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YMAA Publication Center Taekwondo: A Path to Excellence
Book SynopsisFinalist - 2010 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineFinalist - 2010 USA Best Book Award This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is Taekwondo. Discover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand Taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the confidence and purpose that Taekwondo offers to all that participate. By following Taekwondo's path and developing its indomitable spirit, youthe Taekwondo travelerwill see the 'Do' or the Way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred.Trade Review"Skillfully written invitation to explore the oft-neglected traditional and philosophical aspects of Taekwondo. Refreshing!" -- John Donohue, Ph.D. Anthropology, best-selling author "The most comprehensive tribute to the traditional art of Taekwondo. You are a voice that must be heard!" -- Philip Ameris, 7th dan, Action International Martial Arts Association
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YMAA Publication Center Dirty Ground: The Tricky Space Between Sport and
Book SynopsisUSA Best Book Awards Finalist - USA Book News This book was written to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training. The gap is the 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). Techniques in this space are called 'drunkle', named after your drunken uncle at the family gathering who needs to be escorted away before he hurts somebody or vice versa. This space reveals itself all too often when friends, family, good Samaritans, crime watchers, and certain types of muggings or robberies get physical. Understand that using the Iron Hammer Fist Punch you learned in karate class will probably put your uncle in the hospital; make your friend your enemy for life; or give the thug, who 'only' wanted your wallet, a chance to sue you for all you're worth. This is not to be taken lightly since you will probably get thrown in jail for excessive force. Know the three environments: SPORT, DRUNKLE, and COMBAT. Understanding these three environments is vital because what is considered appropriate use of force is codified in law, yet interpreted in the public arena, and actions that do not accommodate these rules can have severe repercussions. Martial art techniques must be adapted to best fit the situation you find yourself in. This book is style agnostic. The author's analyze 30 fundamental strikes, kicks and locks, and present 12 well-known sport competition forms modified for each of the three vital environments: SPORT, DRUNKLE, and COMBAT. Be smart. Know how to adapt to a situation.
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YMAA Publication Center Krav Maga Weapon Defenses: The Contact Combat
Book SynopsisWinner - 2013 USA Best Books AwardWinner - 2013 IP's Book Award Finalist - 2013 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine Regardless of strength, size, age, or gender, you can learn krav maga techniques to fend off an armed attacker. Israeli Krav Maga is the Israel Defense Force's official self-defense system. The system is simple, instinctive, adaptable, and if necessary, brutally effective to thwart a life threatening assault. Krav maga is particularly world renowned for its weapon defenses. This book presents the most up-to-date and effective techniques to prevail against armed threats and attacks. These techniques are incorporated into the green, blue, brown, and black belt levels of the Israeli krav maga curriculum. Many of these updated defenses have never been seen before. Grandmaster Haim Gidon has improved and evolved this material with the late krav maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld's formal approval. Contents include these important topics: *Weapon awareness training; functionality, range, and deployment*Dominant control holds over a stunned assailant*Edged weapon defenses*Impact weapon defenses*Handgun defenses*Rifle defenses*Defending against weapons while on the ground*Defending against continuous attacks*Non-conventional weapon threats*First-party hostage situations*Kravist weapon defense drills The conditioning and hand-eye coordination achieved by practicing these techniques will tone your muscles, improve your reflexes, and get you street prepared. This is the most up-to-date, authoritative, and advanced guide to the world's premier weapons defense tactics.Trade ReviewThe Krav Maga I have learned from David Kahn is highly efficient and effective. Whether in the street or in combat, these skills are a force multiplier. I highly recommend the book Krav Maga Weapon Defenses to anyone serious about street survival or hand-to-hand combat. -- Ronald Jacobs, GySgt., U.S. Marine Corps, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, 3rd Degree David Kahn brought an already top-notch fighting system to another level. -- John Ouelett, Special Agent, FBI Your efforts and dedication reflect distinct credit upon yourself and the Israeli Krav Maga Association. -- Peter R. Mucciarone, Lt. Col. Dept. of the Army Your training ... assisted our Marines to learn a valuable combat skill set. -- M. K. Jeron, U.S. Marine Corps Krav maga is the world's most brutal martial art. We met David Kahn for a lesson we'll never forget. Men's FitnessTable of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Introduction The Language of Krav Maga Street Violence Human Emotional Responses in a Life-threatening Encounter Krav Maga's Methodology Krav Maga Tactics The Best Use of This Book Chapter 1Control Holds Reviewed Cavalier #1 Cavalier #2 Cavalier #3 Control Hold A Control Hold B Control Hold C Face and Weapon Control Hold Weapons of Opportunity Chapter 2Impact-Weapon Defenses Overhand One-Handed Strike Defense What to Do if the Assailant Drops the Weapon as You Counterattack Overhand Defense Against a Long-Distance Attack or When Late Defending a One-Handed Overhand Off-Angle" Defense Defending a Two-Handed Overhead Chair or Stool-Type Attack Defending a Two-Handed Overhead Swing Attack Defending a Sideswing Impact-Weapon Attack Defending a Low Sideswing Impact-Weapon Attack Defending an Attacker Using Two Impact Weapons Defending a Chain or Whip-like Attack Defending an Overhead Impact Attack When on the Ground Defending an Upward Rifle-Butt Stroke Defending a Horizontal Rifle-Butt Stroke Defending an Impact-Weapon Front Choke Defending a Pulling Impact-Weapon Rear Choke Chapter 3Leg Defenses Against Edged-Weapon Attacks Edged-Weapons Introduction Straight Kick Against an Overhead Attack Straight Kick Against an Underhand Attack Roundhouse Kick Against a Straight Stab Roundhouse Kick Against a Slash Sidekick Against a High Straight Stab Rear Stab Defenses Overhead Attack Defending a Surprise Short Straight Stab Using Shield-like Objects Against an Edged-Weapon Attack Defending an Attacker Using Two Edged Weapons Edged-Weapon Threats Defending Against an Assailant Posturing/Threatening with an Edged Weapon Defending When the Assailant Switches the Edged Weapon Between His Hands An Assailant Posturing with an Edged Weapon at a Distance Defenses When the Defender Is on the Ground Both the Assailant and Defender Are on the Ground Defending Against a Standing Assailant Slashing at Your Legs or Jumping on You Overhead Attack Defense When the Defender is on His Back Chapter 4Hand Defenses Against Edged Weapons Defending an Incoming Overhead Stab Overhead Defense When Not Nose to Nose" or the Defender Can Burst Early Defending an Overhead Off-Angle Stab When Facing in Opposite Direction Straight Stab L" Block Straight Stab L" Block When in an Opposite Outlet Stance Instinctive Defense Against a Close Underhand Stab Sidestep an Underhand Stab Defending an Off-Angle Underhand Stab Defending an Off-Angle Straight Stab Defending a Midsection Hook Stab or Slash Defending an Inside Slash Defending an Inside Diagonal Slash Body Defense an Inside Forward Slash and Follow-up Backslash Backslash Defense or Against a Reverse" Stab Body Defense Against a Backslash and Follow-up Inside Slash Defending a Stab or Slash to the Legs Defending an Assailant Who Strikes/Kicks and Stabs/Slashes Defending Continuous Edged-Weapon Attacks Late Defense Using Minimum Deflection-Redirection and Tsai-bake Defense Against an Assailant Who Engages You in Conversation Hiding the Weapon and Then Attacks Defense Against an Assailant Who First Engages You in an Unarmed Fight and Then Attacks With an Edged Weapon Edged-Weapon Threats Defenses When Both Combatants Are on the Ground Defenses Against a Needle Chapter 5Handgun Defenses Shooting Accuracy at Close Range Active Shooter Krav Maga's Firearm Disarm Philosophy Basic Firearms Knowledge The Four Essential Components of Gun Defenses Handgun Defenses from the Front Handgun Defenses from the Side In Front of Your Arm Variations Handgun Defense Variations #1 and #2 Against/ To the Side of the Head Handgun Defenses from the Rear Handgun Defenses to the Back of the Head When Pressed Against a Wall Sidearm Retention Chapter 6Rifle/Submachine Gun (SMG) Defenses Frontal Rifle/SMG Defenses Bayonet/Sharp-Elongated Weapon Defenses Bayonet-Type Stab with the Defender on His Back Rifle/SMG Defenses from the Rear Rifle/SMG Defenses from the Side Rifle/SMG Weapon Retention Chapter 7Kravist Weapon Defense Drills Training Drills with a Partner Impact-Weapon Threat and Attack Pattern Drills Edged-Weapon Attack Pattern Drills Firearm Threats (Handgun, Submachine Gun (SMG), Rifle Defenses When Assailant is in Motion (Including Seated and Off-angle Attacks) Partner Groundwork Defending Against Two Armed Assailants Special Training Scenarios Group Drills AppendixVehicle Safety Tips, Road Rage, and Carjacking Krav Maga Vehicle Safety Tips Road Rage Incidents Carjacking When the Carjacker is Outside of Your Vehicle Brandishing a Firearm Defenses Against Carjacking Situations Index Biographies Krav Maga Founder Imi Lichtenfeld Grandmaster Haim Gidon Senior Instructor Yigal Arbiv Senior Instructor Rick Blitstein Senior Instructor Alan Feldman Instructor Abel Kahn Instructor/Photographer Rinaldo Rossi About the Author Resources
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YMAA Publication Center Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae: Original Koryo and
Book SynopsisUSA Best Book Awards Winner - USA Book News Finalist - 2014 Eric Hoffer Awards According to the World Taekwondo Federation, there are over 90,000,000 taekwondo practitioners worldwide. Every level 1 black belt student is required to learn Poomsae Koryo. Yet few are familiar with the ancestral form known as the 'Original Koryo'. Prearranged forms known as poomsae in taekwondo, are a primary method of transmitting martial arts skills from teacher to student. As sport preference supplanted fighting preference in taekwondo's reason for existence, the Original Koryo was modified in kind to today's well-known Koryo. Written specifically for level 1 and level 2 black belt students, this book is a scholarly attempt to capture, transmit and preserve as an inheritance, the historical treasures and technical elements inherent in Original Koryo and Koryo, as well as the applications less obvious or even secretly encoded in these forms. This knowledge will benefit those seeking more than triumph in the ring or aerobic fulfillment from their taekwondo training. In summary, students will find in this book: *History and philosophy*Technical elements for learning the basics*Detailed instruction for learning Koryo*Detailed instruction for learning Original Koryo Over two hundred photographs, line of motion charts, stepping patterns, and martial applications are provided throughout this in-depth instructional book.
