Download or read book Karambit written by Steve Tarani and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Karambit? Why is the Karambit one of the most awesome personal defense weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago? Extracted from the jungles of West Java, deep in the heart of Indonesia, the ancient technologies of the Karambit masters are revealed for the first time in this unique contribution to the world of martial arts edged weapons training. In this "how to" training reference, delve into the rich history and practical operation of this incredible artifact. Uncover the secrets of the Indonesian training method, combative strategies, and the way of the ancient masters in edged weapon defensive tactics such as disarms, takedowns, throws, immobilizations, escapes, locks and other self-defense skills in operating the Karambit. The history of this ancient and mysterious weapon is steeped in legend and its operation until now has been kept secret for centuries. Join Jagabaya Steve Tarani as he takes you step by step through the mystical history and training drills of this highly guarded close quarters personal defense system. This outstanding volume is a must for the serious student of edged weapons, martial arts training and self-defense application.
Download or read book Secrets of the Karambit written by David Seiwert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The karambit has become extremely popular in recent years, spread by practitioners of Southeast Asian martial arts such as Silat, KunTao and the Filipino arts of Kali and Escrima, but there is very little information on the subject outside of these arts. More and more martial arts styles as well as law enforcement (LEO) and the military are looking into the usefulness of this ancient Indonesian weapon, but with a dearth of teaching material and/or instructors out there, they are left to learn on their own or try to find a qualified instructor of Southeast Asian arts to teach them the finer points of this unique weapon. This book aspires to describe and explain the History, Design, Materials, as well as demonstrate Deployment, Drills and defense against the Knife, Gun, Unarmed defense and Multiple Attackers. Hopefully everyone interested in learning the karambit can gain a better understanding of this fascinating utility tool and fighting implement with 243 pages and over 750 photos showing step by step sequences of techniques and applications. Be sure to look for our Karambit 4-volume DVD set on Amazon
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book Prepper s Armed Defense written by Jim Cobb and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GUN OPTIONS AS WELL AS NON-LETHAL & HOMEMADE ALTERNATIVES NEEDED FOR NEUTRALIZING ATTACKERS AFTER A CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE Does your disaster preparation plan include security measures? When civilization fails and the desperate masses begin looting, they will come for your food, water, and life-sustaining supplies. To protect these, as well as your family and home, you must be fully armed with weapons, tactics, and strategic methods of self-defense. This book shows you how to choose the most powerful tools for protection. It’s a comprehensive, no-holds-barred guide to all types of weapons, including: • Close-Combat • House Fortifications • Non-Lethal Options • Defensive Techniques • Improvised Arms
Download or read book Apex Legends Pathfinder s Quest Lore Book written by Respawn Entertainment and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world of the hit game through the eyes of the lovable robot, Pathfinder, as he chronicles his journey throughout the various environs of the Outlands to interview his fellow Legends -- all in the hope of finally locating his mysterious creator. The rich history of Apex Legends is explained by the characters that helped to shape it, as are their unique bonds of competition and camaraderie.
Download or read book The Way of the Blade written by Matei Florin and published by Matei Florin . This book was released on 2023-08-13 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is a combination of instructions, drawings and diagrams created by me to help you better understand the strategy and mindset behind the system that I teach. This is not a book like the others, because all the drawings are made by me. I decided to leave them in the original version, also trying to send you some of the energy, and the time invested by me to create this manual. This material comes as a support in the process of learning and must not replace face to face training. In this manual I try to share some information’s and instructions that I think can help you develop a good set of skills regarding the knife. Everything requires time, dedication and a lot of hard work to achieve a level of mastery. The illustrations that I draw is one of the elements that differentiate this manual from other knife combat materials. I wanted to create images that can help the student understand better this topic by giving them visual explicit content I share in this manual knife tactics, techniques and strategies, teaching you orthodox and unorthodox methods of training, ways of ambushing and how to prepare for counter-ambush situations but also about the philosophy and the combat mindset behind the system that I teach.
Download or read book How To Sharpen Your Knife written by Ernest Emerson and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Emerson has been one of the World's foremost professional knifemakers for over 40 years. He has personally sharpened tens of thousands of knives and possesses a skill and experience in producing razor sharp cutting tools few if any can ever match. Emerson Knives have a solid granite reputation throughout the world of hard use gear for toughness, strength, durability and most of all for being sharp - very sharp. In this book Emerson shows you ways to get your knife back to hair splitting sharpness using a variety of methods on a variety of blade shapes. If you want a sharp knife just like the one your Grandpa always had in his pocket, this is how to do it.
Download or read book The Backyard Bowyer written by Nicholas Tomihama and published by NickTomihama. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.
