and learn the etiquette expected to be followed while in the ‘dojo.’

The Martial Arts Book


The Martial Arts Book


$3.46


"An unrivaled overview of the history and philosophy of martial arts." Martial arts have become increasingly popular in North America over the past century. Yet few books for children present an overview of the history and philosophy of these ancient disciplines. The Martial Arts Book does just that. Learn about the samurai who preferred to use strategy over violence and who were trained to pay attention to the sound of breathing or the movement of joints to tell if someone was asleep or just pretending. Meet the female ninjas known as Deadly Flowers, and the last ninja, Seiko Fujita (1899-1966), who stuck needles in his skin and ate rat poison, lizards, and even a brick to learn to withstand pain and poison. A concluding chapter will help in choosing the right style and school of martial arts for you. Key Features: unique book on a popular subject a comprehensive overview of the martial arts from their origin and philosophy to the evolution of styles, the use of weapons, and martial arts today sidebars with interesting anecdotes color illustrations foreign names and terminology are followed by the phonetic pronunciation in parentheses

Teaching Martial Arts


Teaching Martial Arts


$19.99


Teaching: The Way of the Master is the classic text for martial arts instructors. In a revolutionary approach, Sang H. Kim Ph.D has blended his extensive knowledge of martial art training with modern and classical teaching methodology to create a system of teaching martial arts for the 21st century.

Fitness Stars of the Martial Arts


Fitness Stars of the Martial Arts


$4.58


Collective biography series featuring profiles of 40 fitness role models for young adults who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle Each book focuses on a particular sport or facet of health, nutrition, and fitness. Background and history of the martial arts; featuring profiles of Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Cynthia Rothrock, and Carlos Machado

Martial Arts Posture


Martial Arts Posture


$29.99


Martial Arts Posture – Photographic Print

Martial Arts Instruction


Martial Arts Instruction


$29.99


Martial Arts Instruction – Photographic Print

Martial Arts Lapel Pin


Martial Arts Lapel Pin


$1.99


Martial Arts Lapel Pin. Hand crafted lapel pins are ideal for promoting any special event or something special to you.The pins are individually hand painted,polished and then plated. Find a lapel pin that is guaranteed to meet your needs. Enjoy our pins everyday. Wear them on your jackets, hats, bookbags, Neckties and much, much more!

martial arts håndkle kleshenger


martial arts håndkle kleshenger


$8.76


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 75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique


75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique


$27.95


Every style of karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, or other martial art includes the down block as part of its kata, or forms. The forms are similar enough that martial artists will recognize them as down blocks, even though the specific block looks different from their own style. Taken together, these blocks make up a “universe of hundreds” of different variations on the basic block75 Down Blocks explores this universe to look for the underlying principles common to all down blocks. AuthorRick Clark examines seventy-five different possible variations on the basic down block – with examples on how to use the down block to defend against twelve kinds of attacks- from wrist grabs and punches to kicks and attacks with a stick.

 75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique


75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique


$19.95


Every style of karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, or other martial art includes the down block as part of its kata, or forms. The forms are similar enough that martial artists will recognize them as down blocks, even though the specific block looks different from their own style. Taken together, these blocks make up a “universe of hundreds” of different variations on the basic block75 Down Blocks explores this universe to look for the underlying principles common to all down blocks. AuthorRick Clark examines seventy-five different possible variations on the basic down block – with examples on how to use the down block to defend against twelve kinds of attacks- from wrist grabs and punches to kicks and attacks with a stick.

 8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


$13.49


New – This is quite possibly the best self defence manual for beginner martial artists or martial arts enthusiasts available on the market today. It has been designed as a quick and effective means of teaching how to fight against the most common street attacks used by thugs and street criminals with no nonsense techniques and training. The techniques in this manual will transform you from a would be victim of the streets to a story of survival. With the Street Defence Manual of the 8 Winds Defe

 8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


$13.49


Used – This is quite possibly the best self defence manual for beginner martial artists or martial arts enthusiasts available on the market today. It has been designed as a quick and effective means of teaching how to fight against the most common street attacks used by thugs and street criminals with no nonsense techniques and training. The techniques in this manual will transform you from a would be victim of the streets to a story of survival. With the Street Defence Manual of the 8 Winds Def

 8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


$12.88


New – This is quite possibly the best self defence manual for beginner martial artists or martial arts enthusiasts available on the market today. It has been designed as a quick and effective means of teaching how to fight against the most common street attacks used by thugs and street criminals with no nonsense techniques and training. The techniques in this manual will transform you from a would be victim of the streets to a story of survival. With the Street Defence Manual of the 8 Winds Defe