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YMAA Publication Center The Mind Inside Yang Tai Chi: Lao Liu Lu
Book SynopsisFINALIST - Spirituality, 2016 Best Books Award Henry Zhuang leads you through the Yang style 22-posture form, with an eye for detail and a love of nuance. Illustrations with motion arrows guide your physical movements, while Zhuang's mind approach" helps you appreciate the subtleties of each posture. Rich descriptions and vivid imagery bring the art to life. *Begin with nothing" by stilling the body and mind.*Channel your intent to stimulate the flow of chi.*Learn the entire 22-posture Yang form.*Explore the mind approach," discovering a deeper understanding of each posture. The author instructs you on correct physical posture, footwork, weight distribution, and tempo. He also describes subtle aspects of the form, including vision, relaxation, and the flow of chi. This book includes *The history and lineage of Yang style.*Photographs of the author performing each posture.*Motion arrows depicting the movements of the entire form. If you are unfamiliar with Yang style, The Mind Inside Yang Style Tai Chi is the perfect place to begin. If you are a longtime practitioner, Henry Zhuang's insight will deepen your appreciation for this art.Trade ReviewThis substantial martial arts reference book will lead tai chi disciples to greater understanding and more healthful living.New and experienced students of Yang-style tai chi will appreciate the well-illustrated and direct approach Henry Zhuang has taken with The Mind Inside Yang Style Tai Chi: Lao Liu Lu 22-Posture Short Form.For martial arts practitioners, the philosophy and form of each movement are united in purpose. By combining annotated photographs and simple, step-by-step instructions, this book effectively breaks down each tai chi posture into its functional parts. The illustrations work especially well in tandem with accompanying paragraphs that describe the intention behind each motion. This mind approach" element of the form, which is integral to its effectiveness, is communicated clearly throughout the book, particularly through the application of several key mental visualization cues.Beginning taijiquan [tai chi] enthusiasts...must approach the practice of taijiquan as something more than an aerobic exercise," the text asserts. To learn the subtlety of the use of internal force and power, one must learn the mind approach of the internal power." Zhuang's interpretations of tai chi techniques are a valuable contribution, and operate well alongside the traditional descriptions of how to manipulate internal power. This title stands to offer even experienced students new ways of understanding the foundations of tai chi practice.The book includes a careful outline of the historical lineage of this martial arts style and its carefully guarded transmission through the generations, underscoring its hidden value as a combative art, in addition to its reputation for developing inner power and longevity. Historical portions of the text might have benefited from additional finessing, as some grammatical constructions suggest awkward translations or other stylistic snags; nonetheless, the material is approachable and adds meaningful context to more practical sections.While there may be no substitute for studying directly with an experienced teacher, The Mind Inside Yang Style Tai Chi is a solid martial arts reference book. With it, Zhuang not only helps to preserve the foundations of the style and its applications for posterity, but also leads new generations of disciples toward an understanding of tai chi's deeper purpose, through which they can pursue more meaningful, healthful lives. -- Patty Comeau Foreword Reviews
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YMAA Publication Center Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practice Drills
Book SynopsisWINNER - Self-Help, 2016 Best Books AwardThe speed and brutality of apredatory attack can shock even an experienced martial artist. The suddenchaos, the cascade of stress hormonesyou feel as though time slows down. Inreality, the assault is over in an instant. How does anyone prepare for that? As a former correctionssergeant and tactical team leader, Rory Miller is a proven survivor. Heinstructs police and corrections professionals who, in many cases, receive onlyeight hours of defensive tactics training each year. They need techniques thatwork and they need unflinching courage. In Drills: Training for Sudden Violence Miller gives you the toolsto prepare and prevail, both physically and psychologically. He shares hard-wonlessons from a world most of us hope we never experience. *Train in fundamentals,combat drills, and dynamic fighting.*Developsituational awareness.*Conditionyourself through stress inoculation.*Take a criticallook at your training habits.You don't get to pick wherefights go," Miller writes. That's why he has created a series of drills to trainyou for the worst of it. You will defend yourself on your feet, on the ground, againstweapons, in a crowd, and while blindfolded. You will reevaluate your trainingscenarioskeeping what works, discarding what does not, and improving yourchances of survival. Miller's internal work,"world work," and plastic mind" exercises will challenge you in ways that merephysical training does not. Sections include *Stalking*Escape andevasion*The predatormind*Personal threatassessmentThis is a fight for yourlife, and it won't happen on a nice soft mat. It will get, as Miller says, allkinds of messy." Drills: Training for Sudden Violence prepares you for that mess.Trade ReviewThose of us who teach self-defense have a vital responsibility to ensure that our students can actually use what they learn. The challenge is that we can never know when a student will be forced to apply their skills. It could be today, tomorrow, next year or never. That makes it the instructor's responsibility to make each and every student as competent as possible as quickly as possible. In Drills Rory Miller gives exercises and training philosophy that serve this goal. Some of the drills are mental, because the author recognizes that survival is not just a physical problem. Some are simple, things you can do right now. Some, like scenarios, are on the leading edge of current professional training. There's a lot in this book, and no fluff. Concise, effective, and useful, I cannot recommend it highly enough! -- Lawrence A. Kane, martial artist, author of Surviving Armed Assaults, co-author of The Little Black Book of Violence and Scaling Force Rory Miller has once again provided a master piece delineating not only his well thought out and useful drills for martial arts and self-defense, but providing invaluable insight for teaching martial arts and self-defense skills across the broad range of experience and need. Many of his drills provide more mental and psychological training than physical and, as such, viable to any practitioner from the novice to the expert. His book provides practical exercises building off of his previous books, Meditations on Violence and Facing Violence. -- Jeffrey Cooper, MD, Emergency Physician, Tactical Physician, 6th Dan, Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Power is the ability to do things. So knowledge isn't power. Just knowing" has no ability to get things done. Knowledge has to be effectively applied to be powerful. That's why this latest book from Rory Miller is so very important; it teaches drills that effectively develop the ability apply many differing skills and attributes. Rory once again shares his hard won expertise in a logical and accessible way.Iain Abernethy, 6th dan, World Combat Association Chief International Coach, author -- Iain Abernethy, 6th Dan, World Combat Association Chief International Coach, author of Mental Strength, Throws for Strikers, and Karate's Grappling Methods The best way to train for a serious fight is full out; however, if you do that, you may break your toys -- or they may break you. If somebody doesn't get hurt, you are doing it wrong. Rory Miller has developed a series of drills that can help. No drill is perfect, but those in this book on how to survive serious mayhem, are effective. Read it, and learn. -- Steve Perry, New York Times bestselling author, Shadows of the EmpireTable of ContentsIntroduction Forwardby Wim Demeere Acknowledgements Evaluating Drills OS: The One-Step Series OS1: The One-Step OS2: Four Option One-Step OS3: The Baby Drill OS4: Slow Man Drills OS5: Three-Way Coaching OS6: Dance Floor Melee OS7: Frisk Fighting OS8: Environmental Fighting OS9: The Brawl Interlude 1: Biases and Assumptions B: Blindfolded Drills B1: Blindfolded Defense B2: Blindfolded Targeting B3: Core Fighting B4: Blindfolded Infighting D: Dynamic Fighting D1:Dynamic Fighting D2: Sumo D3: The Hole Against the Wall D4: Moving in the Clinch D5: French Randori Interlude #2: Sources F: Fundamentals F1: Maai With Weapons F2: Offlining F3: The Targeting Drill F4: The Lock Flow Drill F5: Initiative F6: Advanced Ukemi F7: Pushing F8: Core Defense GM: Ground Movement GM1: Roll-over Drill Phase 1 GM2: Roll-over Drill Phase 2 GM3: Roll-over Drill Phase 3 GM4: Roll-over Drill Phase 4 GM5: The Wax On, Wax Off of Groundfighting GM6: One Up, One Down GM7: Blindfolded Grappling Interlude #3 Social and Asocial PM: The Plastic Mind Exercises PM1: Animal Styles PM2: Fighting the Elements PM3: The Other IW: Internal Work IW1: Centering IW2: Eating Frogs IW3: The Game of the Stones IW4: Lists IW5: Slaughtering and Butchering IW6: Ethics and Glitches IW7: To Save My Children IW8: The Predator Mind IW9: The Articulation Exercise Interlude #4: Training Open-Ended Skills C: Combat Drills C1: Takeouts C2: Multiman C3: Break Through C4: Bull in the Ring C5: The Reception Line C6: Scenario Training WW: World Work WW1: The Clothespin Game WW2: Ten New Things WW3: Stalking WW4: Escape and Evasion WW5: Counting Coup WW6: Dog Handling WW7: Global Awareness Exercises WW8: Legal Articulation WW9: World Building Exercise WW10: Personal Threat Assessment SC: On Sparring and Competition SC1: Kumite and variations SC2: Judo Randori: Nage SC3: Free Grappling and variations SC4: Jujutsu Randori SC5: Full Contact SC6: Mixed Martial Arts SC7: Competition Interlude #5: The Violence Prone Play Group T: Tricks and One-Offs T1: The Touchstone T2: Hit me as hard as you can" T3: The No-Touch Parry T4: Action/Reaction Appendix:Setting up a VPPG (Violence Prone Playgroup) Afterword: Real SuperPowers
