Combat sports & self-defence books

"Chi Kung is the ancient Chinese art for strengthening health to prevent and treat diseases, as well as to prolong...  Read More >>

The method is more than just karate moves, it is an overall mindset. Ninomiya demonstrates his techniques for turning...  Read More >>

From author Dan Gable's guiding philosophy to proper technique in leg tackles, this text covers all aspects of wrestling...  Read More >>

A punch is far more than just a punch. This book reveals a labyrinth of concealed knowledge that wil enable the...  Read More >>

A step-by-step illustrated manual to achieve competence in the grappling arts.  Read More >>

An illustrated manual taking you step-by-step through all the moves and techniques required to become competent...  Read More >>

A punch is far more than just a punch . . . a deeper look will reveal a labyrinth of concealed knowledge, an Aladdin's...  Read More >>

Grappling (wrestling) is probably the oldest genre of combat known to man. Throughout the world, wrestling and grappling...  Read More >>

Mu Lan Chuan is a form of Tai Chi and Chi Kung, whose graceful movements are inspired by a 5th-century narrative...  Read More >>

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"To Peter Westbrook, ""harnessing anger"" means controlling one's fury and channeling it in a positive direction....  Read More >>

Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm . . . but how do you get to the ground safely and end...  Read More >>

A history of the Chinese long sword (taiji jian), its fundamental principles, and its essential form of 32 positions....  Read More >>

Presenting the art of tai chi chuan in its holistic entirety, this book establishes the art as martial in origin...  Read More >>

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection,...  Read More >>

Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm . . . but how do you get to the ground safely and end...  Read More >>

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection,...  Read More >>

Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm . . . but how do you get to the ground safely and end...  Read More >>

Demonstrating proper grips, strikes, stances, defence moves, attacks and other techniques, this guide offers exercises...  Read More >>

Includes striking points; target areas; standing positions and hand, elbow, kicking, and blocking techniques; and,...  Read More >>

This authoritative guide helps beginning students explore deeper levels of Taijiquan practice, and is usable by...  Read More >>

An in-depth study of kalarippayattu, the traditional Indian martial and medical arts dating from the 12th century...  Read More >>

This book teaches you how to trigger the flight instict in a potential assailant, so that they run away and you...  Read More >>

Features training methods to improve martial arts abilities, including unique stretches and kicks.  Read More >>

Discusses the 10 basic principles of small-circle jujitsu, including an explanation and demonstration of finger,...  Read More >>