Combat sports and self-defence Books
Velluminous Press Raising Cane: The Unexpected Martial Art
£14.77
Checkpoint Press Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do Hae Sul: Vol.1
£35.79
Checkpoint Press THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF TAEKWON-DO PATTERNS, Vol 3
£24.92
£35.79
Checkpoint Press From Creation to Unification: The Complete Histories Behind the Ch'ang Hon (Itf) Patterns
£27.09
De Coubertin Books Chaos is a Friend of Mine
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£13.49
SF Nonfiction Books Jeet Kune Do de Bruce Lee: Estrategias de
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£12.88
Lauric Enterprises, Inc. Training Mission Four
£28.76
Lauric Enterprises, Inc. Training Mission Two
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£58.46
Empire Books Grappling Masters
£24.30
Empire Books Wing Chun Masters
£31.50
Cornell University Press Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts
Book SynopsisKnown in the West primarily through poorly subtitled films, Chinese martial arts fiction is one of the most iconic and yet the most understudied form of modern sinophone creativity. Current scholarship on the subject is characterized by three central assumptions against which this book argues: first, that martial arts fiction is the representation of a bodily spectacle that historically originated in Hong Kong cinema; second, that the genre came into being as an escapist fantasy that provided psychological comfort to people during the height of imperialism; and third, that martial arts fiction reflects a patriotic attitude that celebrates the greatness of Chinese culture, which in turn is variously described as the China-complex, colonial modernity, essentialized identity, diasporic consciousness, anxieties about globalization, or other psychological and ideological difficulties experienced by the Chinese people.Trade ReviewStateless Subjects, by Petrus Liu, is a well-researched book that offers innovative perspectives on the compelling subject of Chinese martial arts literature of the twentieth-century. Through excellent summaries of individual texts—both film and fiction—as well as contemplative consideration of selected historical events in the socio-political milieu during which they were produced, the author's research aims to challenge both early May Fourth (negative) views of martial arts fiction and to transcend canonical analysis of the genre 'as the ideological instrument of Chinese nationalism' (2-3). Liu provides excellent background analysis of the tensions between pop fiction and May Fourth literature, and in the process brings postmodern comparative literature perspectives to bear in his 'intervention' into the dominant May Fourth literary discourse. Readers interested in interconnections between diverse sociopolitical issues such as intellectual history, feminism in martial arts film, the Cultural Revolution, the Cold War in Asia, and tensions in Taiwan/Hong Kong martial arts literary discourse will find many points of departure for further research. Especially notable are the unorthodox subjects from the martial arts literary canon addressed in the five chapters that comprise this book, including Islam, gender issues, and homosexuality. Liu should be applauded for addressing such seemingly taboo subjects in early twentieth-century literary discourse and supplying interesting readings that demonstrate a creative comparative literature approach. * MCLC Resource Center August 2013 *
£84.00
Turtle Press Vital Point Strikes: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports
£30.00
Tracks Publishing,U.S. MMA Mastery: Strike Combinations
Book SynopsisCovering the essential tactic and art of striking in a series of blows, this guide illustrates how today’s best mixed martial arts fighters have discovered the devastating effect of “punches in bunches,” or strike combinations—a mix that includes fists, kicks, elbows, and knees. The importance of striking in multiples of three is emphasized with an explanation of how to stage strikes in order to maximize load and release, counterstriking, creating angles, and straight striking. Also included is the tactical role of footwork, how to merge defensive and offensive moves, and overcoming the various challenges posed by range. Avoiding a common blend of different styles, this reference takes the most efficient combinations culled from elite competition and presents them in stair-stepped drill sets, enabling fighters to utilize the same striking approaches advocated by the best coaches and competitors in the business.
