Combat sports and self-defence Books
Skyhorse Publishing The Modern Day Gunslinger
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£17.23
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Martial Structure: How to Maximize Your Martial
Book SynopsisA unique guide to becoming faster and more powerful in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure, featuring over 100 imagesIn all martial disciplines—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—real martial skill does not require the development of large muscles or great strength but rather correct posture. Drawing on decades of experience as both a student and a teacher, Phillip Starr focuses on how physical posture affects not only physical abilities but also the mental condition and emphasizes the importance of developing power without exerting unnecessary muscular force. Thoroughly and accessibly explained and abundantly illustrated throughout with photographs that provide step-by-step instructions, Martial Structure is essential for anyone wanting to understand how the laws of physics and biomechanics can be harnessed to make them faster, more powerful, and more effective in actual combat.
£12.59
Creative Paperbacks Mma
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£14.39
Bloomsbury USA The Shotokan Karate Bible: Beginner to Black Belt
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£22.40
Amber Books Extreme Fitness
£29.99
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: The Ultimate Guide to
Book SynopsisThis instructional guide explains the origins of submission wrestling, the underlying fighting skill associated with such events as the Ultimate Fighting Championships and the King of the Cage. It explores its various offshoots and influences and features hundreds of photos to demonstrate techniques and training exercises. Rules and regulations regarding associated competitions, workout programs, and match etiquette are thoroughly discussed, and resources for further research are included. Full of self-defensive skills and tips that improve physical fitness, confidence, and mental toughness, this book starts the novice on the path to proper training and provides fundamental information for all skill levels.
£11.35
Tracks Publishing,U.S. More No Holds Barred Fighting: Killer Submissions
Book SynopsisThis advanced guide to submission wrestling—the underlying fighting skill associated with such events as the Ultimate Fighting Championships, the King of the Cage, and the Pride Fighting Championships—continues the straightforward, pragmatic approach to ultimate-fighting instruction begun in No Holds Barred Fighting. A review of the basics is provided, followed by more of everything—more takedowns, more takedown defenses, more ground positioning, more submissions, more escapes, and more drills. The cross-disciplinary approach develops physical and mental endurance, total body flexibility and agility, explosive functional strength, and a thorough knowledge of body mechanics and dynamics. Useful lists of related web sites, publications, instructional videos, and other training resources are provided.
£11.35
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikes: The Complete Guide to Real World Striking for NHB Competition and Street Defense
Book SynopsisThe techniques taught in this book enable fighters and self-defense students to knock down and knock out their opponents. Maneuvers covered include the unique no holds barred (NHB) striking stance and the complete NHB striking arsenal—every punch, kick, elbow blow, knee strike, head-butt, forearm shot, and shoulder-butt is detailed. No holds barred defenses are also taught for all of these shots. Instructions on counter-striking sequences and the smart shots to land when the fight hits the mat are also included.
£13.25
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: The Clinch: Offensive
Book SynopsisWith its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, the no-holds-barred combat techniques of striking and grappling meet, posing new challenges and calling for new strategies. With these detailed explanations of each aspect of positioning in the clinch, fighters can set up their own clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. The unique striking tools, protection strategies, and takedowns the clinch requires are explained for both offense and defense, moving smoothly between each fighting element to maximize advantage. A clinch situation is an inevitability in NHB fighting, and this reference gives fighters the most complete education in turning the clinch to their advantage.Trade ReviewWith its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, the no-holds-barred combat techniques of striking and grappling meet, posing new challenges and calling for new strategies. With these detailed explanations of each aspect of positioning in the clinch, fighters can set up their own clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. The unique striking tools, protection strategies, and takedowns the clinch requires are explained for both offense and defense, moving smoothly between each fighting element to maximize advantageTable of ContentsIntroduction; Clinch varieties; Clinch conditioning; It's OK to disagree; Pummelling; Striking within the clinch: offence and defence; Head clinch striking offence; Head clinch striking defence; Collar and elbow striking offence; Over-under clinch striking offence; Clinch takedowns; Head clinch takedowns; Collar and elbow clinch takedowns; Over-under clinch takedowns; Trip takedowns; Flying mares and arm throws; Hip throws; Headlock throws; Arm drags and go-behinds; Body lock throws; Whizzer throws; Duckunder throws; Countering clinch takedowns; Counter-throws versus the go-behind; Backcast -- the money move; Backcast counters; Rear backcast count; Resources; Index.
£11.35
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: The Kicking Bible:
Book SynopsisOne of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting themselves when they could be taking this low-line method of attack and modifying it to fit far more kicking situations than those commonly used. This volume demonstrates how to expand the low-kicking arsenal, showing how a simple alteration in leg targeting can strongly challenge an opponent's defense, and how to hone low-line kicking power and speed so that rapid-fire low-line kicking becomes a powerful advantage. These techniques are prime for MMA competitors and anyone who wants to improve both their self-defense and competition skills with the best empirical information available.
£12.30
FreeLance Academy Press Swordplay: An anonymous illustrated Dutch
Book SynopsisThis short text with beautiful watercolour illustrations dates from 1595, and details fencing with the single sword, rapier and dagger, rapier and buckler, halberd, and full pike. Schermkunst is one of the oldest known martial arts treatises from the Low Countries and provides a glimpse into the `Art of Defence’ as it was practiced during a particularly volatile time in Netherlands history. Rebellion against Philip II of Spain led to independence of the Calvinist Northern provinces from Catholic Spain. In the same year, the spice trade expedition set into motion events culminating in the formation of the Dutch East India Company, and a golden age of Dutch history that spanned the 17th century. The original anonymous manuscript is held in the special collections of the Newberry Library of Chicago Trade Review Table of ContentsIntroduction Transcription, Translation and Illustrations Single Sword Fencing Rapier and Dagger Fencing Fencing with Dussack and Shield Rapier and Buckler Fencing Halberd Fencing Fencing with Pikes Bibliography
£29.45
Logos Verlag Berlin Die Wiege Des Taijiquan: Der Soziokulturelle
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£39.90
Editorial Kairos El Libro de Los Seis Anillos: Secretos del
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£16.40
