Martial Arts & Self Defence 12

Most assaults happen in split seconds and although the most common reaction of people when confronted with danger is to run, it could not always be the best solution especially if you have nowhere t……続きを見る

Many people will suffer from depression at some time in their lives. New research shows that Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice, can be an effective treatment for depression and can provide a go……続きを見る

Blockbuster movies and top-selling novels, such as ShŌgun and Musashi, may try to give us a picture of the Japanese warrior and the principles that guided him through life. But those portrayals are,……続きを見る

This martial arts book digs deep into the standard Taekwondo patterns to extract proven fighting methods that unite ancient philosophy and strategy to teach effective, tactical self defence. The boo……続きを見る

Master Cherng's translation of Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, an 8th century classic text on meditation by Si Ma Cheng Zhen, is accompanied by his extensive explanatory commentary, unique in i……続きを見る

This is the first substantial academic book to lay out the philosophical terrain within the study of the martial arts and to explore the significance of this fascinating subject for contemporary phi……続きを見る

Announcing the digital edition of Modern Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stick Fighting by Remy Presas! Presas became a national figure in the Philippines for his blending of island fighting styles and e……続きを見る

Martial Arts - PRACTICAL martial arts; requires that you actually understand the whys as well as the hows... Bruce Everett Miller is an expert on combat and the practical use of pressure points from……続きを見る

Do you have to walk alone often? At car parks, bars, back from work or school? There's always a potential for someone to attack you at that point of time! The best way is to learn how to defense yo……続きを見る

Here for the first time are some of Jamie Clubb’s best martial arts articles. Throughout this book, you can see the various thinking processes Jamie underwent to create the best-selling and critical……続きを見る

This bold reimagining of Sun-tzu's masterwork of strategic planning and conflict analysis has taken the disjointed, esoteric aphorisms of the original and reworked them into a lively and easy-to-rea……続きを見る

An accessible beginner's guide to the popular Chinese martial art Wing Chun featuring over 400 photos, from a bestselling author and certified instructor An Approach to Ip Man Style Wing Chun is a p……続きを見る

Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong is an advanced form of Qigong from one of China’s esoteric traditions. Never before written about in the West, this form offers great cumulative benefits from re……続きを見る

Women’s fighting sports have a rich and storied history. As far back as the eighteenth century, female fighters battled at varying levels, from county fairs to elite events. With new opportunities t……続きを見る

Although dramatic head kicks and garrote-tight submissions may get most of the airplay in highlight reels, the stats show that punching combinations and knockouts reap more MMA victories than any ot……続きを見る

“Brendan Lai: Praying Mantis System in Brazil” reúne homenagens feitas ao Grão-Mestre Brendan Lai por diversas gerações de alunos diretos ou indiretos que ele teve, seja nos Estados Unidos da Améric……続きを見る

A reissue of bestselling, award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates' classic collection of essays on boxing. 続きを見る

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 ……続きを見る

The year 2015 is the Chinese Year of the Goat – what will this mean for you? This complete guide contains all the predictions you will need to take you into the year ahead – an interesting year offe……続きを見る

This eBook offers Japanese to English translations of the vast majority of words and phrases used in martial arts today. Written by Karate expert Tom Hill it is a useful addition to any martial arts……続きを見る

The purpose of this guide is to help the beginner who is trying to learn the Kata in his or her own time. There is no real substitute for a competent instructor, fellow students and a Dojo. However,……続きを見る

**Master the moves of krav magaーthe international self-defense and physical fitness sensation Increasingly popular around the world, krav maga is the renowned hand-to-hand Martial Arts defense figh……続きを見る

The man who popularized kung fu and tai chi presents the complete beginner's program for understanding the ancient art of chi kung, the next wave in low-impact exercise. David Carradine's Introducti……続きを見る

A kick-ass practical guide that packs a major punch ... without even throwing one! Self-defense lecturer and no-nonsense blonde bombshell Lori Gervasi lays out simple actions and important decisions……続きを見る

Two veteran martial arts instructors and a renowned comic book illustrator deliver the ultimate course in self-defense More than three million Americans are involved in a violent physical encounter ……続きを見る

The ultimate strength and conditioning book for ultimate fighters. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is America's fastest-growing combat sport, with millions signing up for MMA classes and many more tuning i……続きを見る

This easy-to-follow guide is an essential reference for practitioners of all ages and abilities of this most popular martial art. Beginning with a chapter on breathing technique, this practical and ……続きを見る

These exceptional photographs put you right in the cage with the fighters and take you behind the walls of the dojo and into their lives - you can't get closer than this. Lee Whitehead has spent ove……続きを見る

This book grew out of a question one of the author's students asked. The answer proved to be longer than either teacher or student could have anticipated. As he looks at the complex art of 'Tai Chi'……続きを見る

I will be discussing in these pages the Science, Forces used, and Various Body Mechanic(s) approaches to breaking. The Science will be in the field of Newton's Law of Energy Conservation. The Forces……続きを見る