 8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


8 Winds Institute of Combat Science: Street Defence Manual


$12.88


Used – This is quite possibly the best self defence manual for beginner martial artists or martial arts enthusiasts available on the market today. It has been designed as a quick and effective means of teaching how to fight against the most common street attacks used by thugs and street criminals with no nonsense techniques and training. The techniques in this manual will transform you from a would be victim of the streets to a story of survival. With the Street Defence Manual of the 8 Winds Def

 A Breath Of Fresh Air


A Breath Of Fresh Air


$25.49


After the success of James’s first book, Kempo Karate, novice to intermediate, the martial art world has waited in eagerness for his next book. The wait is now over, in this second edition, Kempo karate, intermediate to advanced, the author has once again shown that he is a true master of the art of kempo karate by explaining in explicit detail the intricacies of techniques that have eluded many martial artist’s.What is even more amazing is that James has taken the ideology and concepts on the fascinating martial art and added his own martial experience to it to create a style that is unique to him. The system is a self defence martial art and deals with realistic attacks that are happening every day, on every street around the world!Each technique throughout this book flows in a natural martial manner. Add to this the easy to follow photographic illustrations and vividly written explanations and what the reader will get is a visual and mental self-assurance that will inspire them to try these techniques out in there own martial arts club. What is even more beneficial to the reader is that once you have tried, practised and mastered these techniques, you will have the ability to defend yourself against some extreme attacks. Now that is life saving and has to be priceless! Even if you yourself are an experienced martial artist, from a completely different martial background, this book will also benefit you. Some of the author’s techniques are practical but absolutely unique, why not utilize and adapt them in with your own art or style; you have nothing to lose and some fantastic self defence concepts to gain.

 A Breath Of Fresh Air


A Breath Of Fresh Air


$19.49


After the success of James’s first book, Kempo Karate, novice to intermediate, the martial art world has waited in eagerness for his next book. The wait is now over, in this second edition, Kempo karate, intermediate to advanced, the author has once again shown that he is a true master of the art of kempo karate by explaining in explicit detail the intricacies of techniques that have eluded many martial artist’s.What is even more amazing is that James has taken the ideology and concepts on the fascinating martial art and added his own martial experience to it to create a style that is unique to him. The system is a self defence martial art and deals with realistic attacks that are happening every day, on every street around the world!Each technique throughout this book flows in a natural martial manner. Add to this the easy to follow photographic illustrations and vividly written explanations and what the reader will get is a visual and mental self-assurance that will inspire them to try these techniques out in there own martial arts club. What is even more beneficial to the reader is that once you have tried, practised and mastered these techniques, you will have the ability to defend yourself against some extreme attacks. Now that is life saving and has to be priceless! Even if you yourself are an experienced martial artist, from a completely different martial background, this book will also benefit you. Some of the author’s techniques are practical but absolutely unique, why not utilize and adapt them in with your own art or style; you have nothing to lose and some fantastic self defence concepts to gain.

 A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


$19.3


New – A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step by step guidance and take you on an exiting journey from novice to intermediate level. More importantly you will learn a comprehensive range of practical self defence routines that are simple to follow. Even if you have practiced another s

 A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


$14.68


Used – A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step by step guidance and take you on an exiting journey from novice to intermediate level. More importantly you will learn a comprehensive range of practical self defence routines that are simple to follow. Even if you have practiced another

 A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


$17.84


New – A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step by step guidance and take you on an exiting journey from novice to intermediate level. More importantly you will learn a comprehensive range of practical self defence routines that are simple to follow. Even if you have practiced another s

 A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


$15.28


Used – A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step by step guidance and take you on an exiting journey from novice to intermediate level. More importantly you will learn a comprehensive range of practical self defence routines that are simple to follow. Even if you have practiced another

 A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


A Breath of Fresh Air: Kempo Karate Novice to Intermediate


$19.49


A journey starts with the first step and your martial arts career starts when you first step into a Dojo (martial arts training hall). My book will help people of all ages who have never done any karate before to understand the basic techniques with step by step guidance and take you on an exiting journey from novice to intermediate level. More importantly you will learn a comprehensive range of practical self defence routines that are simple to follow. Even if you have practiced another style of karate or other martial art you will, with the easy to follow photographic illustrations be able to gain new and sometimes quite unique skills quite quickly and that will be of great benefit to your own martial

 A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do


A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do


$17.9


Obscure documents, Korean-language books, and in-depth interviews with tae kwon do pioneers tell the tale of the origin of the most popular martial art. In 1938, tae kwon do began at the end of a poker game in a tiny village in a remote corner of what is now North Korea by Choi Hong-Hi, who began the martial art, and his nemesis, Kim Un-Yong, who developed the Olympic style and became one of the most powerful, controversial men in sports. The story follows Choi from the 1938 poker game where he fought for his life, through high-class geisha houses where the art was named, and into the Vietnam War where the martial art evolved into a killing art. The techniques cut across all realms?from the late 1960s when tae kwon do-trained Korean CIA agents kidnapped people in the U.S. and Europe, to the 1970s when Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and other Hollywood stars master the art’s new kicks. Tae kwon do is also a martial art for the 21st century, one of merciless techniques, indomitable men, and justice pumped on steroids.

