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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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781475061925Author George HackenschmidtFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623174347Author Phillip StarrFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME (R) This book is designed for krav maga trainees, security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers, security professionals, and military personnel alike who wish to refine their essential krav maga...

All students of kendo - the formal art and practice of Japanese swordsmanship - will welcome this manual by an advanced practitioner with a deep understanding of the martial art. The work begins with a history of kendo in Japan, followed by a study of...

Long before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other aspects remain...

The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781720715641Author Eric ShahanFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

**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 9781911467113Author T P LeggettFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Trevor Leggett Adhyatma Yoga TrustPublisher Trevor Leggett Adhyatma Yoga...

These advanced kata may be selected for testing above shodan level. The techniques in Bassai Sho, using sword hand, ridge hand and tiger mouth, make good defenses against stick attacks. In Kanko Sho are many counter-attacks to the upper level. Chinte has...

A behind-the-scenes look at the life of the most extraordinary martial artist of all time-Bruce Lee.Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon is an illustrated biography of this fascinating martial artist and movie star, from the start of his...

Chen style Taijiquan is the oldest of the five main Taijiquan styles. In this book, Master Jan Silberstorff, a leading Chen practitioner, shares his expertise and insights.He explains the background to Taijiquan, and its key principles, and gives the...

On 19 May 1928, just three months after the sport had been launched in this country at the pioneering High Beech meeting, Fred Mockford and Cecil Smith introduced speedway racing to Crystal Palace with the first international match between England and...

Continual improvement of technique is a crucial part of a kickboxing fighter's success. Good technique will turn a run-of-the-mill kick or punch into an effective attack against an opponent. Kickboxing Training Drills breaks down the key elements of...

Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. This book by the creator of Kodokan judo is uniquely comprehensive and the most...

Every action in Martial Arts and self defense aims at discovering the opponents' weak points, exploiting them and finally disabling him/her without injury or to bring him/her under control. Although our knowledge about the build-up of the human body has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781548051938Author Inazo NitobeFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780606235433Author Bruce LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 250Imprint Demco Media IncPublisher Demco Media IncWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 218mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781453618769Author Ed PakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 242Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312187767Author Ip ChunFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 292gDimensions(mm) 233mm * 190mm *...

Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques is the authoritative guide to Cabales Serrada Escrima a stick fighting art with its roots in Escrima, the national martial art of the Philippines. The popularity of these techniques has dramatically increased since they...

Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book.Film, television and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat...

One of the few real self-protection guides on the market today, this book will teach you first and foremost how to avoid violent situations. But should you find yourself in one, it will also show you how to control yourself and your emotions so you can...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780972190794Author Bill BodriFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Top Shape Publishing, LLCPublisher Top Shape Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781883319748Author Kancho Joko NinomiyaFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

The ancient warrior culture of Japan produced a sophisticated martial philosophy that we know today as Bushido-the Way of the Warrior. In Samurai Wisdom, author Thomas Cleary provides five critical new translations of major Japanese works on Bushido.The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956990778Author Marc De BremaekerFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Fons Sapientiae PublishingPublisher Fons Sapientiae PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781727399738Author Sean StarkFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583335697Author Avital ZeislerFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 489g