Combat sports and self-defence Books
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform The Art of Fencing: or the Use of the Small Sword
£11.52
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Aikido Principles: Basic Concepts of the Peaceful Martial Art
£13.83
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Tai Chi: A Beginner's Guide: How to Master The Ancient Art of Moving Meditation
£10.74
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Kickboxing: The Cross, Hook, And Uppercut: From Initiation To Knockout: Everything You Need To Know (and more) To Master The Pain Game
£11.42
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Wing chun. The practice of striking technique
£13.17
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Fudoshin Kenpo Jujitsu: Martial Art & Self Preservation System
£14.14
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Taekwon Do ITF Black Belt Patterns: I - III Degree
£23.75
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Bojutsu The Matsumoto System
£12.72
Independently Published Traditional Wing Chun - Wooden Dummy Training
£13.33
AuthorHouse The Mindset of a Martial Artist
£9.16
Shambhala Publications Inc Remembering O-Sensei: Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
£17.14
Penguin Putnam Inc The Squared Circle: Life, Death and Professional Wrestling
£21.47
Merchant Books The Book of Five Rings
£15.59
Wilder Publications Bushido: The Soul of Japan
£11.11
www.bnpublishing.com Cold Steel
£22.49
Strategic Book Publishing Taekwondo Poomsae: The Fighting Scrolls - Guiding Philosophy and Basic Applications
£17.03
Echo Point Books & Media Secrets of Aikido
£19.51
Echo Point Books & Media Aikido: The Way of Harmony
£22.48
Echo Point Books & Media Secrets of Aikido
£22.95
Echo Point Books & Media, LLC How To Fight Tough
£23.47
Little Brown and Company Get Home Safe
£999.99
Notion Press, Inc. Karlakattai
£34.01
Notion Press, Inc. Sanchin Three Battles
£20.17
She Writes Press Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts
Book SynopsisMelanie Gibson was an independent woman with a good job, multiple college degrees, and a condo in the trendy part of town. She also had a few mental illnesses, a minor substance abuse problem, and rotten relationship skills. She was a high-functioning crazy who needed a good kick in the pants, literally and metaphorically. In early 2013, as a last desperate means to save her sanity, Melanie turned to a nearly forgotten childhood activity: the Korean martial art of taekwondo. As if the universe were listening, she discovered her West Texas childhood taekwondo instructors’ Grandmaster operated a taekwondo school a few miles from her home in Fort Worth, Texas—and she decided to start her training over as a white belt. In taekwondo, Melanie felt like she had a fresh start in more ways than one. She found an inner peace she’d never known before, a sense of community, a newfound confidence, and a positive outlook on life. The kicking and screaming she was doing in class quieted the long-term kicking and screaming in her mind. Funny and frank, Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Marital Arts is the story of Melanie’s life-changing journey from troubled, lost soul to confident taekwondo black belt.Trade Review“Melanie’s story proves that mental illness can be overcome. That alone would be enough, but that fact that she rekindled her love of taekwondo and used it for its true purpose (inner peace) made it that much more compelling. A must-read for anyone looking to get out of a rut!” —Grayson Berry, actor on Cobra Kai “Gibson’s sharp-witted, tenacious personality radiates throughout this spirited book, and her determination should prove contagious, spurring readers to discover a pathway through which they can combat mental illness and discover their true selves. . . . An inspirational, sharp, and disarmingly humorous account about taekwondo and mental health.” —Kirkus Reviews “I am left in awe of Melanie’s courage to reveal her darkest struggles in the hope of helping others. Her fight to find the light inside herself and share it with the world is a tale of inspiration for anyone–martial artist or not. Let the breakthrough in these pages be a call to us all to transform from our own worst enemy to our own best friend.” —Ando Mierzwa, Happy Life Martial Arts
£12.34
Independently Published Sambo: the basic throws
£13.19
Independently Published Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu: Hiden Mokuroku - Nikajo
£12.09
Independently Published The Practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan
£23.74
£999.99
Independently Published The Art Of Shito Ryu Karate
£20.26
Independently Published Footwork Wins Fights: The Footwork of Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts & MMA
£19.25
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Sith Academy: Acolyte Training
£15.80
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dynamisk Karate og Kumite
£15.07
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Karate Grappling
£15.07
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Time of Bartitsu: Die Selbstverteidigung fuer Ladies und Gentlemen
£10.12
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Wado Ryu Ohyo Kata: Applications of the Pinan Kata
£12.36
Independently Published Lohan Chi Kung. Tesoro para la salud
£12.82
Naval & Military Press Ltd Get Tough!
