(Paperback, 3rd)

Suitable for beginner to advanced martial arts practitioners, this title offers a multitude of theory, fighting application, sequences, Qigong exercises, and weapons training. It focuses on Baguazhang, a popular Chinese martial art.

(Paperback)

The author demonstrates that the traditional movements of both Kung Fu and Karate grew from the spiritual practices of the Shaolin order of Buddhist monks. Contrary to popular belief, they were not intended as a form of self defence, but used as a method of kinetic meditation to transcend fear.

(Paperback)

Demonstrates the novice techniques of shotokan karate and discusses the common errors made by the beginner.

(Paperback)

Join over 400 million worldwide students of Tae Kwon Do

(Paperback)

Presents the first 100 vintage covers from one of the longest-running and most significant martial-arts magazines - "Black Belt". This album documents martial-arts heroes, philosophies, and traditions.

(Paperback)

A guide to boxing training and techniques with information about equipment, safety, working out, and offensive and defensive skills, with a history of the sport.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Shows parents some basic self-defense techniques that they can teach their children so kids have the skills to stand up for themselves in situations of bullying. This book explains defensive moves which are accompanied by photographs. It also provides insight into the emotional harm done to the victim.

(Paperback, New edition)

Focuses on the use of joint locks, cavity presses and bone misplacement to subdue any aggressor.

(Paperback)

Reveals the basic structures and principles of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts system developed by Bruce Lee. This handbook includes lessons that illustrate JKD's two basic stances and demonstrate how to perform fundamental footwork, kicking, countering, and defensive moves.

(Paperback, New edition)

One of China's top wrestling champions shows you how to take down any opponent.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

The hows and whys of Qigong includes two complete sets of exercises.

(Hardback)

Boxing has been a part of our history for centuries. Whether it's bare-knuckle or the PPV fights we see today, it has been a staple in our lives. In this book, the author has collected work from dozens of writers, telling stories about the sport that has been so important to them.

(Paperback)

A guide that explains the use of force continuum and teaches how to efficiently avoid potentially violent encounters though the use of 'pre-incident indicators.' It leads readers through effective methods of self-defence designed for use in myriad street crime scenarios.

(Paperback)

Many homes do not have enough space to practice conventional Tai Chi. Tai Chi master Jesse Tsao explains his "spaceless mini Tai Chi", a form combining five major styles in one comprehensive form, which takes only three to five minutes to practice in less than 40 square feet of space.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.

(Paperback)

Details the techniques and methods that form the basis of military and combat defensive training. This guide includes chapters that provide instruction on knife defence, unarmed fighting, weapon retention, and arrest and control techniques.

(Paperback, New edition)

Dirty Ground was written to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training. The gap is the tricky space or dirty ground that lives between sport and combat techniques; that is when you need to control a person without severely injuring him (or her). Sport techniques won't be enough; combat techniques will land you in prison.

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(Hardback)

The story behind Ali's last bout. A few weeks short of his fortieth birthday, a diminished Ali stepped through the ropes one more time to get beaten up by Trevor Berbick. How had it come to this Why was he still boxing The author answers these questions and more, offering a glimpse into the last days of Ali's professional fighting life.

(Paperback, New edition)

Designed to present Tai Chi as a tool for personal development and as a metaphor for living life in the clearest and most deliberate manner.

(Paperback, New edition)

Provides an introduction to the context of self-defense. It includes seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching 'complete.'

(Hardback, New edition)