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YMAA Publication Center The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete
Book SynopsisNINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERT This book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork, and facing multiple opponents. But this book is not just for staff enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in defending themselves. "Our environment is usually full of improvised weapons," Varady writes. Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake." Equipped with this knowledge, readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are nearly always armedand capable of defending themselves. This book features *Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert*Over 600 photos with motion arrows*A nondenominational" approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts*A comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your techniques, broadening your options. Whether you are an experienced staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for self-defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you develop the skills you need.Table of Contents0 0 1 432 2469 YMAA Publication Center 20 5 2896 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Foreword Preface Introduction What is Staff Fighting? A Brief History of the Staff Staff Fighting and Self Defense Think Big Know Your Staff Intensity The Levels Level1: The Foundation Fundamentals Stances Basic Striking Understanding the Lines Basic Blocking Blocking, Parrying, and Evading Footwork Figure Eights Level 1 Workout Level2: Basic Middle Grip The Fighting Stance Combat Striking Range, Distancing, and the Circle of Death Targeting Training Equipment: Target Sticks Combinations Feinting Strategy and Tactics Training Equipment: The Pell Defense: The Wall Level 2 Workout Level3: Advanced Middle Grip The Double Strike Training Equipment: Target Sticks Hooking Disarms The Push-Pull Energy Drill Training Equipment: The Striking Ball Disarming Blocks Sliding Disarms Shushi's Wall Level 3 Workout Level4: Basic Extended Grip Introduction to Extended Grip Extended Grip Basic Strikes Extended Grip Figure Eights Extended Grip Thrusting Training Equipment: The Target Ball Training Equipment: The Thrust Board Snap Strikes Training Equipment: The Horizontal Makiwara Extended Grip Blocking Disarms Level 4 Workout Level5: Advanced Extended Grip Fencing with the Staff The Disengage The Double Disengage The Cutover The Beat Extended Grip Hooking Disarms The Disarm Drill Training Equipment: Spinners Parrying Part the Grass to Find the Snake Level 5 Workout Level6: Combat with the Staff The Moment of Truth Full Contact Weapons Fighting Training Equipment: The Padded Staff Understanding Timing The Three-Step Rule Programming Continuation of Attack Blitz Attacks The Grand Overall Strategy Level 6 Workout Level7: Expert Training Hot Stuff Switching Grips Alternate Ready Positions Fool's Guard Tail Guard High Guard Rear Guard Additional Techniques Upward Heel Strike Overhand Heel Thrust Jabbing Thrust Poisonous Snake Fiore's Block Disarming Beat Trapping and Pinning Flying Front Kick Flicking Throwing Level8: Master Training Close Combat with the Staff Groundwork Facing Multiple Opponents with the Staff Unarmed Defense Against the Staff Level9: The Way of the Spear Intro to the Spear Basic Spear Fighting Strategy Training Equipment: The Rings Unarmed Defense Against a Spear Throwing the Spear Catching the Spear Tub Tilting Appendixes 0 0 1 341 1948 YMAA Publication Center 16 4 2285 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Aboutthe Author
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YMAA Publication Center Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na
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YMAA Publication Center Fighter's Fact Book 1: Principles and Drills to
Book SynopsisWith over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In this book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and exercises to give you the edge, no matter what style of martial art you practice. Discover quick and innovative ways to improve your punching, kicking, sparring, and self-defense skills-plus dozens of tips to develop speed, power, and flexibility. If you are feeling stuck or bored in your martial arts routine, Loren's no-nonsense style will get you up and training with a fire you have not felt in years. Highlights include: *10 ways to improve your speed*5 ways to increase your power*10 ways to train for self-defense*10 ways to improve health and fitness*Dozens of tips for improving kicks, blocks, and hand strikes*Guidance on psychological preparation Fighter's Fact Book includes hundreds of training methods drawn from the author's vast experience, research, and interviews with top instructors from around the country. This is an essential reference for every martial arts student and instructor.
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YMAA Publication Center Fighter's Fact Book 2: Street Fighting Essentials
Book SynopsisYou will fight how you train. That's why Fighter's Fact Book 2 presents a critical look at training and real-world applications. When you've mastered the skills taught in this book, you will truly be ready to defend yourself in some of the most desperate situations imaginable. You will learn how to defend yourself against multiple assailants, violent dogs, and knife attacks. You'll learn how to contend with close-quarters attacks and adversaries who are impervious to pain. You'll also get no-nonsense instruction on fighting wounded and the justified use of extreme tactics. Loren W. Christensen shares lessons from his decades of martial arts training and law enforcement experience. He has also enlisted a host of expert contributors: *Lt. Col. Dave Grossman*Iain Abernethy*Rory Miller*Kris Wilder*Lawrence Kane*Alain Burrese*Wim Demeere*Richard Dimitri*Mark Mireles*Tim Delgman*Dan Anderson These men are proven survivors, and their multidisciplinary analyses will change the way you see training and fighting. The authors will show you how to make your street techniques fast and explosive, and how to prepare yourself mentally to use extreme force. These skills are not for the faint of heart. They are hardcore techniques intended to save your life or the life of a loved one.
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YMAA Publication Center Defensive Tactics: Street-Proven Arrest and
Book SynopsisWhether you are a law enforcement officer seeking to improve your edge or a martial artist wanting to expand your knowledge of street-proven techniques, you will find Defensive Tactics: Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques is filled with invaluable information to prepare you for even the most difficult scenarios. Highlights include * Joint manipulation that works* Leverage control vs. pain control*Striking with the hands, feet, forearms, and elbows* Safely and quickly crossing the gap*Blocking an assailant's strikes*Using vulnerable points to gain compliance*Head disorientation* Safe application of carotid constriction or "sleeper" holds*Controlling a suspect on the ground*Arresting big guys*Fighting concepts to take on patrol*Weapon retention in close quarters and on the ground Loren W. Christensen is a retired cop and high-ranking martial artist who survived everything the mean streets threw at him, working patrol, gang enforcement, and dignitary protection. Defensive Tactics goes beyond what is taught in the academy, during an officer's in-service training, and what is allowed by the administration. This book also includes a chapter on proven ways to control a suspect on the ground, written by LAPD officer Mark Mireles, an MMA coach, police academy trainer, and champion wrestler.
