Books

This instructional book provides the reader with a variety of techniques, theories, combinations, and more. Contains black and white illustrations that demonstrate many of the techniques and patterns discussed by Leo Fong, famous for his boxing and...

 UCHI-DESHI, literally meaning, “inside student,” is a Japanese term for a live-in student or apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. This system exists in Kabuki, Rakugo, Shogi, Igo, Aikido, Sumo, Karate...

JUDO (柔道) meaning the “gentle way” was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, as a physical, mental and moral method and practice of teaching. It is a modern martial art which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. With its most...

The aim and purpose of this book is to enable martial arts experts as well as common people to enjoy the excellent Chinese tradition of exercise which certainly can be acclaimed to be one of the refined arts the Chinese have possessed and retained. One...

A syllabus on hypnosis and a handbook of therapeutic suggestions from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education and Research Foundation. A paperback handbook complete with a section for study notes at the end of each lesson.

This book is a compilation of the greatest martial artists of all time including Kung-Fu, TKD, Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, compilation Thai, Capoeira and many other masters. These are the masters that either created the arts or in some way have had...

THE JAPANESE SWORD is a weapon steeped in history and long-developed over many centuries. Swords may differ in size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture --- the most commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, and...

AT THE CORE OF GOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY training is the use of less-lethal and impact weapons --- most predominant of those, the traditional police baton. Written in 1967 and published in conjunction with the F.B.I. Training Academy, this...

Dr. Bruce Duthie has written this fabulous book on Tiger Claw Kung Fu in which he teaches this ancient Chinese art of Shaolin Kung Fu via line drawings and key photographs. This book is a must read for any devotee of the ancient Chinese Martial Arts...

An amazing, high quality book containing an array of great photos and includes a complete history of Judo and Kano. Coverage of all the 10th Dans of Judo, and many other interesting and valuable sections. Also included are special rare photos never...

Written by M. KAWAISHI SHIHAN back in the mid-1950s, this fabulous book was very carefully translated by the legendary E.J. Harrison, and boasts some fantastic line drawings depicting each and every one of the 7 KATAS OF JUDO, with detailed...

THIS HISTORICAL MASTERPIECE, written back in the 1950s, is an amazing book that will teach you all the key leg techniques – from stances, to kicks and blocking, to combat kicks – all designed to take an opponent out quickly. It also explains...

Hugo Castello was the man who taught Bruce Lee fencing techniques that he then used in JKD. Hugo is the definitive master of the art of fencing and this book will teach you all this and more, from hand techniques to foot work, parrying and striking...

QI GONG by Zu Chan is an amazingly simple book that will teach you so much about this “energy-training” art, including techniques such as the wild goose breathing exercises and other exercises that will help cleanse your system and optimize...

One of China's internal arts of self defense, PA QUA is one of the most interesting of the martial arts that has prevailed over the years. The book teaches Walking-in-the-Circle, easy getaway techniques that anyone can do regardless of age. The...

An absolutely fabulous book on Aikido by M. Saito, one of the most skilled practitioners ever of this spectacular Japanese art of self-defense. You will see sword technique foot work hand defenses and so much more. This will be one of those books you...

This rare old publication teaches you why so many police forces even today are using these uniquely Okinawan weapons in modern society. This book will show you so many of the basic and advanced techniques taught today, like chokes, spins, strikes and...

Brilliant, very clear and precise photos will teach you the fine points of the Tai Chi Chinese sword fighting, including a rare form and set that is taught by Li Zhen, a famous Chinese Master of one of the world’s oldest...