This definitive book features all the intricacies and details of the choking techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Authored by one of the most reputable masters of the art in the United States, Renato Magno, this work is the final book on the subject.…
There are two things that make a champion--ability and know how. Mike Swain, world champion and one of the most sought-after instructors in the world, will teach you all of the necessary skills to develop an advanced game and strategy in the art of…
This book is fully revised, updated, and packed with more than 1,500 pictures This masterclass work guides you step-by-step from essential Jiu Jitsu basics through the most advanced and sophisticated attacks, escapes, and defenses used by the top fi…
The Wing Chun wooden training dummy is a training device designed to correct technique and structure as well as increase power, speed, accuracy, and conditioning. Learn the true Original Ip Man's Wing Chun Wooden Dummy form from Grandmaster Samuel K…
This is a complete presentation of the principles and applications of one of the most effective martial arts styles, written by one of the most sought-after Silat masters of all time, the late Herman Suwanda. The book explores the art and science of…
Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy, "a way of Life." This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate as an educational tool. This book draws…
"The Kreutzer Sonata" portrays an intense conflict between sexual desire and moral constraint. "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" is a simple, moving tale of peasant life with a moral lesson; the hero of "The Death of Ivan Ilych," after a lifetime of…
What is a curved blade? Why would I want to carry one? What are the differences between a curved blade and a straight edge? Why carry a curved edge over a straight edge? Where did curved blades originate? Are they legal to own? How are they carried?…
In this book, the keys to the Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu system are explained. The three hand sets are shown in detail, along with the application of the key movements. One of the keys to Wing Chun is laying a proper foundation. The first form Siu Lim…
This work reflects the system of education from the School of Dai Sensei Meitoku Yagi named the Meibukan. The Meibukan, in an educational sense, originated from the teachings of "the Empty Hand" that Chojun Miyagi adopted in his Goju-ryu Karate syst…
This excellent work, with more than 800 photos for ease of use, is designed to help students get the most out of the study and training of the five essential Pi Nan kata. Tomiyama Sensei, one of the leading Shito Ryu instructors in the world, not on…
With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series", the author looks at some of the world's greatest Shito Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitation…
A uniquely attractive, compact edition of Thomas Jefferson's classic abridgment of the Bible, in which Jefferson sculpted the words and ideas of Christ into a resounding moral philosophy. ""To the corruptions of Christianity I am indeed opposed; bu…
What exactly is Jeet Kune Do? Is it simply a fighter's personal expression in combat? Is it a style? Is it a process? Is it a product? Can it be taught? Can it be learned? While the founder felt there should be no such thing as a "fixed" system or m…
Prosecuted in an obscenity trial in 1915 for its frank treatment of sexuality, this novel chronicles the lines of three generations of the Brangwen family and the emergence of modern England Set between the 1840s and the early years of the 20th cent…
Ricardo Arrivabene has firsthand knowledge of the effectiveness of the techniques presented in this book. Today, martial artists of many styles have learned the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to improve their knowledge of ground fighting, and especially…
With the wisdom, curiosity and sharp insights that have brought thousands of readers to his "Karate Series", the author looks at some of the world's greatest Goju Ryu masters and inspiring leaders going through internal struggles and own limitations…
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson receive a coded message warning them that a murder will soon be committed. Following the clues, Holmes concludes that their new case has something to do with Professor Moriarty. Arthur Conan Doyle
This landmark collection of essays by the father of psychoanalysis explores the conflict between primitive feelings and the demands of civilization. Freud identifies a strong unconscious inclination as the basis of taboo, a forbidden behavior, and t…
Karate master Tom Muzila, a direct student of the great Tsutomu Ohshima, presents for the first time a complete series analyzing the mental aspects of combat. This book is a through study of the theory and practice of the mental elements used by the…
After the acclaimed success of the "Karate Masters" series, the author presents "Karate Masters" Volumen 5. With a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Hideo Ochi, Yoshimi Inoue, Sadaaki Sakagami, Masaru Miura, Genzo Iwata, Katsuhiro Tsuya…
In this volume, including a special Foreword written by Teruyuki Okazaki Shihan, a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of Shotokan Karate-do, such as Masatoshi Nakayama, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Taiji Kase, Tsutomu Ohshima, Osamu Oz…
After the acclaimed success of the first three volumes of Karate Masters, the author proudly presents "Karate Masters 4", with a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Yutaka Yaguchi, Kunio Murayama, Hiroyoshi Okazaki, Hiroyashu Fujishima, Sh…
After the acclaimed success of the first three volumes of Karate Masters, the author proudly presents "Karate Masters 4", with a new repertoire of historical figures, such as Yutaka Yaguchi, Ken Funakoshi, Kunio Murayama, Hiroyoshi Okazaki, Hiroyas…
Persuasion is one of the finest examples of Jane Austen's ability to inject a simple premise with emotion, expand it with depth of character, and polish it with charm. Persuasion is the also one of the most poignant of Austen's romances, perhaps as…
This vivid introduction to the physical, spiritual, and educational aspects of Karate explores the many facets of the art of the "empty-hand," from the beginning stages to the advanced practitioner, used by the masters during practice and study. Thi…
This book gives rare insights into the physical, mental, and spiritual methods that have enabled these chosen few to reach the pinnacles of their particular styles. Jeet kune do icon Dan Inosanto, kickboxing great Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, escrima m…