Book Synopsis?This book, by the man who taught them, shows how the British Commandos fought in the Second World War in unarmed hand-to hand combat. It shows how they won their fights – even against enemies who were bigger, stronger, and armed. Brute strength is not required. This book shows you how to put a thug out of action with your bare hands, so fast he won’t know what’s hit him. “Get Tough” is filled with clear, graphic line drawings which, with the easy-to-follow directions, demonstrate the “Fairbairn System”. The author, Major W. E. Fairbairn, was a tough Police officer who spent 30 years with the Shanghai Municipal Police, where he learned ju-jitsu (Judo), Chinese boxing and other martial arts. He was senior instructor to British Special Forces during the war, and was the co-inventor of the legendary Sykes-Fairbairn Commando knife. While in China he became the first foreigner, living outside Japan, ever admitted to Kodokan Jiu-Jutsu University in Tokyo where he was awarded the black belt, second degree. Combining all the knowledge thus acquired he developed a system that stopped the Shanghai terrorists in their tracks, demoralised the Nazis, and probably proved a decisive factor in the success of Allied Special forces in World War Two. This is a “must” book for the armed forces, civilian defence groups, police, security guards, and indeed anyone whose life may be threatened.
£12.63
Naval & Military Press All-In Fighting
£9.67
Naval & Military Press All-In Fighting
£17.58
Naval & Military Press Get Tough!: How To Win In Hand To Hand Fighting
£20.54
New Generation Publishing Shotokan Karate - The Definitive Guide: Beginning to Black Belt and Beyond
£25.49
Independently Published Chi Gung Methodologies: Monks in the Emperor's Courtyard
£13.35
Positive Impact Golf Positive Impact Golf: Hvordan du indarbejder den berømte 'Danse du Golf' bevægelse i dit spil
£17.82
arima publishing Learning Wing Chun Kung Fu
£19.56
Turtle Press,U.S. Combat Strategy: Junsado, the Way of the Warrior
Book SynopsisKnowing the physical skills of art is not enough. If you want the edge, you need strategy. In this book master strategist Hanho teaches you all there is to know about strategy in the martial arts. Regardless of style, you will see why this book is being called the authority on fighting strategy by some of the top martial artists in the world. Learn the keys to mastery including: distance control; direct attack; combinations; initiative attack; range fighting; mental conditioning; footwork; feinting; concealing; flexibility; adaptation; physical fitness; combat rhythm; timing; coupling force; hand skills; kicking; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; stance; terrain psychology; psyching-up; tactics; defensive principles; stamina; indirect attack; counterattack; circular force; efficiency; joint locks; evasion; parrying; guerrilla attacks and over 100 more.
£17.09
Turtle Press,U.S. Martial Arts After 40
£21.54
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: Takedowns: Throws, Trips, Drops and Slams for NHB Competition and Street Defense
Book SynopsisThis fourth No Holds Barred Fighting training manual contains all fighters need to know about the art of takedowns, or "shooting," and how to counter takedown tactics used by an opponent. Readers learn to see it from both sides with offensive and defensive stances, footwork, setups, and shooting techniques. Several variations of the most commonly employed shots are featured—double leg takedowns, single leg takedowns, snatch singles, and low singles—as well as counters for each. Hundreds of sequential photos illustrate the steps, grips, and angles of every move, and takedowns are included for use inside the inevitable clinch. Sections on drills and chains, as well as a list of resources for further practice, round out the text.Table of ContentsShooting Range; Shooting Stances; Shooting Footwork; Old School Leg Dives; Handles; Set-ups; Double-Leg Takedowns; Double-Leg Takedown Counters; Single-Leg Takedowns; Single-Leg Takedown Counters; Low Single-Leg Takedowns; Low Single-Leg Takedown Counters; Arm Drag Drops; Arm Drag Counters; Collar and Elbow Tie-Up Offence; Collar and Elbow Tie-Up Defence; Index.
£13.25
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Second Chance: A Reality-Based Guide to Self-Defense
Book SynopsisWhen violence becomes unavoidable, it's best to be informed, and this self-defense book provides revolutionary information that could mean the difference between life and death in the event of a physical assault. Included are drills to increase awareness, examples for using the environment as a self-defense tool, and methods that allow victims to best use their inherent strengths to repel an attack. An interesting look at the psychology of an attack—exploring the mindset of both attacker and victim, and illuminating the dynamic between the two—this manual puts the power back into the hands of concerned citizens.
£12.30