The Martial Arts of Indonesia: A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons (Draeger Donn F.)(Paperback)

The Martial Arts of Indonesia: A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons (Draeger Donn F.)(Paperback)

Preserved in music, dance, and art --as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture. The Martial Arts of Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from renowned martial arts scholar and

Pencak Silat for Future Generations: My Training Guide to Keluarga Pencak Silat Nusantara Techniques (Maryono O'Ong)(Paperback)

This manual lays out techniques of the Keluarga Pencak Silat Nusantara (KPSN), one of the leading pencak silat organizations in Indonesia. Moving from the fundamental elements--stances and strikes--to exploring complex series of moves for exercise, self-defense, and competition, the manual shows

English Martial Arts (Brown Terry)(Paperback)

This book investigates the weapons, history and development of the English fighting system and some of the beliefs and social pressures that helped mould it. The second half examines various English fighting techniques drawn from historical texts and manuscripts including bare-fist fighting,

The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used in Key Kicks, Strikes, & Throws (Chou Lily)(Paperback)

Unlock the power of the takedowns, strikes and defenses in martial arts from Kendo and Karate to Jiujitsu and Judo with this illustrated guide to the muscles and anatomy behind each movement. With detailed anatomical drawings, this book precisely illustrates the inner workings of your body during

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters (Draeger Donn F.)(Paperback)

Judo Formal Techniques: A Basic Guide to Throwing and Grappling - The Essentials of Kodokan Free Practice Forms (Draeger Donn F.)(Paperback)

Judo Formal Techniques is 'The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published' (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic 'free practice' forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), the book provides essential instruction in the throwing and grappling kata

Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters (Stevens John)(Paperback)

In budo--which can be translated as 'the way of brave and enlightened activity'--martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely 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

The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial (Cummins Antony)(Paperback)

Martial Arts researcher Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, which employed the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Viking sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in

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

Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Arts in the Atlantic World (Desch-Obi T. J.)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking investigation into the migration of martial arts techniques across continents and centuriesThe presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion. T. J. Desch-Obi explores another cultural

The Making of a Butterfly: Traditional Chinese Martial Arts as Taught by Master W. C. Chen (Starr Phillip)(Paperback)

This volume is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes from a student of the legendary kung-fu master, W.C. Chen. Each story focuses on a particular aspect of the traditional martial

In the Dojo: The Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts (Lowry Dave)(Paperback)

Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain

Hakka Kung Fu: Martial arts and culture of the Hakka people (Evrard Fred)(Paperback)

Hakka Kuen is a generic term for all the martial arts developed by the Chinese Hakka community, mainly in southern China.This book is intended as a general presentation of the Hakka culture and their martial arts. It is the synthesis of our travels, trainings and research on the subject. We have

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

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Combat (Paiva Alexandre)(Paperback)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most efficient and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva. The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Chengfu Yang)(Paperback)

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu's seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan--now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a

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

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

Chen T'ai Chi, Volume 1: Traditional Instructions from the Chen Village (Cordes Asr)(Paperback)

When we think of martial arts in 'old China,' we get visions of violent convulsions of dynastic change, devastating rebellions, civil wars, and banditry. Throughout the centuries there was a need for masters who possessed highly effective martial skills for positions in the military, protection

Muay Thai Training Exercises: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness, Strength, and Fight Preparation (Delp Christoph)(Paperback)

A specialized guide for fitness, strength, and cross-training for Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters as well as their trainers Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional

The Book of Five Rings: A Graphic Novel (Wilson Sean Michael)(Paperback)

A graphic novel retelling of the classic martial arts manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning--by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi This graphic novel version of The Book of Five Rings, the iconic book of confrontation and victory by the famed seventeenth-century duelist and

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

The Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and Qigong (Yang Jwing-Ming)(Paperback)

The secrets of internal power are revealed in this expert guide to Internal and External martial Qigong. This comprehensive martial arts training guide explores White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), one of the most famous martial styles developed in China. Martial Arts Qigong is integral to White Crane

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,