Elmar budo sport, 1987. — 307 p. — ISBN 9789061205492. Taekwondo is een vechtkunst, die niet alleen weet te imponeren door de enorme slagvaardigheid, maar vooral ook door de sierlijk uitgevoerde pumsee's, waarmee deze sport wordt tot een bewegingskunst. De verwantschap met budosporten als jiu-jitsu, karate en judo is zeker herkenbaar, maar taekwondo is meer. het vereist ook een...
Paladin Press, 1999. — 176 p. — ISBN 1-58160-048-8. Written by one of the world's foremost authorities on martial arts and weaponcraft, Master of the Blade is an instructional manual on the realistic use of the knife in self-defense. Based on the Tactical Edged Weapons System of Richard Ryan's Dynamic Combat Method, it offers priceless insights into a world shrouded in mystery,...
Paladin Press, 2009. — 218 p. — ISBN 978-1-58160-714-7. In the latest addition to his Fighting Weapons series, Dwight McLemore does for the staff what he did earlier for the Bowie, tomahawk, and sword. The Fighting Staff is a modern illustrated guide to using one of man's oldest weapons. In keeping with his philosophy on fighting weapons, in this workbook McLemore does not...
Tambuli Media, 2009. — 126 p. — ISBN 978-0692222720. Wing Chun is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It was made famous by Bruce Lee and his master, Yip Man. The most practiced form of Wing Chun is the Hong Kong version, which is streamlined and compact. However, older systems survive in China and one of them is the obscure art known as Fut Sao (Buddha Hand)...
Paladin Press, 1980. — 72 p. — ISBN 0-87364-188-4. Until Slash and Thrust, no book ever presented a complete, practical knife fighter's training program. This classic covers choosing the martial knife, quick-kill strikes, footwork, deceptive movements and using such exotic weapons as the shuriken, shaken, Irish dart, chakram and Chinese cloth dart. Included is an appendix on...
Imago, 2006. — 328 p. — ISBN 9788531209901. O Krav Magá foi criado em 1942 para capacitar os grupos de defesa que lutaram pela independência do Estado de Israel, e também para preparar a sua população para enfrentar a violência que lá existia. A motivação do Krav Magá transcendeua sua origem no Oriente Médio, espalhando-se pelo mundo para oferecer os instrumentos necessários...
North Haven, 2023. — 274 p. — ISBN 978-0-9852526-4-9. Modern Arnis the Master Text is the core movements of Marital Arts. Regardless of the type of Martial Art that you study your movement and self-defense will be improved by it's study.
Chivalry Bookshelf, 2003. — 270 p. — ISBN 1-891448-38-2. Royal Armouries MS I.33 Companion Deciphering the martial techniques in RA MS I.33 can be difficult. Paul Wagner & Stephen Hand of the Stoccata School of Defence, Sydney, have studied the manuscript for five years, working to unlock its intriguing secrets. What emerges is a complex system of civilian sword and buckler...
Universal Force Dynamics, 1993. — 123 p. — ISBN 0-9622627-6-5. This is a well-photographed book with a practical approach, which details knife-fighting grips and stances, body targets, blocks and counters. Illustrates serial attacks, grappling and sentry kills, and discusses the value of knives versus bayonets, and the use of deadly entrenching tools. Includes a short chapter...
Koinonia Productions, 1994. — 71 p. — ISBN 0866350268. Arnis, The Up and Down Method is a simple approach to varied and complicated attacks,either with a stick or with a knife. It is that the more simple the defense and counter the more effective the combat art. When simplicity is the heart of a defensive system reality.
Connections Book Publishing, 2011. — 112 p. — ISBN 978-1-85906-331-6. Part of a new Martial Arts Basics series of illustrated paperbacks designed to provide clear, expert advice for students of the most popular martial arts disciples. Each title in the series is written by a highly qualified master/teacher. The double-page spreads display clear step-by-step instructions for...
Crazy Crow Trading Post, 2009. — 60 p. — ISBN 1-929572-12-3. The tomahawk and knife were as much a part of the Mountain Man's atting as were his traps and rifle. He used his tomahawk for protection, cutting wood and pounding stakes. His knife, typically a butcher style, was for skinning camp chores, and occasionally "saving his own bacon". Today, thanks and throwing contests...
Ohara Publications, 1977. — 108 p. — ISBN 0-89750-022-9. Knife Self Defense for Combat was the first book written by Michael D. Echanis. He was an enlisted soldier who served in Vietnam, and was the recipient of an award after continuing to fight after being severely injured. After his medical discharge, Echanis delved into the martial arts full time and was awarded a black...
Naše vojsko, 2007. — 109 p. — ISBN 9788020605740. Kniha Vrhání nožů ve sportu a sebeobraně vznikla již v 90. letech 20. století jako příručka pro začínající vrhače po letech autorova intenzivního tréninku. Před novým vydáním prošla zásadní obsahovou úpravou, aby i dnes měla zájemcům o tento sport co nabídnout.
