Martial Arts

The number of athletes training for and competing in mixed martial arts has skyrocketed to over 3.6 million, making it one of the world's fastest-growing sports. To succeed, fighters need to not only master various martial arts disciplines but also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781478118169Author Timothy J Shenk Us ArmFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983704102Author Rebecca HarropFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Dark Matter BooksPublisher Dark Matter BooksWeight(grams) 553gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs allow the trainee to follow and learn the techniques with ease. The ideal weapon for self-defense is a stick. To find a comprehensive system of techniques using the stick, we must turn to the East, for...

This illustrated manual takes the martial artist step-by-step through everything necessary to convert their skills for use in the "street".Book InformationISBN 9781840241846Author Geoff ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 93Imprint Summersdale...

This volume is one of a series presenting all karate and kumite' practiced by the Japan Karate Association. Each chapter contains photographs of an instructor of the Association executing a certain technique. The kata in this volume are at the advanced...

In this highly anticipated sequel to his classic 1976 guide to goju-ryu fundamentals, the author recounts his personal history of Okinawan goju-ryu karate and provides readers with a profile of his teacher, Chojun Miyagi, and Miyagi’s assistant, Seko...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937884062Author David NelsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Kaizen QuestPublisher Kaizen QuestWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781550228250Author Alex GillisFormat HardbackPage Count 244Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,CanadaWeight(grams) 549g

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Fully described and illustrated in this volume are the widely practiced Bassal and Kanku kata from the JFA recommended group. The student learns fast and slow techniques, the dynamics of strength, how to turn weakness into strength, changing directions,...

The basic structures and principles of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts system developed by the iconic Bruce Lee, are revealed in this insightful handbook. Step-by-step lessons illustrate JKD's two basic stances and demonstrate how to perform...

In Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life, Graham Horwood describes the various styles of Tai Chi Chuan, exploring its roots in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism as well as elaborating on the evolution it has undergone over millennia. In order to understand...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781505348514Author Barbara ZahnFormat PaperbackPage Count 78Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780914190Author John HarrisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

The fundamental aspects of Kapap, the martial arts system developed and utilized by Israeli special forces, are detailed in this handy manual. The defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat moves, and self-defense methods that compose Kapap are all detailed,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781505216868Author Eric ShahanFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942215Author Gordon MuirFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm)...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692199862Author David B NemeroffFormat PaperbackPage Count 204Imprint Zen Steel MediaPublisher Zen Steel MediaWeight(grams) 413gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781456562489Author Mitsugi SaotomeFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 137mm * 15mm

The book extensively covers the use of a knife in self-defense. The technique and tactics described in this book involve using the knife in such a way as to disable the attacker by creating only minor injuries, if possible. The basic concepts can also be...

Over 400 million students in more than 188 countries have embraced the way of life that Tae Kwon Do provides. Tae Kwon Do combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with the philosophical elements of its training.Tae Kwon...

In this follow-up to his phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren W. Christensen digs down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. Solo Training 2 kicks off with a focus on building your body's...

Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era explores the role of digital advocacy organizations, a major new addition to the international arena. These organizations derive power and influence from their ability to rapidly mobilize members on-line and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998065427Author OshiegoFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Stirling Bridge PublicationsPublisher Stirling Bridge PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484080900Author Phil PierceFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

If you are a long-time martial artist, you have likely been either the recipient, the victim - or both - of the "wise old master" phenomenon, whereby budo students reverentially enfold their teachers as martial, moral and mystical juggernauts sans...

Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942642Author Shujin WangFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm)...

Uses the life and accomplishments of sword master Miyamoto Musashi to explore the history of swords and sword fighting and show the key role they played in the development of the traditional Japanese martial arts systems. This book opens with an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583946077Author Gao YishengFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 919gDimensions(mm)...

With clear instruction and expert guidance, this fully illustrated guide to Bagua Zhang teaches all you need to know about this subtle, powerful martial art. There is no other martial art system or style, internal or external, which combines so many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840240276Author Geoff ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Geoff Thompson LtdPublisher Geoff Thompson LtdWeight(grams) 205g

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