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YMAA Publication Center Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Home Training
Book SynopsisLoren W. Christensen shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you're a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to pump up your classes, this book has what you need. It is an incredible collection of drills, techniques, and exercises that will take your workouts to the next level. *Organize your solo workouts to get maximum results from even the shortest training sessions.*Improve your speed and power with dozens of inside tips and tricks.*Beat boredom and get excited about your solo training sessions.*Become a well-rounded fighter by adding essential skills your instructor may not be teaching you.*Safely experiment with new techniques to find your ideal personal style of training.*Get an edge on your opponents with training methods that will elevate your skills in the ring and on the street. Not only will you learn enough new training strategies and methods to keep you busy for years, but Loren W. Christensen's no-nonsense writing style will get you up and moving, even on the days you'd rather skip your solo workout. This book is packed with insight, technique, and motivation. It will become your favorite training partner.
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YMAA Publication Center Solo Training 2: The Martial Artist's Guide to
Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to his phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren W. Christensen digs down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. Solo Training 2 kicks off with a focus on building your body's core for stronger, faster, and more effective grappling, kicking, and punching. A strong core-chest, abs, hips, shoulders, and back-is the source of your body's power, speed, and coordinated movement. As a martial artist, having a strong core helps you to get more out of your training and to respond instantly and effectively to the fast-changing demands of competition or an explosive street encounter. You'll also get over 100 ways to work your combinations, cheat speed, improve accuracy, fight from unconventional stances, practice grappling when you can't find a partner, and get the most out of your mannequin bag. This book wraps up with eight workouts, each with a specific goal, like the free-hand power builder and the boxer workout. If you're looking to get more out of training, Solo Training 2 represents your next evolution in fighting techniques and concepts.
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YMAA Publication Center Self-Defense for Women: Fight Back
Book SynopsisSomewhere in America right now are four or five women who will be killed tomorrow. They are going about their day, and I know if they were prepared to counter attack in the ways Loren Christensen and Lisa Place teach, they'd have a far better chance of prevailing tomorrow." -Gavin de Becker (from his Foreword), best-selling author of The Gift of Fear. Some "experts" say you should be submissive when attacked at home or by a stranger. You won't find that advice here, although you might use it as a ruse before you claw your assailant's eyes and smash his groin. Your ultimate goal is to get away, but you don't achieve that by being meek and docile. You get away by drawing on that hardwired survival instinct to attack him like an enraged lioness protecting her babies. In Self-Defense for Women:Fight Back, martial arts experts Loren W. Christensen and Lisa Place teach you to use your hands, forearms, elbows, teeth, knees, and feet to survive the attacks unsuspecting women become the victims of every day. And you will learn that you're surrounded by a limitless cache of weapons you can use to your advantage against a larger assailant. *How to recognize and assess a threat*How to de-escalate a bad situation*7 basic defensive techniques any woman can use effectively*Advanced skills for when you want to know more*How to identify and use everyday objects as defensive weapons*What to practice to prepare for a potential confrontation*How to practice at home, alone, and with a partner*Why you need to be physically fit and how to make a fitness plan*How to use fear as a weapon*The power of your mind and how to harness it for self-defense If you're ready to learn to fight back, Loren and Lisa know exactly what you need to survive an attack in your home or on the street.
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YMAA Publication Center Timing in the Fighting Arts: How to Win a Fight
Book SynopsisWhat if there were a secret ingredient that could make every one of your martial arts techniques better? Not only faster and more powerful, but more likely to slam home to exactly the right target every time? Maybe there is. Timing is the art and science of ending a confrontation as quickly and efficiently as possible. In Timing for the Fighting Arts, authors Loren W. Christensen and Wim Demeere team up to teach you exactly how to get every last ounce of speed and power out of your techniques. Whether you want to feel safer on the street or emerge from the ring victorious, this book is packed with inside information essential to defeating your opponent. *Why many experts say timing is more important than speed*How to put the OODA loop and Hick's law to work for you*Why timing is both an offensive and a defensive asset*Which types of verbal distraction can give you an edge*Why controlling your opponent's spine gives you an advantage*Which tournament techniques really work on the street*How to set up multiple opponents to create timing opportunities*Which tricks law enforcement officers rely on to buy time*How you can improve your odds against a gun or knife You will find drills and practice scenarios to help you develop every one of these concepts. Go beyond theory and put your new knowledge to work in the ring or on the street, where you need it most.
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YMAA Publication Center The Fighter's Body: The Martial Artist's Solution
Book SynopsisYou have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body? The Fighter's Body is exactly that-an owner's manual for your most complex piece of equipment. As a martial artist, you make special demands of your body. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for a tournament? Losing five pounds fast? Eating better? Changing weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and protein shakes? Don't know where to start? Start here. This book will answer your questions about important topics including *Why some diets are harmful for martial artists* How to calculate your protein needs for training*When and how to use supplements*How to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet*Why it's OK to splurge on "dirt day"*How to safely make weight for a tournament*Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss*What to eat on competition days*How to create a plan that works and stick to it Loren W. Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet, and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be.
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YMAA Publication Center Even if it Kills Me: Martial Arts, Rock and Roll,
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of a rock and roll musician who takes up taekwondo at forty-one years old. Doni Blair, bassist for the Toadies, knows he's past his physical prime, but he's determined to push himself and pursue his dream of becoming a martial artist-even if it kills him. As a kid Doni was obsessed with ninjas and kung fu movies. He and his brother took up taekwondo-there was no ninja school in Sherman, Texas. Classes were expensive, especially considering their parents' tenuous employment status and fondness for alcohol. The family lived like "white-trash gypsies," Blair writes, adding that he got good at moving furniture at three in the morning. The Blair kids loved taekwondo, but the family just couldn't afford classes. Doni walked away from martial arts. Thirty years later, he's walking back. "I'm not a kid anymore," he writes. "I'm a middle-aged man trying to come to grips with being a middle-aged man. I'm not as fast as I used to be. It takes longer for the injuries to heal. I have to eat more bran." Doni discovers the road to black belt is rough and, well, weird. He meets martial seekers of every sort. He has run-ins with a teenage savant who seems determined to break the author's leg. He drives a van full of seven-year-olds for the dojang's after-school program. They puke everywhere. Even If It Kills Meis smart and funny, introspective and irreverent. It blends rock and roll and taekwondo-two of the coolest things in the world.
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YMAA Publication Center The Protector Ethic: Morality, Virtue, and Ethics
Book SynopsisDiscover how the martial way leads to a protector ethic The Protector Ethic is a deep dive exploring the principles and values that must anchor a modern warrior. The author is compelling, insightful, and not afraid of controversy. As the book begins, we are thrust into the true story of a robbery turned homicide. It happens midday on a train. The victim is twenty-four, and the murderer is eighteen. What unfolds is nothing short of horrific, yet the other passengers refuse to help. James V. Morganelli sees this as a symptom. When we are reluctant to defend ourselves, when we refuse to protect those around us, we become part of the disease. As a martial artist and ethicist, the author says martial arts are much more than technical exercises. They offer us a “physical philosophy”—one that allows us to understand ourselves, teaches us about others, and demonstrates the true meaning of justice. They help us make difficult moral decisions. Ultimately, isn’t this why we train? Readers will Understand natural law, protective instinct, and self-risk. Examine the martial way of valuing, reasoning, judging, and acting. Discover how moral relativism, political correctness, and contrived social-justice campaigns do not make people equal. They can actually dehumanize us. Recognize what it means to be an ethical warrior. Only the great books address philosophy for the contemporary warrior, which is why such titles as Zen in the Martial Arts, Living the Martial Way, and Meditations on Violence have become modern classics. The Protector Ethic is an indispensable contribution to this conversation. “Are you seeking ancient martial secrets?” Morganelli writes. “Here’s one. You already know how to defend yourself. A qualified instructor can run you through the basics, but that should take about ten minutes. After that, the serious work begins.” The martial way only lives when we treat it as something that can die.
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YMAA Publication Center The Warrior's Manifesto: Ideals for Those Who
Book SynopsisWarrior's choose a life that requires them to stand between the predators and the innocents of the world and hold the line with [their own] blood. The Warrior’s Manifesto is a concise and potent declaration of principles that chronicles the soul of the warrior by exploring the what, the why, and the way of those who protect and defend. Whether serving in the trenches or securing our streets, warriors choose a life that requires them to “stand between the predators and the innocents of the world and hold the line with [their own] blood,” as Modell writes. The Warrior’s Manifesto is a compelling defense of the role played by warriors in society. It will inspire those who answer the call to shield others, professionally or personally—and all those who appreciate what that means. “A magnificent treatise. Belongs in the pantheon of great books about good vs. evil.”—David Kahn, US chief instructor, Israeli Krav Maga Assoc., author “Compels the reader to believe that the warrior spirit is indomitable and thus remains undaunted.”—Robert Dreeben, twenty-seven-year veteran, NYPD “Raises provocative questions and answers them with depth and boldness.”—Detective Anthony Amoroso NYC regional director, New York Tactical Officers Association “A must-read for any rank or level of experience. Inspires and leaves you feeling proud [of] a very special group of people—warriors.”—James Schramm, police officer (retired); Senior trainer, Armament Systems and Procedures
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YMAA Publication Center The Judo Advantage: Controlling Movement with
Book SynopsisThe Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author’s analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling. Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent’s movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book features: In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, and stability Over 200 action photos Drills and winning insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling opponents.