£11.35
FreeLance Academy Press Burgundian Poleaxe: The Noble Art of Chivalric
Book SynopsisThe poleaxe is a fearsome weapon: the armour-breaching weapon par excellence of the late Middle Ages, wielded on foot in friendly tournaments, lethal duels, and on the battlefield. Instruction on its use is found throughout surviving medieval martial arts manuscripts from Germany and Italy, but Le Jeu de la Hache (Axe-Play)—written in the mid fifteenth century for the Burgundian Court--is both the most complete study of this deadly weapon and the oldest known French-language martial arts text. In this new translation and interpretive guide, Jason Smith presents a complete translation of Le Jeu, detailed photographic reconstructions of its many techniques, and a short primer on the basics of axe combat, creating a complete curriculum for actually training in this unique medieval martial art. Combined with a historical overview of the manuscript and a detailed biography of Jacques de Lalain, a famed Burgundian axe-fighter, this volume is not just a modern training manual, but also a window into knightly culture at the waning of the Middle Ages.
£37.52
FreeLance Academy Press In the Service of Mars Volume 2: Proceedings from
Book SynopsisMartial Arts are literally "The Arts of Mars," the Roman god of war. For over two and a half millennia, the combat arts of Europe served the hoplite, gladiator, legionnaire, knight, duelist, boxer and wrestler on the battlefield, in duels, and in the ring. Interest in these traditions has grown dramatically over the last twenty years, bringing together a unique combination of fighters and scholars to preserve the heritage of fighting lore. The Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW), founded in 1999, gave students of these martial arts the opportunity to meet, train, and exchange research. In the Service of Mars, Volume Two is both a compilation of the most popular and detailed lectures and class notes from WMAW's first decade, and a record of the growth of the Western martial arts community over the same time. From longsword to sword and buckler fencing; deadly knife-fighting to mounted combat, the martial traditions of England, Germany, Italy and Spain are all amply represented and combined with detailed, practical instruction. Trade Review Table of ContentsForeword Part One: Martial Arts of the Middle Ages, ca. 1300-1550 English Longsword: a Tactical Approach - Paul Wagner The Spear-Play of Fiore dei Liberi - Gregory Mele A Conceptual Look at the 24 Winden in Johannes Liechtenauer's Art - Jörg Bellinghausen Fighting from the Nebenhut: Longsword Plays from the Ringeck Fechtbuch - Christian Henry Tobler Mounted Combat: A Continuation of the System - Theresa Wendland Part Two: Martial Arts of the Renaissance and Enlightenment, ca. 1500-1850 From the Page to the Practice: Fundamentals of Spanish Swordplay - Puck Curtis and Mary Dill Curtis The Iberian Montante: Sources, Techniques, and Tactics - Steve Hick and Eric Myers Understanding the Partisan: Forgotten Weapon of the Italian Renaissance - Tom Leoni Bolognese Swordsmanship: An Introduction to Renaissance Sword and Buckler - Steven Reich Keeping it Simple: Italian Rapier Tactics for Dummies - Tom Leoni Part Three: Western Martial Arts in Their Historical Context Frog DNA, Concentric Rings, and Old-Fashioned Necromancy: Reconstructing Historical European Swordsmanship - Gregory Mele The Medieval Sword Blade: Form and Intended Function - Craig Johnson Part Four: Pedagogy-Teaching and the Western Martial Artist Flow Drills as a Teaching Tool for Medieval and Renaissance Dagger Training - Jörg Bellinghausen Decision-Making for Instructors - Guy Windsor Developing and Training with Solo Forms: An Overview - Guy Windsor About the Contributors
£36.10
FreeLance Academy Press Fighting with the German Longsword
Book SynopsisRecorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer have been given new life by a world-wide community of modern swordsmen and women, fascinated by the elegance, efficiency and depth of his unique martial art. Christian Henry Tobler was one of the pioneers in reviving the medieval Master's art, creating the first, published syllabus for training with the two-handed longsword back in 2004. This fully rewritten, revised and expanded edition brings to bear a decade of refinement, creating a definitive, "how to" guide for students. Beginning with a short historical overview of the art, Mr. Tobler teaches stance, footwork, methods for gripping the sword, and step-by-step instructions for executing the core techniques of the Liechtenauer tradition. Additional chapters introduce students to wrestling, spear and armoured combat; demonstrating the art's depth and breadth. Heavily photo-illustrated, the book also makes use of decision-trees and training drills to aid in learning. Used as a complete, self-contained course, or a primer for studying the original medieval works themselves, this unique book will be invaluable to martial artists, reenactors, medieval historians, or anyone who has ever wondered "how did knights fight?"Table of ContentsForeword About the Author The Chivalric Fighting Arts Association The Selohaar Fechtschule Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Beginning Your Training Chapter 2: Line, Footwork, Measure, and Time Chapter 3: Vier Leger Chapter 4:Three Wounders Chapter 5: Four Openings Chapter 6: Initiative Chapter 7: Defending with Attacks Chapter 8: The Five Strokes Chapter 9: Zornhau Chapter 10: Breaking the Four Openings Chapter 11: Krumphau Chapter 12: Zwerchhau Chapter 13: Schielhau Chapter 14: Scheitelhau Chapter 15: Vier Versetzen Chapter 16: Nachreisen Chapter 17: Fuhlen and Indes, an Interlude Chapter 18: Uberlaufen Chapter 19: Absetzen Chapter 20: Durchwechseln and Zucken Chapter 21: Ringen Chapter 22: Durchlaufen Chapter 23: Sprechfenster Chapter 24: Zwei Hengen, Acht Winden Chapter 25: Nebenhut Chapter 26: Fence! Chapter 27: Armoured Foot Combat Chapter 28: Fencing with the Spear Chapter 29: Fencing with the Half-Sword Chapter 30: Conclusion Table of Drills Glossary & Bibliography
£38.00
FreeLance Academy Press Swordplay: An anonymous illustrated Dutch
Book SynopsisThis short text with beautiful watercolour illustrations dates from 1595, and details fencing with the single sword, rapier and dagger, rapier and buckler, halberd, and full pike. Schermkunst is one of the oldest known martial arts treatises from the Low Countries and provides a glimpse into the `Art of Defence’ as it was practiced during a particularly volatile time in Netherlands history. Rebellion against Philip II of Spain led to independence of the Calvinist Northern provinces from Catholic Spain. In the same year, the spice trade expedition set into motion events culminating in the formation of the Dutch East India Company, and a golden age of Dutch history that spanned the 17th century. The original anonymous manuscript is held in the special collections of the Newberry Library of Chicago Trade Review Table of ContentsIntroduction Transcription, Translation and Illustrations Single Sword Fencing Rapier and Dagger Fencing Fencing with Dussack and Shield Rapier and Buckler Fencing Halberd Fencing Fencing with Pikes Bibliography
£31.00
FreeLance Academy Press Hidden in Plain Sight: Esoteric Power Training
Book SynopsisEllis Amdur's writing on martial arts has been groundbreaking. In Dueling with O-sensei, he challenged practitioners that the moral dimension of martial arts is expressed in acts of integrity, not spiritual platitudes and the deification of fantasized warrior-sages. In Old School, he applied both academic rigor and keen observation towards some of the classical martial arts of Japan, leavening his writing with vivid descriptions of many of the actual practitioners of these wonderful traditions. His first edition of Hidden in Plain Sight was a discussion of esoteric training methods once common, but now all but lost within Japanese martial arts. These methodologies encompassed mental imagery, breath-work, and a variety of physical techniques, offering the potential to develop skills and power sometimes viewed as nearly superhuman. Usually believed to be the provenance of Chinese martial arts, Amdur asserted that elements of such training still remain within a few martial traditions: literally, 'hidden in plain sight.' Two-thirds larger, this second edition is so much more. Amdur digs deep into the past, showing the complexity of human strength, its adaptation to varying lifestyles, and the nature of physical culture pursued for martial ends. Amdur goes into detail concerning varieties of esoteric power training within martial arts, culminating in a specific methodology known as 'six connections' or 'internal strength.' With this discussion as a baseline, he then discusses the transfer of esoteric power training from China to various Japanese jujutsu systems as well as Japanese swordsman-ship emanating from the Kurama traditions. Finally, he delves into the innovative martial tradition of Daito-ryu and its most important offshoot, aikido, showing how the mercurial, complicated figures of Takeda Sokaku and Morihei Ueshiba were less the embodiment of something new, than a re-imagining of their past. 202 b&w illus.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Author's Notes Forward Section 1 - The Cultivation Of Power 1. Physical Culture: A Uniquely Human Preoccupation 2. The Development of Specialized Martial Skill and Power 3. Six Connections-Comprehensive Power Development Section 2 - Heaven And Earth Within Man 4. The Chinese Connection 5. Kit%o-ryu: Rising and Falling 6. Yoshin-ryu: A Garden Of Willows 7. Tenjin Shiny%o-ryu: Heaven and Man 8. What Happened To Jujutsu? Section 3 - Dait%o-ryu: The Past is Future 9. Aizu Bujutsu: Takeda Sokaku's Birthright 10. Takeda Sokaku: Opening Our Eyes To True Bud%o 11. The Heart of Aiki Is The Sword: Takeda Sokaku's Legacy 12. Aiki Nit%o Hiden Section 4 - Aikid%o and Ueshiba Morihei: More Than A Martial Art & More Than A Martial Artist 13. Is The Heart Of Aikid%o The Sword? 14. Aikid%o is Three Peaches 15. Hidden in Plain Sight 16. Triangle, Circle, Square: How To Be O-Sensei In Sixteen Easy Steps Epilogue Appendix A Appendix B Glossary Photo Credits
£35.62
Turtle Press Complete Taekwondo Poomsae: The Official Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Forms of Taekwondo
£33.25
Contemporary Fighting Arts The 10 Best Bar Fighting Moves: Down and Dirty
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£12.93
IRH Press USA Inc. The Laws of Success: A Spiritual Guide to Turning
Book SynopsisThe Laws of Success is the modern world's universal guide to happiness and success in all aspects of life. In these pages you will find timeless wisdom, the secrets of living with purpose, and practical steps you can take to bring joy and fulfilment to your work and to the lives of others. Ryuho Okawa offers key mindsets, attitudes, and principles that will empower you to make your hopes and dreams come true, inspire you to triumph over setbacks and despair, and help you live every day positively, constructively, and meaningfully. Your keys to a new future filled with hope, courage, and joy are just pages away!
£13.29
Tambuli Media Mastering Eskrima Disarms
£18.21
Tambuli Media Fut Sao Wing Chun: The Leung Family Buddha Hand
£12.41
Tambuli Media Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy of Edgar Sulite
£18.15
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Tambuli Media Balintawak Eskrima
£19.94
Krause Publications DIY GUNS: Recoil Magazine's Guide to Homebuilt
Book SynopsisBuild it Yourself, with Help from RECOIL! There''s supreme satisfaction in do-it-yourself firearms projects, and here, in the first book of its kind, the editors from RECOIL Magazine have compiled some of the best information ever published on everything from completing a gun based on an 80 percent lower to building your own suppressor and just about every other type of DIY project you can imagine. Whether you''re a seasoned gunsmith or weekend tinkerer, you''ll find something here that you can use. Inside this detailed volume: - Explore the world of gun builds, kits and modifications. - Learn how the experts maintain their firearms - Get a primer on making knives and other striking implements- The real science behind constructing homebuilt suppressorsBonus info on gun storage, building a rifle range, constructing target stands on a budget and much more is guaranteed to inspire your inner firearms genius. If you''re planning your next firearms project, don''t just do it yourself, do it with RECOIL!
