Martial Arts

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In 1599, during the period when the Portuguese crown was united to the crowns of Castile and Aragon, the Portuguese master-at-arms Domingo Luis Godinho wrote a manuscript in Spanish entitled Arte de Esgrima (The Art of Fencing). Although his life is...

Finalist - Health - Book of the Year Award ForeWord Magazine 2000 Wouldn't it be nice to stop common ailments before they happen? We can prevent many of them once we have the proper knowledge. This book, Qigong for Treating Common Ailments, provides a...

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,...

'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blogFrom Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534962705Author Harumi Suzuki-JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 294Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Ba Duan Jin: Eight-Section Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this...

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Ellis Amdur's writing on martial arts has been groundbreaking. In Dueling with O-sensei, he challenged practitioners that the moral dimension of martial arts is expressed in acts of integrity, not spiritual platitudes and the deification of fantasized...

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters.With a new foreword by historian and martial artist Alexander Bennett, Shaolin Kung Fu details the oldest form of this ancient Chinese martial art. Shaolin Kung Fu...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583941980Author Nestor CapoeiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

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Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay. Through hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences, Lee's text comes to...

Explaining the process and energetics of Daoist internal alchemy, the author describes in detail the practice of Nei Dan, the alchemical firing practice of Daoism that has until very recently been a closely guarded secret. Drawing together a huge amount...

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)...

The Principles for Understanding Kata are Largely Unknown - Until Now The ancient masters developed kata, or "formal exercises," as fault-tolerant methods to preserve their unique, combat-proven fighting systems. Unfortunately, they deployed a two-track...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583941652Author Fabio GurgelFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm)...

Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as "foot, hand way" or "the way of smashing with hands and feet." Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583941768Author Gerard TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Frog LtdPublisher Frog LtdWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 267mm * 197mm * 21mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583945438Author Christoph DelpFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 737gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692112663Author Nancy GulletteFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Internal Fighting Arts, LLCPublisher Internal Fighting Arts, LLCWeight(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 9781583942406Author Stuart Alve OlsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623175030Author Masayuki ShimabukuroFormat PaperbackPage Count 380Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611800128Author William Scott WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834803398Author Nicklaus SuinoFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm)...

The ninja is a well-known phenomenon in Japanese military culture, a fighter who is widely regarded as the world s greatest exponent of secret warfare. He infiltrates castles, gathers vital intelligence and wields a deadly knife in the dark. His easily...

Brock Lesnar has been, and is one of the most popular - and polarizing - figures in sports and sports entertainment. Whether fans love him or hate him, they never miss an opportunity to watch Brock when he squares off with an opponent. He is a celebrity...

The presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion. T. J. Desch Obi explores another cultural continuity that is as old as eighteenth-century slave settlements in...

The teaching of Historical European Martial Arts has widespread appeal with numerous clubs in many countries. However, comparatively few people who run their own club have qualifications that would make them an instructor in traditional martial arts...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493650019Author Devin SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu is the ultimate guide to Kung Fu, from theory to practical application.This unique martial arts book, by a renowned Grandmaster, is a complete and comprehensive introduction to Kung Fu and all other aspects of ancient Shaolin...

Featuring 100 muscle-building, fat-burning recipes with meal plans to sculpt your warrior body.Ever wonder how professional MMA fighters in the UFC prepare their bodies for fights?Well, you might be surprised to know it's as much about what happens in...

Words of the Dragon is an anthology of newspaper and magazine interviews from 1958 to 1973 revealing Bruce Lee's own fascinating words and explanations about Bruce himself, his art and philosophy.Interesting and insightful, Words of the Dragon provides...

Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi).Ninja historian Antony Cummins, himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780897501996Author Carl E LongFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Black Belt BooksPublisher Black Belt BooksWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 272mm * 211mm...

Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Karate-do.' Out of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781975929398Author Carlile MediaFormat PaperbackPage Count 506Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental maturity. It places kumite in perspective, relating it to training as...