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YMAA Publication Center The Dao in Action: Inspired Tales for Life
Book SynopsisBringing the Dao to life for readers of all generations Fables entertain us, enlighten us, and guide us. We recognize ourselves in the characters, be they emperors, village children, or singing frogs. They help us see our own weaknesses, our strengths, and the many possibilities. Their lessons transcend time and culture, touching what it really means to be alive. Whoever we are, wherever we’re going, these short tales help us along the path—the Way. Some offer a moral compass. Some illustrate the dangers in human folly. Others just make us laugh. In this collection of fables, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming shares the stories that have influenced him most as a teacher, a partent, martial artist and lifelong student of the Dao. These fables bring the Dao to life for readers of all generations. The Dao in Action will inspire young readers to refine their character. Older readers will smile and recognize moments of truth. This collection is for anyone who would like to explore the enduring lessons of virtue and wisdom. These lean, concise fables illustrate balance, the duality of yin and yang, always shifting, always in correction. They help us laugh at our human predicaments—and maybe even at ourselves. We can all use some reflection and inspiration from time to time.
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YMAA Publication Center The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws,
Book SynopsisA fast and powerful style that excels in throwing and ground fighting Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern sport fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful system that excels in both throwing and ground fighting. This book offers a serious, technical look at the Russian martial sport that has changed the way the martial arts world looks at grappling. Our emphasis will be a systematic approach, presenting skills based on their function and utility in actual sport fighting. Sambo places emphasis on fast-paced, powerful and functional throwing techniques, and equally fast-paced, powerful and functional ground fighting techniques. Using fundamentally sound skills performed by a motivated and well-conditioned athlete, who has molded what he knows to work for him with a high ratio of success, is hard to beat. Contents include The essentials of sambo Throwing techniques Leg, ankle, and hip locks Armlocks Holds and breakdowns Over 1200 instructional photographs “The skills presented in this book have all passed the tests of time and competition. Everything presented has been used successfully at all levels of competitive sambo.” —Steve ScottTrade Review“Russian sambo is a unique sport and martial art known for its combat effectiveness and adaptability. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is the first English language book that addresses the whole of sambo. I applaud Steve Scott’s efforts in advancing the rich tradition of Russian sambo.” —Igor Kurinnoy Three-time world sambo champion Five-time Sambo World Cup champion “There are only a handful of people who have been continually present and influential in the sport of sambo since it first arrived on our shores. Among them is Steve Scott. He has continually trained top athletes, published texts and hosted tournaments. The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques his new compendium is a much awaited text. Few and far between are comprehensive English language books on the diversity of techniques that comprise sambo. This book will surely become required reading for new and old members of the sambo community.” —Steve Koepfer Head coach of New York Sambo Combat Sambo “Steve Scott has my personal sincere appreciation on such a great book. Steve has left a real legacy.” —Leonid Polyakov Executive secretary USA Sambo “I’ve known Steve Scott for several decades and he has always been a fan of sambo and judo. He is a man who is talented in many skills and a great teacher and writer. I am proud to say that I support any effort that Steve puts forth to promote sambo. His book, The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques comes from a very qualified and competent individual and I throw my full support behind it.” —Joe Neely US World Team coach Head coach Sombo Joe “The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is the first English language publication that covers all aspects of sambo throws, takedowns, immobilizations, and submissions. This book is truly a comprehensive guide to the Russian martial art. I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to train in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus but most people don’t have this option and that is why this book is important. The Sambo Encyclopedia gives you an insight to sambo’s training methods.” —Gregg Humphreys Dynamo Combat Club/Miletich Fighting Systems “The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques is a great book and Steve Scott is a great coach! If you want to know what sambo is all about, this is the book to read.” —Jan Trussell World, Pan American, and US Nationals sambo champion “I have been lucky to have spent my entire career training under Steve Scott. He has taken me from a 27-year-old recreational grappling enthusiast to the highest levels of competition in less than ten years. Because of Steve’s guidance and tutelage, I have won silver at the Sambo Masters World Championships, medaled twice at the Pan American Sambo Championships and most recently a silver in 2019. I won the Sambo National Championship and trained over the world with world-class athletes and coaches. I owe this all to Steve Scott and a healthy respect for hard work. “I train with Steve Scott on a daily basis and yet I still look forward to each and every book, knowing that I will be better for reading it.” —Derrick Darling Sando judo, silver medalist Sambo Masters World Championship Silver and bronze medalist, Pan American Sambo Championship National Sambo Championship “Steve Scott is a world-class coach of sambo, judo, and jujitsu. Steve’s own competitive background includes winning two national sambo championships as well as many high-level judo tournaments. As a coach he has produced three world sambo champions and a world medalist. Steve has been coach of the US World and Pan American Sambo Teams, the US Jr. World and Pan Am Judo Teams, and many others. I first met Steve at the US Olympic Committee Coach’s College in the 1980s where we were selected to represent judo. As I got to know Steve, I was impressed by the depth of his knowledge in all aspects of judo, sambo, and other grappling arts. Even more impressive is his ability to impart his knowledge to others. I highly recommend The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques. Now, for the price of a book you can tap into Steve’s vast experience and learn how to take your game to the next level.” —John Saylor Three-time US national judo champion, Pan American medalist Head Coach US Olympic Training Center judo team (1983-1991) Author of Strength and Conditioning Secrets of the World’s Greatest Fighters Director Shingitai Jujitsu Association “Steve Scott’s impressive tome is exactly what the title declares: The Sambo Encyclopedia: Comprehensive Throws, Holds, and Submission Techniques. This comprehensive book really is an encyclopedia of the Russian martial art of sambo. It pragmatically guides you through throws, takedowns, transitions, armlocks, leg locks, hold-downs, and breakdowns from this Russian martial sport. This incredible resource belongs in every sambo practitioner’s library, and it’s a book that will help anyone who desires to up their grappling skills through sambo’s techniques and training methods.” —Alain Burrese, JD 5th dan Hapkido, Author Table of ContentsIntroduction Author’s Note Chapter One: The Essentials of Sambo Chapter Two: The Throwing Techniques of Sambo Chapter Three: The Leg Locks, Ankle Locks, and Hip Locks of Sambo Chapter Four: The Armlocks of Sambo Chapter Five: The Holds and Breakdowns of Sambo Chapter Six: Epilogue Some Closing Thoughts About The Author
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YMAA Publication Center Krav Maga Combatives: Maximum Effect
Book SynopsisBECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME® Hardcover format includes all photos in FULL COLOR! This book is designed for krav maga trainees, security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers, security professionals, and military personnel alike who wish to refine their essential krav maga combatives, improve their chances of surviving a hostile attack and prevail without serious injury. Combatives are the foundation of krav maga counter-attacks. These are the combatives of the original Israeli Krav Maga Association (Grandmaster Gidon). It is irrefutable that you need only learn a few core combatives to be an effective fighter. Simple is easy. Easy is effective. Effective is what is required to end a violent encounter quickly, decisively, and on your terms. This book stresses doing the right things and doing them in the right way. Right technique + Correct execution = Maximum Effect. Contents include: Key strategies for achieving maximum combative effects Krav maga’s 12 most effective combatives Developing power and balance Combatives for the upper and lower body Combative combinations and retzev (continuous combat motion) Combatives for takedowns and throws Combatives for armbars, leglocks, and chokes Whatever your martial arts or defensive tactics background or if you have no self-defense background at all, this book can add defensive combatives and combinations to your defensive repertoire. Our aim is to build a strong self-defense foundation through the ability to optimally counter-attack.Trade Review“Kahn’s true hand-to-hand combat violence of action in realistic scenarios is one of the best I have seen.” —Michael D. McCune, SSgt, SERE Specialist, USAF “The counter-moves and techniques will take you to an elite level.” —Aaron Donald, 2017 and 2018 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, defensive tackle Los Angeles Rams “Kahn’s krav maga gives [me] the ability to break the will of the guy across from me.” —Khalil Mack, 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, outside linebacker Chicago Bears “David Kahn was able to significantly improve the team members’ force protection posture and lethality in the event of a life-threatening altercation.” —Joshua W. Curtis, MSG, RIARNG, United States Army 19th Special Forces Group Operations NCO “The Krav Maga for Law Enforcement was just remarkable.” —Lieutenant Jose Medina, Philadelphia Police DepartmentTable of ContentsForeword Introduction The Optimum Use of This Book Chapter 1—Not All Krav Maga Is the Same Chapter 2—Key Strategies for Achieving Maximum Effect Chapter 3—Upper-Body Combatives Chapter 4—Lower-Body Combatives Chapter 5—Combatives Combinations and Retzev Chapter 6—Takedowns and Throws Chapter 7—Armbars, Finger Manipulations, Leg Locks, and Leg Triangle Chokes Notable Biographies About the Author