Juan Antonio de Blas, 2021. — 125 p. — ASIN B097N54SN2. The wooden dummy is one of the most representative elements of the traditional Chinese Martial Arts. In the specific case of Choy Li Fut it is a fundamental tool for training progress, and its study is crucial for any practitioner who aspires to reach a deep knowledge of this martial art system. The wooden dummy offers the...
Arco Publishing, 1976. — 123 p. — ISBN 0-668-03806-3. More than two hundred photographs and captions explain the basic locks, twists, kicks, punches, and throws of the martial art.
Hodder & Stoughton Educational Division, 1982. — 176 p. — ISBN 0-340-26834-4. The chances are that you will find yourself the victim of a violent assault at some time. Self defense begins with awareness of the nature of violence and the circumstances in which it is likely to occur. But there is no substitute for knowing how to deal physically with an assailant. The simple...
The Chivalry Bookshelf, 2004. — 232 p. — ISBN 978-1-891448-24-9. Recorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer have been given new life by a world-wide community of modern swordsmen and women, fascinated by the elegance, efficiency and depth of his unique martial art. Christian Henry Tobler was one of the pioneers in...
Ohara Publications, 1979. — 192 p. — ISBN 0897500598. The use of the long or short stick as a weapon of survival (including disarming techniques) is presented in this second volume on combat training by Echanis. Ki power, proper grip, visualization and breath control are explained as important elements in surviving attacks.
Tokaido Co. Ltd., 1972. — 24 p. Although today interest in and development of karate are reaching highlevels in all parts of the world, the ancient martial arts of the Ryukyu Isalnds (especially Okinawa) that are an integral part of true karate— Bo, Sai, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Tempei, Tetsuko, Nichokama, and Suruchinare on the verge of oblivion. However, recently some of the men who...
Tokaido Co. Ltd., 1963. — 16p. During the ancient: period when Ryukyuans were forbidden the use of weapons by the feudal lord, they developed effective use of their bare hands. They also used their crude, simple farm instruments for self-defense. They used the kon(stick), Sai (a kind of short sword), Tonfa (rice grinder), Tenbe (a kind of sword guard), Tetsuko (iron hand...
Scott Babb, 2018. — 144 p. A detailed, full-color, look at the knife combat system that has taken the world by storm. Study the history, development, principles, and culture of Libre Fighting. Learn about endemic considerations and weapon selection. Explore sample techniques and unique training modifiers.
Weatherhill, 2003. — 128 p. — ISBN 0-8348-0537-5. This is the first introductory text to accurately portray the world's most widely practiced martial art, Taekwondo, in its entirety. Inclusive of virtually all Taekwondo styles, including Olympic-Style, this unprecedented work integrates traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single concise text. Clearly...
Weatherhill, 2000. — 136 p. — ISBN 0-8348-0483-2. This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety. One of the world's most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido consists of thousand of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills: strikes, kicks, blocks, avoiding movements, joint locks, chokes, throws, tumbling, ground...
Dudukchan I.M., 2020. — 103 p. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the books: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais" and "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Nikajo". It describes in detail the methods of Hiden Mokuroku - Sankajo (the third group of base...
Dudukchan I.M., 2020. — 103 p. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the books: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais" and "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Nikajo". It describes in detail the methods of Hiden Mokuroku - Sankajo (the third group of base...
Dudukchan I.M., 2021. — 70 p. — ISBN 979-8707944154. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the books: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais", "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Nikajo", and "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Sankajo". It describes in...
Dudukchan I.M., 2021. — 70 p. — ISBN 979-8707944154. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the books: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais", "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Nikajo", and "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku – Sankajo". It describes in...
Dudukchan I.M., 2019. — 90 p. — ISBN 978-1679882746. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the book: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais". It describes in detail the methods of Hiden Mokuroku - Nikajo (the second group of base techniques of the Daito-ryu school)....
Dudukchan I.M., 2019. — 90 p. — ISBN 978-1679882746. The book reveals the secrets of the technique of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu - a famous and popular style of martial arts. It is a continuation of the book: "Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Martial Art of Samurais". It describes in detail the methods of Hiden Mokuroku - Nikajo (the second group of base techniques of the Daito-ryu school)....
Blue Snake Books, 2008. — 352 p. — ISBN 978-1-58394-197-3. Flashing Steel, the best-selling and highly acclaimed book on iaijutsu (alternatively called iaido), is as much about bringing life into focus as it is about techniques of swordsmanship. Iaijutsu was the martial art of the samurai of feudal Japan who remain the most enduring of warrior icons, equally popular in the East...
Paladin Press, 1987. — 128 p. — ISBN 0873644212. A surefire way to increase your motivation, strength, speed, explosiveness, endurance and timing - The Way Alone. This book about solo training includes tips on weight training, practicing reps and kata, bag work and cardiovascular training anytime, anywhere.
