Aiki-Jujutsu: Mixed Martial Art of the Samurai (Nemeroff Cary)(Paperback)

Aiki-Jujutsu: Mixed Martial Art of the Samurai (Nemeroff Cary)(Paperback)

Essential reading for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial artsUsing step-by-step photography and text, the author, a 10th Dan, demonstrates how to perform the throws, hand strikes, grappling/groundwork maneuvers, blocks, break-falls, kicks, and sword-disarming techniques of the complete

The Japanese Art of War: Understanding the Culture of Strategy (Cleary Thomas)(Paperback)

Military rule and the martial tradition of the samurai dominated Japanese culture for more than eight hundred years. According to Thomas Cleary--translator of more than thirty-five classics of Asian philosophy--the Japanese people have been so steeped in the way of the warrior that some of the

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: And Other Tales (Wilson William Scott)(Paperback)

This collection of parables written by an eighteenth-century samurai is a classic of martial arts literature. The tales are concerned with themes such as perception of conflict, self-transformation, the cultivation of chi (life energy), and understanding yin and yang. Some of the parables seem

Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai (Hatsumi Masaaki)(Paperback)

The philosophies and techniques of Japanese sword-fighting as explained by a martial arts

Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai (Tsunetomo Yamamoto)(Paperback)

The comprehensive and accurate edition of the Hagakure is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code. The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts--written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the

The Art of Peace (Ueshiba Morihei)(Paperback)

Teachings on fearlessness, compassion, and love of nature by the founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido--now part of the Shambhala Pocket Library The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969),

Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy (Delavier Frederic)(Paperback)

From powerful blows to explosive kicks, Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy takes you inside the action and impact of one of the world's most popular, grueling, and challenging sports. Over 230 full-color photos and 120 anatomical illustrations allow you to go inside more than 120 exercises

Eskrima: Filipino Martial Art (Godhania Krishna)(Paperback)

The history, evolution, and essential principles and concepts of the Filipino martial artEskrima, also known as Arnis or Kali, is the indigenous martial art of the Philippine Islands and this fascinating book explains why Eskrima uses training weapons, such as rattan sticks and daggers, from the

Hooligan (Holohan Patrick)(Paperback / softback)

Paddy Holohan is a former mixed martial artist who competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After initially coming to prominence as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, Holohan fought five times for the promotion before the revelation of a life-threatening blood

The Lost Samurai School: Secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu (Cummins Antony)(Paperback)

This stunning English translation of a medieval Japanese text is an illustrated martial arts manual and a historical account of the teachings of a samurai grandmaster Available for the first time in English, this book explores the essential practices of the samurai school known as Mubyoshi Ryu

Choke Hold (Faust Christa)(Paperback)

INSIDE THE WORLD OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - AND MURDER... Angel Dare went into Witness Protection to escape her past -- not as a porn star, but as a killer who took down the sex slavery ring that destroyed her life. But sometimes the past just won't stay buried. When a former co-staris gunned down,

The Art of Samurai Shodown (Snk)(Pevná vazba)

The Knightly Art of Battle (Mondschein Ken)(Paperback)

This volume offers an intriguing glimpse into the world of late medieval martial arts, from wrestling to fencing with the longsword to the subtle tricks that could be employed when jousting on horseback. Using superb details of lively pen drawings highlighted with gold leaf, the book features some

Secrets of Aikido (Stevens John)(Paperback)

Aikido is the Way of Peace, a martial art aimed at harmonizing body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe. Developed in the late 1920s by martial artist and spiritual leader Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido is unique among martial arts for its emphasis on peace and philosophical and spiritual

Raising Cane - The Unexpected Martial Art (Ramos Octavio)(Paperback)

When you think of a cane, do you think of an elderly person walking down the street, using the 'stick' as a crutch? When author Octavio Ramos Jr. sees a cane, he sees a hard-hitting self-defense weapon with a crook and horn capable of incapacitating any opponent within a matter of seconds. This

Salvador & Bahia Handbook (Robinson Alex)(Paperback)

Colourful Portuguese mansions; gilt-covered baroque churches; the martial art dance of capoeira and a thriving music scene: Salvador is a treasure trove of Afro-Brazilian culture and beautiful colonial streets. The joys of Bahia extend far beyond the city, though - with fantastic cuisine, beaches

Chinese Martial Arts Cinema: The Wuxia Tradition (Teo Stephen)(Paperback)

A study of the Chinese martial arts film focusing on the wuxia (martial chivalry) genre from its beginnings in the Shanghai cinema of the late 1920s to Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Zhang Yimou's Hero (2002) and House of Flying Daggers

Filipino Martial Art Anthology (Dowd Steven)(Paperback)

There has been a lack of reliable academic studies regarding Filipino martial arts (FMA) that have uniquely developed in the Philippine archipelago. This anthology assembles pioneering scholarly materials valuable for any interested in the Filipino combatives, as well as chapters specifically on

The Pocket Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Tsunetomo Yamamoto)(Paperback)

The definitive translation of the seminal treatise on the code of the samurai. Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of over 1,300 short texts written by eighteenth-century samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo. These texts illuminate the classic Japanese concept of

Filipino Martial Arts: Exploring the Depths (Lewis Peter A. H.)(Paperback)

The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names, including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima, or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino martial arts are fast and dynamic and

Bruce Lee the Art of Expressing the Human Body (Lee Bruce)(Paperback)

Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book. The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for

Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, Vol. 5, 5 (Kishimoto Masashi)(Paperback)

A futuristic tale of samurai adventure from the creator of Naruto!Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can't even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes! The legendary creator of Naruto and a

Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, Vol. 1, 1 (Kishimoto Masashi)(Paperback)

A futuristic tale of samurai adventure from the creator of Naruto Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can't even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes The legendary creator of Naruto and a

Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, Vol. 3, 3 (Kishimoto Masashi)(Paperback)

A futuristic tale of samurai adventure from the creator of Naruto!Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can't even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes! The legendary creator of Naruto and a