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YMAA Publication Center The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete
Book SynopsisNINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERT This book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork. In advanced lessons, readers learn disarming techniques, groundwork, and facing multiple opponents. But this book is not just for staff enthusiasts. Even those unfamiliar with martial arts can adapt these techniques, increasing their skill and confidence in defending themselves. "Our environment is usually full of improvised weapons,” Varady writes. “Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, coatrack, curtain rod, floor lamp, hockey stick, fallen tree branch, broom, mop, shovel, or rake.” Equipped with this knowledge, readers will begin to realize that, in one way or another, they are nearly always armed and capable of defending themselves. This book features: Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert Over 600 photos with motion arrows A “nondenominational” approach to staff, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you are already a student of the staff, these lessons will not conflict with your katas or current style. Instead, they will augment your techniques, broadening your options. Whether you are an experienced staff fighter or a layman seeking practical techniques for self-defense, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting will help you develop the skills you need.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Level 1: The Foundation Level 2: Basic Middle Grip Level 3: Advanced Middle Grip Level 4: Basic Extended Grip Level 5: Advanced Extended Grip Level 6: Combat with the Staff Level 7: Expert Staff Training Level 8: Master Staff Training Level 9: The Way of the Spear Appendix I: Fighting Physics: The Mechanics of the Staff Appendix II: Additional Skills and Drills Recommended Reading About the Author
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YMAA Publication Center The Art and Science of Self Defense: A
Book SynopsisThe Art and Science of Self Defense Training provides you with a condensed system of distilled self-defense skills and techniques, each carefully selected for its reliability in a high stress environment. Topics include situational awareness, avoidance, and how to take action should you need to physically defend yourself. Martial arts, combat sports, and self-defense are different realms; although interconnected they are not entirely the same. — This book can help bridge that gap. This curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical stages of training that allows both martial artists and those with no formal fighting experience to quickly and methodically learn and develop reliable skills for self-defense. While training in the martial arts or competitive combat sports can aid you in a self-defense situation, it does not prepare you for those aspects that are unique to actual self-defense. The book begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies – awareness, avoidance, and anticipation skills – before moving on to building a reliable arsenal of self-defense techniques. You will progress through a series of carefully selected actions for high stress situations. The aim of this curriculum is to improve confidence and skills in a structured and logical way. Topics include Awareness skills including situational, spatial, and environmental Avoidance skills to deal with fear, escape, and de-escalation Anticipation skills for being approached, posturing, and reading body language Action arsenal including targeting, striking, yelling, evading, and countering Advanced arsenals for dealing with ground fighting, weapons, and multiple attackers Whether you are just starting out, or have been practicing martial arts for years, there are important self-defense skills for everyone in this book.Trade Review“Like his previous books, The Art and Science of Stick Fighting and The Art and Science of Staff Fighting, Joe Varady’s latest work is extremely well-organized and provides a systematic instructional guide to self-defense. The Art and Science of Self-Defense tackles this multifaceted subject in a logical and practical manner, providing overriding principles of safety and self-defense as well as instructional activities and simple physical techniques. It is a terrific addition to any self-defense library. This is a guide that contains not only material to be studied but also activities and techniques to be practiced. This combination of study and practice will provide the reader the knowledge, skills, and confidence to hopefully avoid but also, if necessary, to better face potentially dangerous situations. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to increase their understanding of self-defense to be better prepared to live safely in our modern world.” —Alain Burrese, fifth dan hapkido, former Army sniper, author of Survive a Shooting, 101 Safety Tips series, and Tough Guy Wisdom vols. 1-3 "What is most intriguing about this particular work is how both a novice and an accomplished martial artist can read through the text and learn from this greatly accomplished master’s perspective. The Art and Science of Self-Defense walks you through the legal aspects of defending yourself, awareness, and assessing and recognizing threats in addition to delving into defensive tactics at all levels. This book does not disappoint and absolutely everyone who reads it will walk away with something they will greatly benefit from.” —Michael Gallagher, USA Taekwondo National Weapons Champion; owner/operator/instructor, Generations Taekwondo "The Art and Science of Self-Defense is a great resource for both teachers and students as the organization of the material is logical and each chapter builds on basic principles in an easy-to-understand format of concepts, explanatory photos and illustrations, and personal stories and insights to support the ideas presented. I appreciate the chapter ‘Self-Defense and the Law,’ as that is something that is so important to understand—how situations can develop that could become litigious, even if you are just trying to defend yourself." —Allyson Appen, master-level shichidan (seventh-dan), Cuong Nhu martial arts "I have over forty years of training and self-defense experience, and I believe this book distills a myriad of concepts into an easy-to-follow set of instructions. I would recommend this guide to those wishing to learn self-defense, combined with carrying out the physical drills recommended by the author.” —Master Michael A. Ponzio, shichidan (seventh dan), Cuong Nhu martial arts, author of the Ancestry novels "The Art and Science of Self-Defense is perfect for anyone who would like to gain in-depth insight into self-defense and the encounters that may be faced in the real world. The techniques in the book are broken down into steps and have descriptions under the illustrations ensuring that anyone can follow along and learn the techniques. Master Varady provides various levels of topics and instruction that build an understanding of self-defense." —Ramon Santiago Jr., Grandmaster, seventh dan, Universal Systems of Martial Arts (board member)Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Part 1: Combat Sports, Martial Arts, and Self-Defense Part 2: Self-Defense and the Law Part 3: The Art and Science of Self-Defense Level 1: Awareness Part 1: Situational Awareness Part 2: Variable Assessment Part 3: Recognizing a Threat Level-1 Activities Level 2: Avoidance, De-escalation, and Anticipation Part 1: Avoidance Part 2: De-escalation Part 3: Anticipation Level-2 Activities Level 3: Building an Arsenal Part 1: Targeting Part 2: Offensive Techniques Part 3: Defensive Techniques Level-3 Activities Level 4: Action! Part 1: Right Time Part 2: Right Place Part 3: Right Technique Part 4: Right Perspective/Run Level-4 Activities Level 5: Dirty Tricks Part 1: When to Fight Dirty Part 2: How to Fight Dirty Level-5 Activities Level 6: Takedowns Part 1: The Clinch Part 2: Falling Part 3: Throws Part 4: Foot Sweeps and Trips Level-6 Activities Level 7: Ground Fighting Part 1: Basics Part 2: Pins, Hold-Downs, and Locks Part 3: Escaping Level-7 Activities Level 8: Weapons Part 1: Improvised Weapons Part 2: Defending Against Weapons Level-8 Activities Level 9: Multiple Attackers Part 1: Establishing Control Part 2: Evading and Escaping Part 3: Going on the Attack Level-9 Activities Acknowledgments Appendixes Appendix 1: Dog Attack Appendix 2: Children Appendix 3: Sexual Assault Appendix 4: Training Equipment
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YMAA Publication Center Tai Chi In 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisEspecially designed for learning Tai Chi at home Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in only ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches you an easy to learn twenty-four-step Yang-style tai chi form. Tai chi is best known as a gentle full body exercise that has been proven effective for reducing stress, calming your mind, and boosting your immune system. No wonder, millions of people around the world practice tai chi for health and wellness. Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she’s learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome. This book features: A ten-week calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi Over 200 beautiful full-color photos Warm, welcoming instruction from a master of tai chi and qigong With this book you will: Learn the twenty-four-step Yang-style form Understand the fundamentals of tai chi Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits “Tai chi is a life journey,” Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my patients and students that understand that prevention requires participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis, which is key to their health and healing. Can you really learn tai chi in 10 weeks? Yes, you can learn the fundamentals of tai chi. You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is your road map."