Independently published, 2022. — 133 p. — ISBN 979-8415122882. It is extremely rare for one punch or strike to end a violent encounter. If you are forced to defend yourself, you will need effective fighting combinations to stop the threat. In this book, Chuck Callaway shows you the most effective combinations used in Elbow Boxing. He also shares the key concepts and proven...
Independently published, 2022. — 133 p. — ISBN 979-8415122882. It is extremely rare for one punch or strike to end a violent encounter. If you are forced to defend yourself, you will need effective fighting combinations to stop the threat. In this book, Chuck Callaway shows you the most effective combinations used in Elbow Boxing. He also shares the key concepts and proven...
Dragon Books, 1984. — 64 p. — ISBN 0946062102. Written by Katsumi Toda. Complete reference manual on the ancient Japanese throwing weapons of the Ninja. Historical background; stands; grips; types of Shuriken; forms; special drills and more.
Chiron, 2001. — 121 p. — ISBN 2-7027-0656-8. Originaire du Japon, le tonfa est utilisé par les polices américaines depuis plus de vingt ans.Il fait son apparition aujourd'hui en Europe, et tout particulièrement en France, où la police, la gendarmerie, les services de sécurité et les groupes d'intervention tels que le RAID l'ont à leur service.Il permet un large éventail de...
Knife World Publications, 1978. — 31 p. — ISBN 0940362031. A comprehensive book on the subject by famous knife author & designer. Covers how to select a knife, how to make targets, how to determine range, and how to survive with a knife.
Ohara Publications, 1976. — 160 p. — ISBN 0897500458. T’ien Shan P’ai Kung-Fu, by Willy Lin is a book which provides an excellent overview of the history and techniques of this system. Included is a section devoted to wrestling and an excellent introduction to Chin-na. Great Grandmaster Willy Lin has a wealth of knowledge about this style and was instrumental in introducing it...
Pye Thein, — 59 p. The Burmese art of fencing and sword danceare typicailly Burmese. The sworda Burman uses is neither like the rapier, or sabre used by the oceidentals not the broad sword used by the other oreintals. It is heayier, shorter, and broader-biaded than the foil, rapier, or sabre. Consequently it cannoli be manipulated with the wrist alone as in western fencing. It...
Japan Publications Trading Co., 1987. — 216 p. — ISBN 0-87040-755-4. This is an extremely rare Ryukyu Kobudo book focusing on Bo, Sai, Tonfa and Nunchaku.It is written by Inoue Motokatsu.Fortunately,it is written both in English and in Japanese,This Ryukyu kobudo seiries is becoming hard to come by even in Japan.
Unique Publications, 1987. — 185 p. — ISBN 0-86568-093-0. The United States may have the most powerful fighting force in the world, but it would be vastly overmatched in a hand-to-hand combat situation. The reason: Other countries, including Russia, advocated training their personnel in martial arts techniques. A combination of several well-known martial arts could save the...
Unique Publications, 1988. — 184 p. — ISBN 0-86568-079-5. Hapkido, the way of coordinated power is a total martial art, containing the throwing secrets of judo, the striking aspects of karate, and the locking and breaking aspects of aikido. This is the definitive work on this multifaceted system, considered by many to be Korea's deadliest fighting art.
Marcos Pablo Castro, 2016. — 96 p. — ISBN 978-987-42-0502-5. En este libro aprovechando sus más de 30 años de experiencia marcial y más de 20 investigando métodos de defensa personal, Marcos Castro explica de un modo directo y claro, cómo lograr que el Taekwon-Do (o casi cualquier otro arte marcial que practiques), vuelva a ser un método muy efectivo de defensa personal,...
Leung's Publications, 2003. — 324 p. — ISBN 962-7284-01-7. In this book Master Leung relates to the public his learning and experience on the world famous Wing Tsun Kung-fu System. Lovers of martial-arts should find this book an indispensable collection.
A.S. Barnes, 1967. — 128 p. Authoritative manual of self-defense with techniques based on knowledge, skill and timing. Illustrated with photos. One of the basic assumptions teachers of self-defense make is that one's potential opponent always possesses greater strength. Although this is of course not always the case, the assumption remains valid, for it is when one does find...
Leung's Publications, 1998. — 166 p. — ISBN 962-7284-17-3. The Skills of the Vagabonds are from where the Japanese Ninjutsu originated. This book reveals all top secrets of Chinese Black-art, Defraudation, Mou Shan Witchcraft, Drugs and Poisons, Great Magic Shows, Body-Disappearance Techniques, Vagabond Kungfu, etc.
Leung Publications, 2006. — 130 p. — ISBN 962-7284-64-5. The Basic Lat-Sau and Second Section of Chi-Sau Program. "Arm-Clinging" - the Most Important WingTsun kung fu exercise.