Download or read book Raven Calling Issue Three written by Fernan Vargas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raven Calling Issue Three. Special Issue dedicated to Southeast Asian Martial Arts
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book The Malay Art of Self Defense written by Sheikh Shamsuddin and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silat Seni Gayong is an art of self-defense, a fighting art but one that also emphasizes the development of the self, becoming a better person, and serving humanity. Sometimes compared to a tiger ready to devour its prey, Gayong helps practitioners develop and increase physical fitness, flexibility, mental conditioning, and self-confidence. Author Sheikh Shamsuddin, who has studied Gayong for 25 years, introduces this little-known practice to Western readers in this first book on the subject in English. The most comprehensive study in any language on Gayong and its customs, The Malay Art of Self-Defense explores in depth the system, techniques, crucial elements, and philosophies involved. Also covered are the art's history, profiles of the most notable practitioners, and an informative Q&A collected from various martial art practitioners to expand readers' knowledge and appreciation. Included are photos of Gayong demonstrations, traditional training centers, customs, and events.
Download or read book Mastering the Curved Blade written by Steve Tarani and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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? How are they used? Although its origin can be traced to before the-middle ages, the production curved blade is a recent arrival to the modern knife community. What makes this type of knife so special? Join subject matter expert Steve Tarani as he takes you through the history, features and usage of the unique curved blade. In this volume, scope of study includes: Brief history, features, grips, stances, carry, deployment and usage of the curved blade in personal safety and defense. If you already own one or are thinking about owning a curved blade knife then this study guide is for you!
Download or read book Forging a Nightmare written by Patricia A. Jackson and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FBI agent Michael Childs is tasked with tracking down a serial killer with an obsession for victims born with twelve fingers and toes. But he discovers something much more startling about himself… The only link between a series of grisly murders in New York City is that the victims were all born with twelve fingers and twelve toes. These people are known in occult circles as the Nephilim, a forsaken people, descendants of fallen angels. After a break in the case leads to supposedly killed-in-action Marine sniper Anaba Raines, Michael finds the soldier alive and well, but shockingly no longer human. Michael then discovers that he is also a Nephilim, and next on the killer’s list. Everything Michael once thought of as myth and magic starts to blur the lines of his reality, forcing him to accept a new fate to save the innocent, or die trying. File Under: Urban Fantasy [ Four Horsemen | Heaven and Hell | Ride the Storm | Inferno ]
Download or read book Initiation by Fire written by Cassandra Carr and published by C-Squared Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a man disappear forever and build himself a new life, or will his past catch up with him? Follow this 10-part serial throughout 2015 featuring Ethan, aka Slapshot, a hockey player whose life is ruined, forcing him to disappear forever. Ethan joins Underground, a black ops organization and is trained as a deadly operative. There, he meets Ciana, a woman with a dark past of her own. As Ethan and his Underground colleagues embark on dangerous missions worldwide, he finds a new purpose in life. I have my first assignment--helping track down a man targeting Cuban bodegas and then using an automatic rifle to massacre all those inside after they're attacked by a Cuban gang and his wife is killed. Underground is tasked with figuring out who this dangerous man is and stopping him before he goes on another rampage. Though I only play a small role in this first mission, it’s satisfying to know I helped find justice for all the innocent people the man has murdered. Despite that, I still find myself thinking about what I left behind, as I learn more about what my parents did with my money, and my former hockey team struggles to deal with my apparent death. Guilt weighs me down, and the rest of the team does their best to keep me focused on this new life. Can they do that, or will I snap under the pressure?
Download or read book Burnt Black written by Ed Kovacs and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cliff St. James returns along with his partner Honey to investigate a baffling series of ritualistic deaths that may be connected to a bizarre secret society, in Ed Kovacs' Burnt Black. New Orleans Homicide Detective Cliff St. James and his partner Honey are still trying to piece their lives together a year and a half after a killer storm decimated the city. They find themselves probing a succession of unusual deaths that may or may not be homicides. The investigation not only proves frustrating, but it strains at the very fabric of St. James and Honey's relationship. The puzzling deaths connected to a secretive occult group seem to only lead them deeper into an unsolvable maze fraught with strange occurrences and brutal death. When their sleuthing uncovers a connection to a ruthless Mexican drug cartel, a complex murder conspiracy emerges, but with shifting suspects. St. James and Honey catch nothing but bad breaks as they struggle to determine which of their suspects is the killer, or perhaps the next victim.
Download or read book Shooter s Bible Guide to Knives written by Roger Eckstine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for fans of buck knives, razor blade knives, elephant knives, and other knives One of many reputable Shooter’s Bible books Thorough resource for all of the listings and current trends in the knife market, including new manufacturers and metals The Shooter’s Bible Guide to Knives contains everything you need to know about owning, maintaining, and buying all kinds of knives. It sets the basic standard for thorough publications by continuing the Shooter’s Bible tradition of compiling more information and products than any other source. It belongs on bookshelves with other knife collecting books, knives books, firearms survival guides, and top knife books. It is also a classic shooter book. This book contains photographs and descriptions of more than 400 knives that treat readers to product highlights from custom knife makers and major manufacturers. It takes you from the blacksmith shop to high-tech influential designers with new information about locking mechanisms, blade steel, and handle materials. It has an encyclopedic level of information, including: Tips for buyers and collectors Detailed specifications and prices Knives for self-defense Knife anatomy Accessories and sharpeners Legal knowledge for every knife owner Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
