Combat Sports & Self-defence

Master the art of KendoJapanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.Kendo or the Way of the Sword holds a spec...

K1, UFC, Kyokushinkai and Muay Thai are enjoying ever increasing popularity. People practicing Martial Arts, who want to train and fight in the Ful...

Master Cherng's translation of Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, an 8th century classic text on meditation by Si Ma Cheng Zhen, is accompanied b...

With detailed photographs and clear instruction for practice, this is the first book comprehensively to cover the history, development and training...

Aiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together. Aikido-a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic f...

The ancient warrior culture of Japan produced a sophisticated martial philosophy that we know today as Bushidothe Way of the Warrior. In Samurai Wi...

From powerful blows to explosive kicks, Delaviers Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy takes you inside the action and impact of one of the worlds most popu...

Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book.Film, television and popular fiction have lon...

Master the Japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide.Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techni...

The popularity of martial arts has grown tremendously in recent years as its many benefits have become apparent. As well as increasing physical fit...

Original publication and copyright date: 2003. Gichin Funakoshi, the father of karate,' once said that 'the ultimate aim of karate lies not in vict...

Offering information about everything there is to know on the subject, from adauchi (a vendetta) to zanshin (state of focused vigilance before, dur...

The basics are only a guiding principle. Your strongest posture is the one that fits your constitution. That cannot be taught to you, you have to ...

Uses the life and accomplishments of sword master Miyamoto Musashi to explore the history of swords and sword fighting and show the key role they p...