 A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do


A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do


$17.99


Obscure documents, Korean-language books, and in-depth interviews with tae kwon do pioneers tell the tale of the origin of the most popular martial art. In 1938, tae kwon do began at the end of a poker game in a tiny village in a remote corner of what is now North Korea by Choi Hong-Hi, who began the martial art, and his nemesis, Kim Un-Yong, who developed the Olympic style and became one of the most powerful, controversial men in sports. The story follows Choi from the 1938 poker game where he fought for his life, through high-class geisha houses where the art was named, and into the Vietnam War where the martial art evolved into a killing art. The techniques cut across all realms?from the late 1960s when tae kwon do-trained Korean CIA agents kidnapped people in the U.S. and Europe, to the 1970s when Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and other Hollywood stars master the art’s new kicks. Tae kwon do is also a martial art for the 21st century, one of merciless techniques, indomitable men, and justice pumped on steroids.

 Advanced Pressure Points: The system of Pressure Points


Advanced Pressure Points: The system of Pressure Points


$9.98


The author Bruce Everett Miller is an expert martial artist who actually understands Western Medical and scientific theory. This book gives answers. It describes a system (‘The System of Pressure Points’) which encompasses much more than simply hitting different structures of the body. The System encompasses everything from simple pain production through to knockouts.

 Advanced Pressure Points: The system of Pressure Points


Advanced Pressure Points: The system of Pressure Points


$10.06


The author Bruce Everett Miller is an expert martial artist who actually understands Western Medical and scientific theory. This book gives answers. It describes a system (‘The System of Pressure Points’) which encompasses much more than simply hitting different structures of the body. The System encompasses everything from simple pain production through to knockouts.

 All-In Fighting


All-In Fighting


$11


The author of this concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China’s Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of Police mortality at the hands of Chinese Tongs, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese martial arts, including Ju-jitsu, and was the first foreigner to be awarded a black belt in the discipline. He developed his own system which he called ‘Defendu’. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he was recruited by Britain’s Special Operations Executive as an Instructor in unarmed combat and expounded the deadly mysteries of attack and defence to scores of trainee agents about to be dropped into occupied Europe. His methods were approved and officially adopted throughout the British army. Fairbairn also developed weapons and defence aids such as bullet proof vests. He is best known as the co-inventor of the famous Sykes-Fairbairn knife. In this book he expounds his distilled experience of unarmed combat. Fully illustrated, it shows how to deliver deadly blows with hand, fist, knee and boot; wrist, bear- and strangle holds (and how to break them); how to throw an enemy, and how to break their backs; how to disarm a pistol-wielding attacker; and securing a prisoner. The book also contains a chapter on the use of the rifle in close combat by Captain P. N. Walbridge.

 Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts


Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts


$20.95


In Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi the Western reader has ready access, for the first time, to an extensive collection of the most important documents written by and about Okinawa’s most famous karate and kobudo masters and their arts, as well as to photographs of kobujutsu katas of historical significance. This two-volume anthology includes previously untranslated texts by Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito Ryu karate), Shinken Taira (founder of Ryukyu Kobudo), Choshin Chibana (founder of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu karate), and Choki Motobu (the notorious scrapper who in his maturity went on to teach many who became great masters in their own right). Patrick McCarthy-with the able assistance of his wife, Yuriko McCarthy-provides expert translation and commentary based on his extensive research into these masters and the systems they founded, as well as into the establishment of the Okinawan karate tradition in the main islands of Japan.

 Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts


Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts


$14.95


In Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi the Western reader has ready access, for the first time, to an extensive collection of the most important documents written by and about Okinawa’s most famous karate and kobudo masters and their arts, as well as to photographs of kobujutsu katas of historical significance. This two-volume anthology includes previously untranslated texts by Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito Ryu karate), Shinken Taira (founder of Ryukyu Kobudo), Choshin Chibana (founder of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu karate), and Choki Motobu (the notorious scrapper who in his maturity went on to teach many who became great masters in their own right). Patrick McCarthy-with the able assistance of his wife, Yuriko McCarthy-provides expert translation and commentary based on his extensive research into these masters and the systems they founded, as well as into the establishment of the Okinawan karate tradition in the main islands of Japan.