Martial Arts

FINALIST - Sports, 2016 Best Books Award This 3rd edition includes a new and easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in four to six large photographs with detailed instructions on how to perform the movements. Motion arrows are used on the...

The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu offers readers a comprehensive course in the fundamental movements that have been practiced and perfected by warrior monks for centuries.It includes instruction in the powerful striking techniques that so often lead to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995975729Author Bd WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Wilson Practical DefencePublisher Wilson Practical DefenceWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992511333Author Dan DjurdjevicFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint PikkeljigPublisher PikkeljigWeight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 8mm

Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text, translated and interpreted for the modern reader.Code of the Samurai is the four-hundred-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido-the ancient Japanese "Way of...

This book explores Shaolin Chin Na by presenting 150 techniques with detailed instructions for teaching yourself. Chin Na (Qin Na) is one of the four major fighting categories in all Chinese martial styles. The four categories are: * kicking (Ti)*...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783314966Author W E FairbairnFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Naval & Military PressPublisher Naval & Military PressWeight(grams) 222g

Although the energetic anatomy of men and women is different, the ancient teachings of Nu Dan, a separate branch of internal alchemy for women, have been lost in the literature over the centuries and only survive through practice in the lineages. This...

This book is part of the unique Book of Samurai series that comprises the works of 17th-century samurai tactician Natori Sanjuro Masazumi, retainer and advisor to the lords of Kishu domain. It offers an unparalleled insight into the weaponry and armour...

With detailed photographs and clear instruction for practice, this is the first book comprehensively to cover the history, development and training methods of this rarely taught esoteric internal martial art. The deceptively simple postures and movements...

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters.Author Gershon Ben Keren explains the philosophy behind the Krav Maga method, which is the basis of the Israel Defense...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583944356Author Antony CumminsFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 346gDimensions(mm)...

True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki-the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941681244Author Melanie FarmerFormat PaperbackPage Count 58Imprint Burrow PressPublisher Burrow PressWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 4mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932113815Author Hock HochheimFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint Lauric Enterprises, Inc.Publisher Lauric Enterprises, Inc.Weight(grams)...

Winning Judo offers realistic and practical instruction for success in competitive judo. Written for beginner and experienced athletes, author Steve Scott shares the skills you need to be successful at all levels of competitive judo. He will teach you...

"An elegant and comprehensive critical edition of the Dao De Jing." KIRKUS Review This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the...

Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Yi Jin Jing/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a...

Seize and Control Skills for Tai Chi Chuan Hundreds of chin na grappling techniques are hidden within tai chi movements. You can achieve these seize and control skills by including Tai Chi Chin Na in your training regimen. Here's your chance to take the...

Get your training off to a great start-from basic kicks to practice and tournaments-this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!Whether you are considering taking up this martial art,...

Practising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995795228Author Marc De BremaekerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Fons Sapientiae PublishingPublisher Fons Sapientiae PublishingWeight(grams)...

Is this the right book for me?This is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas and get into the Tai Chi way...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570625435Author Daniel ReidFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787195684Author John van WeenenFormat PaperbackPage Count 754Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams)...

Over the course of several centuries the Ancient Masters practiced and pondered the mystery and purpose of Tai Chi Chuan, preserving their profound insights in songs and poems. Shrouded in secrecy, these songs and poems were closely guarded jewels and...

Qigong Grand Circulation is an ancient path toward spiritual enlightenment. Spiritual enlightenment is a uniquely human endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the mysteries of our lives. Perhaps it began when humans looked at the stars...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590309872Author William Scott WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

In "Warrior Cardio", world-renowned fitness expert Martin Rooney delivers the solution for what most people at the gym are seeking: an easy-to-follow workout and diet plan that burns fat and builds muscle in less time. This is a comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847348531Author W.E. FairbairnFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Naval & Military Press LtdPublisher Naval & Military Press LtdWeight(grams)...

Based on the principles of using appropriate force and enhancing natural instincts for self-protection, anyone can master the moves of krav maga - regardless of strength, size, age, or gender.In this guide to advanced techniques, David Kahn explains: how...

For all students of tai chi, the 3rd edition of the best-selling book Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in large photographs with detailed instructions. Motion arrows are used on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933901282Author Randall G HassellFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Empire BooksPublisher Empire BooksWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 227mm * 155mm *...

The Ninjas today are the stuff of myth and legend in comics, film and electronic games. But once they were real, the medieval equivalent of the SAS: spies, saboteurs, assassins. In their secrecy, under-cover skills and determination to survive, they were...

WINNER - Self-Help, 2016 Best Books AwardThe speed and brutality of apredatory attack can shock even an experienced martial artist. The suddenchaos, the cascade of stress hormonesyou feel as though time slows down. Inreality, the assault is over in an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905605101Author Octavio RamosFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Velluminous PressPublisher Velluminous PressWeight(grams) 334gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942291Author Wayne BelonohaFormat HardbackPage Count 472Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 1242gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993496479Author Marc De BremaekerFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Fons Sapientiae PublishingPublisher Fons Sapientiae PublishingWeight(grams)...

Push Hands is the "other" part of tai chi that makes your practice a true living art Tai chi push hands practice is a necessary next step for tai chi practitioners who wish to make their art come alive. Push hands practice requires two people to...

Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular...