Martial arts Books
YMAA Publication Center Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior
Book SynopsisAlthough millions of people around the world practice the fascinating art of Taekwondo, so little is known about its history, principles or philosophy. It is time to find out just what Taekwondo is all about! Learn how principles such as honor, perseverance, and dedication will enhance your daily life, how the philosophical and physical tenets combine to form not only a way of living, but a solid system of self-defense, and why these concepts are not just quaint ideals, but more important than ever in today's age. Taekwondo's Ancient Wisdom is not only a 'must read' for every practitioner of any other martial art, but for everyone who seeks to learn from our collective past to better navigate through today's confusing times. *Includes a thorough history of Taekwondo.*Discover exactly what having a black belt is all about.*Learn a simple way of meditation that will benefit any martial artist.*Discover the difference between the martial arts as an 'art' and as a 'sport'.Trade Review...Cook writes in an easy-to-understand style, which is particularly helpful for analyzing this complex subject. Any practitioner of Taekwondo, from the novice White Belt to the most seasoned Black Belt, should include this book in martial arts training. -- Alan J. Couture Foreword Reviews
£14.24
YMAA Publication Center Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese
Book SynopsisSince ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure\ songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such secrets. That is, until this century. Now, you can reap the benefits of centuries of wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your Tai Chi Chuan. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels. Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art, and the Wu & Li Styles, focusing heavily on internal development, are perfect for advanced practitioners. *Can be used with any style of Tai Chi Chuan.*Sound, practical advice for any martial art.*Includes commentaries, translation, and original chinese.*Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.
£16.19
Marc Tedeschi The Art of Ground Fighting: Principles & Techniques
£34.19
Marc Tedeschi Hapkido: An Introduction to the Art of Self-Defense
£22.95
Marc Tedeschi Taekwondo: The Essential Introduction
£22.95
Via Media Publishing Company,US Cheng Man-ch'ing and T'ai Chi: Echoes in the Hall
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£15.26
Via Media Publishing Company Chen T'ai Chi, Vol. 1: Traditional Instructions
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£12.56
Via Media Publishing Company Chinese Swords: An Ancient Tradition and Modern
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£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Chen T'ai Chi: : Traditional Instructions from
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£12.56
Via Media Publishing Company Karate Kata - Vol. 1: For the Transmission of
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£10.76
Via Media Publishing Company Karate Kata - Vol. 2: For the Transmission of
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£10.76
Via Media Publishing Company Judo & American Culture: Prelude, Acceptance,
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£9.45
Via Media Publishing Company Intrinsic Values of the Japanese Sword
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£9.45
Via Media Publishing Company T'ai Chi & Qigong for Your Health: Historical and Scientific Foundations
£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Taekwondo Studies: Advanced Theory & Practice
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£15.26
Via Media Publishing Company,US Mixed Martial Arts: Analyses of Techniques &
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£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Indo-Malay Martial Traditions Vol. 1
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£12.61
Via Media Publishing Company Indo-Malay Martial Traditions, Vol. 2:
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£11.66
Via Media Publishing Company Medieval Warrior Cultures of Europe and Japan:
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£7.55
Via Media Publishing Company America's Fascination with Asian Martial Arts
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£10.76
Via Media Publishing Company Realistic Martial Arts for Violence and Peace:
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£12.56
Via Media Publishing Company Women and Asian Martial Traditions
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£12.56
Via Media Publishing Company Sambo and Systema: Russia's Prominent Martial
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£7.55
Via Media Publishing Company,US Via Medias Martial Art Notebook
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£9.45
Via Media Publishing Company Draeger: Pioneering Leader in Asian Martial
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£5.95
Via Media Publishing Company Asian Martial Arts in Literature and Movies
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£15.26
Via Media Publishing Company Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight
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£12.56
Via Media Publishing Company Wing Chun: Writings for Advanced Practitioners
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£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Judo Kata: Practice, Competition, Purpose
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£17.06
Via Media Publishing Company,US The Martial Arts Business Arena: Investment,
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£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Mantis Boxing Anthology
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£7.55
Via Media Publishing Company Lesser-Known Tai Chi Lineages: Li, Wu, Sun, Xiong
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£7.55
Via Media Publishing Company Taekyon: The Korean Martial Art
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£7.55
Via Media Publishing Company Okinawan Martial Traditions: te, tode, karate,
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£18.66
Via Media Publishing Company Okinawan Martial Traditions Vol. 2: Te, Tode,
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£18.66
Via Media Publishing Company Okinawan Martial Traditions, Vol. 3: Te, Tode,
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£13.46
Via Media Publishing Company Filipino Martial Art Anthology
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£10.40
Via Media Publishing Company Southeast Asian Martial Arts: Cambodia, Myanmar,
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£9.45
Via Media Publishing Company,US Tai Chi and the Daoist Spirit
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£16.96
Via Media Publishing Company,US Tai Chi Odyssey: History and Practice Methods
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£17.06
Via Media Publishing Company,US The Sword in Japanese Martial Traditions
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£17.06
Via Media Publishing Company,US Tales of the Hermit
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£13.46
Via Media Publishing Company Martial Musings: A Portrayal of Martial Arts in
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£16.79
Via Media Publishing Company Asian Martial Arts: Constructive Thoughts and
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£12.59
OverTime Books New Gladiators, The: Mixed Martial Arts Revealed
Book SynopsisBone-smashing action, brutal finishes and fighters that leave it all in the cage. Mixed Martial Arts has exploded onto the scene to become one of the fastest growing sports in the world. MMA was born with one single, bloody question: Which fighting style is the toughest? To reach the top, a fighter must master various fighting techniques--kickboxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and more--and blend them together: * Georges St-Pierre steamrolls through his opponents in the UFC, but in school he was mercilessly targeted by bullies, that is, until he learned karate * Most fighters respect their opponents, but they don''t have to like them; some of the greatest rivalries of all time feature bad blood (and lots of real blood on the mat, too)--Chuck Lidell vs. Tito Ortiz, Matt Hughes vs. Georges St-Pierre and Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie * Before going on to have one of the greatest careers in MMA history, Randy Couture won a gold medal at the 1991 Pan American Games in wrestling * In the early days of the UFC there were no weight classes; in one match, a karate master was 400 pounds lighter and nine inches shorter than his sumo wrestler opponent, but the karate master still won.
£10.79
Liverpool University Press T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Harmonizing Taoist Belief and
Book SynopsisThe exploration of Taoism and T'ai Chi begins by examining their origins and affiliations under the title of Beginnings. Subsequent chapters take up the themes of Harmony (expressing the duality and interrelation of yin and yang); The Way (which looks at the philosophy of the Tao and the path that leads to its practical expression through T'ai Chi); Change (which examines the influence of the I Ching and the Eight Energies); Direction (an analysis of the Five Elements); and Energy (which explores alchemy and the vital energy of ch'i). The primary focus is on Movement and Stillness, which harmonizes the softness of movement with the stillness of the inner self -- leading to the theme of Unity, the ultimate goal of philosophical Taoism and the practical dimensions of that philosophy in T'ai Chi.Table of ContentsSection headings: Introduction; Beginnings; Harmony; The Way; Change; Phases; Energy; Movement in Stillness; Unity; Index.
£18.39
Checkpoint Press Successful Taekwon-Do: Vol 1 Fundamentals
£22.70
Mereo Books Pragmatic Karate: Traditional Techniques and
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£11.69
