Combat Sports & Self-defence

In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains t...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are t...

Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text, translated and interpreted for the modern reader.Code of the Samurai is the fo...

This comprehensive compendium covers all aspects of self-defense knives, including their history, development, and technology, as well as practice,...

Judo, or the Way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system, of self-defense, was specially created from traditional J...

Most books on karate usually do not provide complete, detailed instructions and illustrations-the fundamentals plus the fine points-that readers ho...

Gong fu, the indigenous martial art of China, was exported into American popular culture through numerous kung fu movies in the 20th century. Pe...

A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to endan epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and b...

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself!The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points explains th...

The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu offers readers a comprehensive course in the fundamental movements that have been practiced and perfected by warrior m...