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Fightingby Bob Breen
Snowbooks 2006; US$ 29.99A book on fighting that takes the intermediate martial arts student through the fundamentals of combat, with sections on preparation (footwork, stance, range and measure, guards) and punching and kicking attacks and defences, including elbows, knees, throws and training combinations and workouts to drill all these. more...
No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikesby Mark Hatmaker; Doug Werner
Tracks Publishing 2004; US$ 7.95The techniques taught in this book enable fighters and self-defense students to knock down and knock out their opponents. Maneuvers covered include the unique no holds barred (NHB) striking stance and the complete NHB striking arsenalevery punch, kick, elbow blow, knee strike, head-butt, forearm shot, and shoulder-butt is detailed. No holds barred defenses are also taught for all of these shots. Instructions on counter-striking sequences and the smart shots to land when the fight hits the mat are also included. more...
Anatomy of Martial Artsby Lily Chou; Norman Link
Ulysses Press 2010; US$ 16.95The perfect training supplement for martial artists, this book's detailed anatomical drawings show exactly what is happening inside the body while it's performing a physical movement. The detailed illustrations in The Anatomy of Martial Arts highlight how specific muscles stretch and contract to create powerful kicks, throws, strikes, blocks, and holds. Designed for those practicing any martial art — including judo, karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, capoeira, jujitsu, muay thai, and hapkido — the book explains the training needs and universal techniques used to strengthen muscle, prevent injury, and improve form and control during each move. It also captions each illustration with the technical terms for every muscle, giving... more...
Meditations on Violenceby Rory Miller
YMAA Publication Center 2008; US$ 18.95Veteran correction officer Sergeant Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jail house brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. Miller explores the complexity of violence, critical thinking, and the mind of the predator. He offers martial arts training guidance and resources, discusses how to overcome personal fears, and how to deal with the aftermath of violent encounters. more...
Tao of Jeet Kune Doby Bruce Lee
Black Belt Communications 1975; US$ 13.99Compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune dothe art Lee inventedand includes hundreds of Lee’s illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s greatest martial artists. more...
Tao of Jeet Kune Doby Bruce Lee
Black Belt Communications 2011; US$ 21.95Compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, this iconic volume is one of the seminal martial arts guides of its time. The science and philosophy behind the fighting system Lee pioneered himselfjeet kune dois explained in detail, depicted through hundreds of Lee’s own illustrations. With the collaboration of Lee’s daughter, Shannon, and Bruce Lee Enterprises, this new edition is expanded, updated, and remastered, covering topics such as Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. Featuring an introduction by Linda Lee, this is essential reading for any practitioner, offering a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s greatest martial artists.... more...
Chokes and Stranglesby Geoff Thompson
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 17.99Ground fighting is one of the most underestimated and yet devastatingly ferocious of all the martial arts. 95% of all street fights that are not over within the first 3 seconds end up on the floor - are you prepared? more...
Animal Dayby Geoff Thompson
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 14.99Written 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 streets. more...
Fighting from Your Backby Geoff Thompson
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 17.99Most fighters' worst nightmare is being pinned on their back. This book deals with defences and attacks from that position and shows that it can often be a favourable position when you have the knowledge. It shows you how to escape and finish with strikes, chokes, broken strangles, bars and butts. more...
Real Grapplingby Geoff Thompson
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 17.99A step-by-step illustrated manual to achieve competence in the grappling arts. more...