£37.79
YMAA Publication Center Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected
Book Synopsis"Survival Favors the Prepared Mind"—Robert Crowley eLit Award GOLD WINNER - 2012 USA Best Books Award FINALIST - 2012 Eric Hoffer Award HONORABLE MENTION - 2012 This book stands alone as an introduction to the context of self-defense. There are seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching ‘complete.’ Any training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable. 1. Legal and ethical implications. A student learning self-defense must learn force law. Otherwise it is possible to train to go to prison. Side by side with the legal rules, every student must explore his or her own ethical limitations. Most do not really know where this ethical line lies within them. 2. Violence dynamics. Self-defense must teach how attacks happen. Students must be able to recognize an attack before it happens and know what kind they are facing. 3. Avoidance. Students need to learn and practice not fighting. Learning includes escape and evasion, verbal de-escalation, and also pure-not-be there avoidance. 4. Counter-ambush. If the student didn’t see the precursors or couldn’t successfully avoid the encounter he or she will need a handful of actions trained to reflex level for a sudden violent attack. 5. Breaking the freeze. Freezing is almost universal in a sudden attack. Students must learn to recognize a freeze and break out of one. 6. The fight itself. Most martial arts and self-defense instructors concentrate their time right here. What is taught just needs to be in line with how violence happens in the world. 7. The aftermath. There are potential legal, psychological, and medical effects of engaging in violence no matter how justified. Advanced preparation is critical. Any teacher or student of self-defense, anyone interested in self-defense, and any person who desires a deeper understanding of violence needs to read this book. We strongly recommend this book to anybody wishing to learn self-defense, or understand how to stay safe should violence rear it's ugly head.
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YMAA Publication Center Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practice Drills
Book SynopsisThe speed and brutality of a predatory attack can shock even an experienced martial artist. The sudden chaos, the cascade of stress hormones―you feel as though time slows down. In reality, the assault is over in an instant. How does anyone prepare for that? As a former corrections sergeant and tactical team leader, Rory Miller is a proven survivor. He instructs police and corrections professionals who, in many cases, receive only eight hours of defensive tactics training each year. They need techniques that work and they need unflinching courage. In Training for Sudden Violence Miller gives you the tools to prepare and prevail, both physically and psychologically. He shares hard-won lessons from a world most of us hope we never experience. Train in fundamentals,combat drills, and dynamic fighting. Develop situational awareness. Condition yourself through stress inoculation. Take a critical look at your training habits. “You don't get to pick where fights go,” Miller writes. That's why he has created a series of drills to train you for the worst of it. You will defend yourself on your feet, on the ground, against weapons, in a crowd, and while blindfolded. You will reevaluate your training scenarios―keeping what works, discarding what does not, and improving your chances of survival. Miller's internal work, world work, and plastic mind exercises will challenge you in ways that mere physical training does not. Sections include: Stalking Escape and evasion The predator mind Personal threat assessment This is a fight for your life, and it won't happen on a nice soft mat. It will get, as Miller says, “all kinds of messy.” Training for Sudden Violence prepares you for that mess.
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Bone Marrow Nei Kung: Taoist Techniques for
Book SynopsisMost Westerners believe that a daily physical exercise program helps slow the aging process. Yet those whose bodies appear most physically fit on the outside often enjoy only the same life span as the average nonathletic person. It is the internal organs and glands that nourish every function of the body, and it is the bone marrow that nourishes and rejuvenates the organs and glands through the production of blood. By focusing only on the muscles without cultivating the internal organs, bones, and blood, the Western fitness regimen can ultimately exhaust the internal system. In Bone Marrow Nei KungMaster Mantak Chia reveals the ancient mental and physical Taoist techniques used to “regrow” bone marrow, strengthen the bones, and rejuvenate the organs and glands. An advanced practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Bone Marrow Nei Kung was developed as a way to attain the “steel body” coveted in the fields of Chinese medicine and martial arts. This method of absorbing energy into the bones revives the bone marrow and reverses the effects of aging through the techniques of bone breathing, bone compression, and sexual energy massage, which stimulates the hormonal production that helps prevent osteoporosis. Also included is extensive information on chi weight lifting and the practice of “hitting” to detoxify the body.Trade Review"This system of Taoist exercises will create an inner fitness in addition to the Western ideal of physical and muscular fitness. . . . Even if you are just interested in living longer and living healthier (and who isn't?), this system will fascinate you." * Jennifer Hoskins, New Dawn, Jan/Feb 2008 *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Putting Bone Marrow Nei Kung Into Practice Foreword: Chinese Secrets of Bone Power by Michael Winn Introduction: Self-Enhancement Through Taoist Practices 1 Understanding Bone Marrow Nei Kung 2 Healthy Bones: Bone Breathing and Bone Compression 3 Sexual Energy Massage 4 Hitting 5 Chi Weight Lifting 6 Developing Your Bone Marrow Nei Kung Practice Appendix 1: Supplementary Practices Appendix 2: Meridian Points About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training Center Index
£15.19
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Tai Chi Wu Style: Advanced Techniques for
Book SynopsisFollowing the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien. Centered on a “small frame” stance--that is, feet closer together and arms closer to the body--and a slower progression of movements in solo practice, Wu Style offers a gentle Tai Chi form for beginners and, when practiced with a partner, a grounding introduction to martial arts boxing and Fa Jin (the discharge of energy for self-defense). The more functional stance, smaller movements, and conservation of internal energy make Wu-Style Tai Chi ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities. Condensing the 37 movements of Wu Style into 8 core forms, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan illustrate how to build a personal short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi practice. They explain how Wu-Style Tai Chi removes energetic blockages and helps to elongate the tendons, reducing stiffness and allowing the limbs to return to their natural length and full range of motion. Regular practice of Wu Style relieves back pain as well as reducing abdominal fat, the biggest hindrance to longevity. Exploring the martial arts applications of Wu Style, the authors trace its history beginning with founder Wu Chuan-Yu (1834-1902) as well as explain how to apply Wu Style to “Push Hands” (Tui Shou) and Fa Jin. Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.Trade Review“Through mastering the short-form Wu Style detailed in this book, Tai Chi practitioners harness a broad range of health benefits as well as build a solid foundation for learning the complete long-form Wu Style.” * Branches of Light, June 2013 *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Putting Wu Style Tai Chi into Practice 1 History of the Wu Style 2 Why Practice Wu Style Tai Chi Chi Kung? 3 Wu Style Principles 4 Wu Style Warm-Ups 5 The Tai Chi Chi Kung Wu Style Form 6 Summary of the Complete Wu Style Form 7 Martial Applications of the Wu Style Form 8 The Wu Style Tai Chi Boxing System 9 Home Practice Glossary Notes Bibliography About the Authors The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center Index
£15.19
Triumph Books MMA Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of America's
Book SynopsisIn MMA Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of America's Hottest Sport, the authors, editors, and writers for MMA Worldwide delve deep into the dramatic, awe-inspiring underpinnings of the mixed martial arts universe. The result is a revealing portrait of what happens once the cage empties and the lights darken. Within these pages, the MMA Worldwide crew has canvassed the entire sport to uncover the best stories and most-telling anecdotes about MMA personalities and events. Visit the training camps of some of the best fighters in the world, including Erik Paulson's Catch Submission Wrestling, Wanderlei Silva's home gym in Las Vegas, and Cung Le's facilities in San Jose. Get a rare personal look at some of the most intriguing personalities in the MMA World, including UFC cage announcer Bruce Buffer, former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin, and Tapout magazine founder Chris "Mask" Lewis. Enjoy behind-the-scenes peeks at some of the best fight promotions in the country. This is the best way to get exclusive access to the best on- and off-camera moments of the sport.
£13.25
Skyhorse Publishing The Modern Day Gunslinger
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Wilder Publications Bushido: The Soul of Japan
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www.bnpublishing.com Cold Steel
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Creative Education Mma
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Strategic Book Publishing Sekwondo: World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo Initiation for Novices Over the Age of Forty. a Didactical Guide for Trainers and
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Strategic Book Publishing Taekwondo Poomsae: The Fighting Scrolls - Guiding Philosophy and Basic Applications
£16.14
Skyhorse Publishing Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference
Book SynopsisThe ancient Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do allows its practitioners to reach physical prowess, moral development, and spiritual growth. Black Belt Tae Kwon Do is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their black belt training with a reliable study source for solitary practice.This complete sourcebook combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. More than seven hundred photographs illustrate practice routines, black belt forms, sparring strategies, and advanced self-defense techniques. Extensive appendixes include competition rules, weight and belt divisions, governing bodies of national and international organizations, and a glossary of Korean and English terms. Every serious student of Tae Kwon Do will want this manual, the only book of its kind endorsed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and the United States Tae Kwon Do Union.
£16.06
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate: The Essence
Book SynopsisChallenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu. Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based method for analysis of kata practice. Arguing against the commonly held notion that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, he insists that a kata cannot simply mean what the user wants it to mean, but contains specific martial principles that must be followed for it to work effectively. The step-by-step descriptions of the receiving, controlling or bridging, and finishing techniques contain in-depth analysis of commonly misunderstood aspects of kata. Each chapter concludes with an engaging anecdote from the author’s time in Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-ryu, connecting it with the kata under discussion. Equally useful for the novice and for more advanced karate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of kata and bunkai.
