Martial Arts

The Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments book clarifies and makes accessible critical aspects of the art that only a small number of high-level practitioners currently understand and manifest. Numerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to...

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...

'Beautifully told, this book brings a fascinating and compelling story to a wider public. A "must read" for those interested in women's lives in the past.' - June Purvis, Professor (Emerita) of Women's and Gender History, University of Portsmouth,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781500278762Author Howexpert PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

In a book written by women for women, Street Smart Safety for Women offers tips on defensive living that will increase readers' reliance on the one thing that can protect them most: their safety intuition. Violence against women is a global health issue...

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. Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly...

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...

Improve your balance, strength, focus, and martial skills with this elegant and effective Chinese weapon, from America's most respected author and teacher of Shaolin Gong Fu. Mastering the Art of the Northern Shaolin Sword requires extensive physical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623174477Author Giles HopkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

This instructional Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu book & DVD combo offers a complete guide to ground fighting principles and techniques to use when the fight goes to the ground.In a street defense scenario, the ground is a dangerous place to be. While it's a good...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983634614Author June WhiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Enterprises UnlimitedPublisher Enterprises UnlimitedWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm)...

This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that...

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)...

**WINNER TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2021** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020** 'I was captivated by this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down. A very real and relatable story...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623172749Author Cristien StormFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

Preserved in music, dance, and art-as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology-the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture.The Martial Arts of Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780966348293Author Jim BraultFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Train4lifePublisher Train4lifeWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 15mm

With the aid of superb line artworks, Unarmed Combat demonstrates to the reader how special forces soldiers are taught to excel in hand-to-hand fighting: how they maximise bodyweight, and the use of various strikes, throws, locks and constrictions to...

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THIS BOOK IS FOR ALL THOSE WHO GOT KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING.Paige VanZant is a rising Mixed Martial Arts star in the UFC's women's strawweight division and holds a reputation for her ability to defeat obstacles and brutal fights in and out of...

Ninja master and survival expert Hakim Isler presents modern day survival strategies based on the techniques of Japan's ancient ninja.If you find yourself in an unexpected extreme situation-while wilderness camping, hiking or adventuring off the beaten...

In the sequel to the first volume, which introduced the long sword, Herbert Schmidt explains single-handed sword fighting techniques with a buckler, or small shield. "Single-handed sword" here refers to the sword wielded in one hand, as used throughout...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806540795Author Dr. Haha LungFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Taijiquan is one of the most popular martial arts in China today. It is practised both as a competitive sport and as an exercise to strengthen the mind and body. Taijiquan is an easy-to-use, fully-illustrated guide to the historical background, practical...

Taekwondo Kids - From White Belt to Yellow/Green Belt provides you with the first practical guide to the Korean Martial Arts System of Taekwondo and has been specially written with children and youths in mind. It serves as an accompaniment to training...

Martial Arts expert Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, employing the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Norse Sagas, the techniques described are recreated...

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Bringing the Dao to life for readers of all generations Fables entertain us, enlighten us, and guide us. We recognize ourselves in the characters, be they emperors, village children, or singing frogs. They help us see our own weaknesses, our...

The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino...

The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay's broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781098652470Author Scott MeredithFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623175580Author Giles HopkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781441408686Author Grandmaster Ted GambordellaFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace...

Nineteen kata (forms') of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781519116321Author Jeff McCallFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611805987Author Morihei UeshibaFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc