Pavement Arena - Adapting Combat Martial Arts to the Street (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Pavement Arena - Adapting Combat Martial Arts to the Street (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

This illustrated manual takes the martial artist step-by-step through everything necessary to convert their skills for use in the

Animal Day - Pressure Testing the Martial Arts (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Written with the intention of educating the reader in all aspects of 'pressure testing' the martial arts to ensure that the technique and character fit when it really matters. This book aims to explode the myths about what does and what does not work in martial arts on today's dangerous

Fear the Friend of Exceptional People (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Caretaker (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Watch My Back (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Kendo: A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship (Salmon Geoff)(Paperback)

Master the art of Kendo--Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide. Kendo or the 'Way of the Sword' holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to

Hunting the Shadow - How to Turn Fear into Massive Success (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

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

Warrior - A Path to Self Sovereignty (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

Real Grappling (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

A step-by-step illustrated manual to achieve competence in the grappling

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

Chinese Martial Arts (Lorge Peter a.)(Paperback)

In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. Individuals who were adept in

Throws and Takedowns of Free-style Wrestling (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original 'blow before throw'

Throws and Takedowns of Greco-roman Wrestling (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original 'blow before throw'

Throws and Takedowns of Sombo Russian Wrestling (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

In this series of books on throwing and take-down techniques, Geoff Thompson, a leading expert on self-protection, teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. The book includes the original 'blow before throw'

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

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel (Wilson Sean Michael)(Paperback)

A graphic novel version of this classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an 18-century samurai, brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem

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

Bug Club Independent Non Fiction Year 1 Blue C Martial Arts (O'Farrell Eamonn)(Paperback / softback)

Bruce Lee - A Life (Polly Matthew)(Paperback / softback)

The first authoritative biography of film star Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between eastern and western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and

Masters of Perception: Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts (Diepersloot Jan)(Paperback)

Divided into four parts, this book describes the developmental stages of the internal martial artist. The first requirement lies in the constant cultivation and maintenance of proper posture and breathing habits, both in the stillness of sitting and standing and in the movement of the body. The

Real Punching (Thompson Geoff)(Paperback / softback)

A punch is far more than just a punch. This book reveals a labyrinth of concealed knowledge that wil enable the neophyte to punch and the expert to punch

Bodyguard: Ambush (Book 3) (Bradford Chris)(Paperback / softback)

Teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves is tasked with protecting a foreign ambassador's family on safari. Considered the perfect assignment, the holiday turns to hell when their convoy is ambushed by gunmen. Fleeing through the bush, Connor and his assigned family become the prey in a

The Medieval Dagger (Windsor Guy)(Paperback)

The term 'medieval martial arts' conjures images of armoured knights wielding sword, lance, and axe. While the image is correct, at the foundation of knightly combat was a sophisticated form of close quarter combat, centered on fighting with-and against-the dagger, a deadly weapon of both