£19.55
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
North Atlantic Books,U.S. History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It:
Book SynopsisA concise yet comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate, with biographies of the great karate mastersThis concise-yet-comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate includes authoritative biographies of the great karate masters of the past and the philosophical issues they faced as karate changed and evolved. Bringing a fresh understanding to the study of the martial arts, Mark I. Cramer dispels many of the often-repeated martial-arts myths as he details the lineages of the modern styles of karate and describes the social, cultural, and political events that influenced them. While most books focus on a single style of karate or the biography of just one of the great teachers, this book offers a well-researched and detailed overview. By bringing all of this knowledge together in one volume, Cramer?an award-winning inductee into the USA Karate Federation?s Hall of Fame?fills a crucial gap.
£15.29
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts:
Book SynopsisThrough the lenses of Shotokan Karate and biomedicine, sensei and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong shows readers how body, mind, and spirit can be developed through martial arts practice.Through the practice of martial arts, a person can realize their full potential--not only in body, but in mind and spirit. The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts shows readers how. Author, sensei, and biomedical scientist Alex W. Tong delves into the physical, mental, and spiritual components of martial arts and integrates contemporary sports psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience into a nuanced and illuminating understanding of what martial arts practice can be.Structured into three sections, Tong discusses:The Mind: The dao of martial arts, mental tranquility, contemporary neuroscience, and warming up the brainThe Body: Posture and stance, breathing in martial arts, and the physics of mastery and effortThe Spirit: Soul, spirit, and moving zen; nature and manifestations of the spiritEach section includes observations on martial arts origins, physiology, and tangible results on martial arts training. Blending traditional and contemporary approaches, knowledge, and research, The Science and Philosophy of Martial Arts builds a vision of practice that elevates physical performance, awareness, decisiveness, and strength of spirit.
£19.55
Creative Paperbacks Mma
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Skyhorse Publishing Krav Maga: Use Your Body as a Weapon
Book Synopsis The complete beginner’s guide to Krav Maga An instructional book for athletes interested in this type of self-defense Updated edition that contains the basic rules and new tips to improve your form and prevent injury This training manual is ideal for anyone curious about Krav Maga. This noncompetitive self- defense technique began in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The guide’s author, Boaz Aviram, has been a member of the IDF for years. Krav Maga brings together skills and training from many martial arts, ranging from jiujitsu to judo to boxing. It shares with is students critical lessons in maintaining awareness and making each strike count in self-defense. In its instructional and updated edition, Krav Maga: Use Your Body as a Weapon teaches athletes about their own anatomy and muscles to help them avoid injury.Aviram provides concrete and reliable information on how to tackle your opponent int he more efficient and effective way. Some methods include: Paying attention to possible escape routes Using your opponent’s weakest areas to your advantage Using common objects at hand to fight with Preemptive counterattacks This book offers the basic philosophy and use of hand-to-hand training as it began, and the author meticulously describes the basis of each skill to help the reader and athlete understand it clearly. With more than 1,000 photos and 150 techniques, Krav Maga: Use Your Body as a a Weapon belongs on the bookshelf of everyone interested in this technique. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£18.59
Morgan James Publishing llc Jiu Jitsu Training Journal
Book SynopsisThe Jiu Jitsu Training Journal is a training tool created for Jiu Jitsu practitioners who are ready to take their learning to the next level.The Jiu Jitsu Training Journal provides space for taking notes, drawing illustrations, and tracking critical details and indicators to enhance student retention of the techniques taught in class. It includes practical help for your journey to help you stay on track with your goals and optimize your learning experience, covering topics such as:Effectively Tracking Your Progress in Jiu JitsuHealthy Rolling for Longevity in the SportEfficient Progress and Learning from Beginner to MasteryHow to be a Great Training PartnerIf you need a methodical approach to your training, the Jiu Jitsu Training Journal will help you format your training for reflection and learning.
£13.46
Skyhorse Publishing Kettlebell Kickboxing: Every Woman's Guide to
Book SynopsisYou only have one body, and your body has amazing potential. But you also only have one lifewhy waste more of it than you need to at the gym? Kettlebells, the swingable weights found in gyms and homes everywhere, burn up to four times the fat of other workouts. But they are often ignored or misused, causing wasted time or even injury.Dasha Libin Anderson teaches a one-two punch of kettlebells and martial arts, rolling strength training and cardio into one workout for women that burns five hundred to one thousand calories per hour. The unparalleled kettlebell expert has spent over a decade developing the Kettlebell Kickboxing system based on science and experience and has seen amazing results for women of all fitness levels (including actresses and models) who take classes at her Manhattan studio or work out with her bestselling DVD series.Dasha introduces readers to kettlebell and martial arts techniques and teaches the science behind safe swings, squats, punches, kicks, and hundreds of innovative moves everyone can do. Organized by the body part targeted, Kettlebell Kickboxing features hundreds of step-by-step photos and workout routines for four-week fitness plans, lifelong exercise goals, and fifteen-minute high-intensity interval training. Learn everything you need to look and feel the way you always wanted: strong, confident, agile, pain-free, and sexy.Trade Review"Dasha is the real dealsmart, energizing, passionate beyond compare! If you're ready to get in the best shape of your life, pick up this book NOW!" Meaghan B. Murphy, executive editor, Good Housekeeping, @meaghanbmurphy"Dasha's genius combo of muscle-sculpting kettlebell and calorie-crushing kickboxing moves is creative, efficient, fun . . . and tough but worth it. You walk away from this book feeling strong, smart, and totally in control of your health. Mastering the workouts and watching your body change is so empowering—you can't not get hooked on this program!" —Jaclyn Emerick, fitness director, Shape magazine"I always look forward to training with Dasha! She has an unbelievable talent for making health and fitness fun. Her workouts are incredibly effective and have kept me in great shape for the physically demanding parts I've had to play. I'm so glad she finally wrote a book because now everyone else can experience the awesome workouts and nutrition tips that have worked so well for me." Megan Hilty, actress, NBC's Smash"I read scripts daily, so the last thing I want to do is read for my workouts . . . but this isn't just any book; it's a workbook. And trust me, it'll make you work! Every exercise is completely broken down to its function and muscle group. Kettlebell Kickboxing is an educational and fun read that will get any shape or size lovin' some kettlebells." Margot Bingham, actress, HBO's Boardwalk Empire"Dasha Libin Anderson is your go-to girl when it comes to anything kettlebell and kickboxing. She's as strong as she is inspiring! Strengthen your mind, whole body, and whole outlook on life with Kettlebell Kickboxing!" Candice Kumai, author of four cookbooks including Clean Green Eats and E! News contributor"I've been training with Dasha's Kettlebell Kickboxing method for almost two years. I love how versatile the exercises are and how she always keeps me and my body guessing. She has also helped me to sculpt my body with the long, lean, strong muscles I have always desired." Elettra Wiedemann, founder of Impatient Foodie, executive food editor of Refinery29, and model"Dasha is the real dealsmart, energizing, passionate beyond compare! If you're ready to get in the best shape of your life, pick up this book NOW!" Meaghan B. Murphy, executive editor, Good Housekeeping, @meaghanbmurphy"Dasha's genius combo of muscle-sculpting kettlebell and calorie-crushing kickboxing moves is creative, efficient, fun . . . and tough but worth it. You walk away from this book feeling strong, smart, and totally in control of your health. Mastering the workouts and watching your body change is so empowering—you can't not get hooked on this program!" —Jaclyn Emerick, fitness director, Shape magazine"I always look forward to training with Dasha! She has an unbelievable talent for making health and fitness fun. Her workouts are incredibly effective and have kept me in great shape for the physically demanding parts I've had to play. I'm so glad she finally wrote a book because now everyone else can experience the awesome workouts and nutrition tips that have worked so well for me." Megan Hilty, actress, NBC's Smash"I read scripts daily, so the last thing I want to do is read for my workouts . . . but this isn't just any book; it's a workbook. And trust me, it'll make you work! Every exercise is completely broken down to its function and muscle group. Kettlebell Kickboxing is an educational and fun read that will get any shape or size lovin' some kettlebells." Margot Bingham, actress, HBO's Boardwalk Empire"Dasha Libin Anderson is your go-to girl when it comes to anything kettlebell and kickboxing. She's as strong as she is inspiring! Strengthen your mind, whole body, and whole outlook on life with Kettlebell Kickboxing!" Candice Kumai, author of four cookbooks including Clean Green Eats and E! News contributor"I've been training with Dasha's Kettlebell Kickboxing method for almost two years. I love how versatile the exercises are and how she always keeps me and my body guessing. She has also helped me to sculpt my body with the long, lean, strong muscles I have always desired." Elettra Wiedemann, founder of Impatient Foodie, executive food editor of Refinery29, and model
£17.89
Bloomsbury USA The Shotokan Karate Bible: Beginner to Black Belt
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