£25.64
Offgrid What If?: Experts' Survival Strategies for
Book SynopsisReal-world strategies for confronting your worst nightmares.Unlike many survival books that offer one person’s opinions, WHAT IF? Experts'' Survival Strategies for Natural Disasters, Urban Threats, and Other Deadly Emergencies is a scenario-based guide with insights from a panel of more than 40 actual survival experts to help you plan for and confront worst-case scenarios. These pros include trainers for U.S. military special operations, the Department of Defense (DoD) and law enforcement SWAT. There are no keyboard warriors here; these are people who have made a living learning and teaching how to survive threats and then stay alive in nearly any conceivable scenario.Based on information researched by the editors of OFFGRID Magazine, WHAT IF? covers a wide gamut of nightmare scenarios in categories the average person is quite likely to encounter at some point: Natural Disasters Crime Terrorism Threats while Traveling Grid Down Respected experts such as Tim MacWelch, Kevin Estela, Rudy Reyes, Jared Wihongi and John Nores, to name a few, offer answers to a lot of uncomfortable questions that, unfortunately, require deep forethought in today’s world. You owe it to yourself and your family to prepare! What if … You’re caught in an earthquake? Your neighborhood is attacked by an angry mob? You’re threatened by a stalker? You’re caught in a mass shooting? Hackers take down the power grid? Your child is abducted? Critical supply lines are indefinitely interrupted? These questions and dozens of others are presented in scenario-based stories that force you to think about how should realistically respond when your life is on the line. You’ll learn how to prevent becoming lost in the backcountry or stranded in your vehicle. Deal with economic collapse and angry mobs like a well-trained professional. Or come out on top if faced with earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, utility outages, suicide bombings, hijackings or hostage situations. No matter what befalls you, WHAT IF? has you covered. Remember: Knowledge is the key to preparation, and preparation is the key to survival! Whatever worst-case scenario keeps you awake at night, WHAT IF? Experts'' Survival Strategies for Natural Disasters, Urban Threats, and Other Deadly Emergencies) is your guide to overcoming uncertainty and confronting our fears with confidence.
£16.19
Via Media Publishing Company,US Academic Approaches to Martial Arts Research
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£22.06
Simon & Schuster The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and
Book SynopsisPrepare yourself for whatever life throws your way with these essential safety and security hacks you need to know to keep you and your family safe, from TikTok’s Mom Friend, Cathy Pedrayes.Have you ever wished that you kept a first-aid kit in the car or berated yourself for not keeping a pair of flip-flops in your purse at all times? Ever wondered when it’s okay to geo-tag a social media post or when it’s best to lie to strangers? Just need some tips on how to feel safer and more prepared in today’s digital world? Well, Cathy Pedrayes has you covered. Known as the Mom Friend of TikTok, Cathy posts practical, everyday safety and security tips that everyone should know and incorporate into their routine. The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security offers a shortcut to a lifetime of tips and hacks Cathy has learned from experience as well as her consultations with personal security experts. You will find quick guides on: -Securing your home -Building a first-aid kit -Items to take with you on the go -Things to always pack when going on vacation -How to read the red flags in everyday situations -How to protect yourself online -And more! Practical and personable, The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security is a quick guide to all the safety tips you wish someone had told you sooner so you can be better prepared for whatever life throws your way.
£14.39
HarperCollins Why We Fight: One Man's Search for Meaning Inside
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£22.49
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Martial Arts in the Arts
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£10.76
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Conditioning for Martial Art Practice: Nutrition,
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£13.46
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Henning's Scholarly Works on Chinese Combative
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£15.26
Books on Demand Practical Applications of the Shotokan Kata Jion and Jiin
£13.90
Books on Demand Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iai: Kommentar
£10.36
Books on Demand La Dim Mak: Punti di Pressione Mortali
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£65.08
Books on Demand The Sons of Maeda: Das Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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£33.72
Books on Demand Si kao tang lang quan: Praktische und
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£12.26
Logos Verlag Berlin Die Wiege Des Taijiquan: Der Soziokulturelle
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£39.90
Books on Demand Judo Bodentechniken: 163 Haltegriffe, Hebel- und
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£33.15
Books on Demand Leitfaden zum Muso Shinden Ryu
£13.90
Books on Demand Judo - Wurfkreis: Ein methodisches System zum
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£17.00
Books on Demand Shaolin Qin Na Sawah Kuen: Chinesische
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£14.50
Lotus-Press Huichungong - Das Verjüngungs-Qigong: Die erste
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£15.12
Arts of Mars Books Viking Sword and Shield Fighting Beginners Guide Level 1
£22.50
