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Author Jhoon Rhee is a leading star in TaeKwonDo, which is evident in the way he captures each movement throughout this book. Rhee demonstrates and provides clear, detailed explanations of several TaeKwonDo forms with step-by-step views, foot patterns...

Tadashi Yamashita is one of the first Okinawan Masters to teach Shorin Ryu Karate and this is oine of the very first books ever written on Shorin Ryu. Ohara, Black Belts vast library of titles have just re released this book which teaches not just basics...

One-step Sparring is recommend it for any intermediate martial artist who has fighting experience and a desire to learn.

Counterattacking is often considered the master's attack, and when executed efficiently and effectively, is without a doubt the sign of a very skilled and proficient fighter. In Skill in Counterattacks, Tae Kwon Do master Pu Gill Gwon demonstrates this...

Kenpo Karate for Self-Defense, has been described as a perfect book on the style because of its simplicity, realism and the sincerity in which the techniques and descriptions are presented. The moves taught by the author are ones which anyone can master,...

THE SECRET OF THE JIU JITSU In this course each trick is practiced separately and formally, it being arranged beforehand who will act as aggressor. This system will give quicker results in learning the art than any yet devised.

Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Book THIS GREAT BOOK contains everything you ever wanted to know about Shorin Ryu Karate --- from theory, philosophy and technique, to dojo rules and how to properly tie a Gi. Shorin Ryu is the leading style of karate...

In this great publication, skilled instructor Datu Shishir Inocalla, a true master of the art form, teaches Filipino knife fighting and use of the famous Balisong knife. Filipino martial artists have long been known for possessing dexterity and...

One of the key components in the Wing Chun system of Kung Fu is "Chi Shou" or sticky hand training. In essence, sticky hand sensitivity training is based on feeling the direction of your opponent's energy. When you can fight smart why fight...

John F. Gilbey in his book "Secret Fighting Arts Of The World" mentioned a visit he had with a fist fighter from Benares India. Upon visiting this old master he was curious to why they did no kicking. To his curiosity the old master replied, "I do...

KENDO KATA are fixed patterns that teach Kendoka (kendo practitioners) the basic elements of swordsmanship. Kata were originally used to preserve the techniques and history of Kenjutsu for future generation. If you’re interested in the art of...

The New and Revised Edition of the original. A Century of Martial Arts Worldwide The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia is the most authoritative, one volume reference book ever written on the martial arts. With over 500 pages, it covers all aspects of...

Kam Yuen famed for his work on the TV show "Kung Fu"explains step by step the basics of Shaolin Kung Fu. This is a compilation of the series printed in Karate Illustrated plus more. Arranged in progressive lesson form, this book offers you a rounded out...

Tai Chi Chuan by Marshall Ho’O, is intended for the novice and written and photographed in such a way that the reader is not overwhelmed by the multifaceted nature of the art. Tai Chi Chuan is an exercise for the body, a method for relaxing the...

The Judo Textbook by Hayward Nishioka, details virtually everything a Judoka needs to know about this art’s throws, chokes and grappling techniques, up to and including the mental preparation it takes to become a champion. Originally published in...

Israelie Kapap is one of the most useful martial arts ever taught to defend yourself no forms or patterns just simply real life self defence that truly works. All the fluff is taken away and you are  left with Judo and Karate techniques that are...

223 Pages Full color of real life Self defence techniques by Combat Hapkido expert John Pellegrini one of America's top exponents in the ancient Korean art of Hapkido. You will learn defences against strikes kicks and hands, weapons grabs and lots more...