Download or read book Martial Arts Self Defense and a Whole Lot More written by Wim Demeere and published by . This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you could speed up your martial arts and self-defense training? What if you could avoid spending precious time on the things that will not help you improve? In this book, bestselling author and expert martial artist Wim Demeere compiles the essential articles from his blog. He covers martial arts and self-defense as primary topics but also connects them with many other aspects such as training, teaching, health, psychological factors and much more. This volume includes not only updated versions of those posts, it also offers you contributions by other world renowned experts such as: - Loren W. Christensen - Marc MacYoung - Rory Miller - Alain Burrese - Kris Wilder - Mark Mireles This book isn't about untested theories or hypothetical situations but instead focuses on practical advice you can use right away to gain new insights into violence, martial arts and self defense. Wim Demeere and these other authors team up to share the hard-earned knowledge they learned in decades of shedding blood and sweat in both the mean streets and the ring. Some of the articles you'll read in this book are: - MMA sucks, traditional martial arts suck more. - From the Octagon to the Street - How to learn techniques from video - How to piss off your training partner - MMA against multiple opponents - How to avoid shoulder injuries in the martial arts - The limits of martial arts knowledge and skill - Three keys to joint lock success Whatever your fighting art or goal, this thought-provoking book helps you improve your skills and knowledge for years to come.
Download or read book How To Street Fight written by Sam Fury and published by SF Nonfiction Books. This book was released on 2013-04-07 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover all the Street Fighting Techniques You Need! 2+ books in 1 make this the only book you need on close combat fighting. It contains all the information from… * How to Win a Street Fight * Ground Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy ... and adds a whole lot more! Discover all the techniques you need to win any brawl, because this is a simple, unrefined, and aggressive street fighting guide. Get it now. How to Street Fight Includes Lessons On * Staying safe and minimizing injuries whilst learning self defense. * Achieving the most power from your strikes. * Pressure points for self-defense without needing pinpoint accuracy. * A simple and natural all-purpose fighting stance. * A variety of training methods to best equip you for any street survival situation. * How to use ANYTHING as street fighting weapons, and the best ways to use them. * The best ways to finish your opponents, FAST! * Effective striking methods you can use straight away. Effective Close Combat Self-Defense Training * The 3 second (or less) KO! * The two best choke holds to subdue your opponent, as well as how to escape from them yourself. * Ground fighting techniques and strategy. * Landing safely on the ground, and the best ways to get back up. * How to regain the upper hand should you get overwhelmed during a street fight. * How to escape when grabbed by an assailant, whether it be from the front, side or behind. * The best strategies to use when fighting multiple opponents, whether you are alone or in a group. * How to disarm an opponent with a weapon. * Defense against guns and the correct way to use them yourself. * Knife fighting techniques. ... and much more. Limited Time Only… Get your copy of How to Street Fight today and you will also receive: *Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases *Exclusive discount offers *Downloadable sample chapters *Bonus content … and more! Get it now.
Download or read book Martial Arts For Dummies written by Jennifer Lawler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-11-29 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun! No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline. Whether you’re already studying a style of fighting or you’re just considering it, you’ll find everything you need to know in this helpful, friendly guide (including which movies to check out!). The book breaks down the differences and presents the basics of each style of fighting, so you can make an informed choice about which style you want to study. You’ll also find out what makes for a good instructor, so you can be sure that you’re learning from the best. And there’s much more. You’ll find out: What martial arts is and is not Five resolutions you must accept Understanding the role of the instructor How to set goals for yourself All about the proper clothes, shoes, and equipment How to prevent injuries The philosophy of self defense All about competing in tournaments About Meditation and breathing techniques The lowdown on weapons There’s also a helpful glossary of foreign-language terminology that you’ll frequently encounter in the dojo – that’s the training hall – so you’ll always be prepared. Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, or a new way to sharpen your mind, Martial Arts For Dummies is all you need to get started in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, or any other style!
Download or read book MARTIAL ARTS WOMAN written by Andrea Harkins and published by Kaizen Quest. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Martial Arts Woman shares the stories and insights of more than twenty-five women in the martial arts, and how they apply martial arts to their lives. Unlike most other martial art books, the reader will catch a glimpse into the brave and empowered woman who dares to be all that she can be. Many of these women had to overcome great societal or personal challenges to break into the men's world of martial arts. This book will motivate and inspire you to go after your goals in life and to fight through every challenge and defeat every obstacle. The Martial Arts Woman will open your eyes to the power of the human spirit and the martial art mindset that dwells in each of us!
Download or read book How to Street Fight written by Sam Fury and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the person on the cover is you and there is no other escape... Could you fight your way to safety? 2+ books in 1 makes How to Street Fight the only street fighting training book you will ever need! Contains all the information from; How to Win a Street Fight: Stand Up Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy by Sam Fury Ground Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy by Sam Fury And adds to it… Weaponry Multiple Opponents Strategic Guides Training Methods … and much more! (Look Inside and view the contents to see what else) All presented with easy to follow instructions accompanied with simple and clear pictures. Also includes exclusive access to bonus materials that cannot be found anywhere else; Target Charts Access to Instructional Videos Securing an Assailant Report Getting the Most from Your Mind Report Get your copy of How to Street Fight today and learn everything you need to dominate any opponent!
Download or read book Self Defense written by Sara James and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things—like how to defend themselves. All martial arts teach you self-defense. But martial artists also learn when to use these moves—and when not to use them. They know that martial arts actually lead to less fighting! Discover how martial arts can help you defend yourself too!
Download or read book The Maul written by Schalk Holloway and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the latest technology and research shows that the brain undergoes very specific changes in its functioning during a close combat incident? Whether training for self defence, law enforcement / military close combat procedures, or traditional martial arts and sports fighting: under certain conditions the brain will switch from one mode of functioning to another. The Maul Book is the first book to delve into this research, and through extensive testing within different close combat environments, integrate this research into new and fresh training methodologies. The Maul Book is a must for any practitioner from any martial arts, self defence, close combat or tactical environment, as well as for instructors serious about providing the best training developed and influenced through the latest research. Here's what you will learn from The Maul Book: What the latest research teaches on the brain's functioning under certain conditions. Old brain models that have now been shown as defunct and obsolete. How the changes in brain function influences performance and decision making within highly dynamic environments. How to better identify and select targets within high speed and ever changing situations. Techniques, tactics and training methodologies that work WITH the brain and it's different ways of functioning. How to apply this research into any martial art or close combat training system. The core knowledge base of The Maul as an example of how to integrate the research into an existing system. What do some of our proof readers say? "I could easily just state that this is one of the best books on knife combatives I have read, ever, and be done with it. But that would be a disservice to both the authors and to you, the reader... It is, quite simply, the best approach to realistic knife combatives written in years... I cannot give it a higher recommendation than this, read it, practice it, read it again, and keep working it. This is good stuff. I wish this book was out when I started in this arena."-Terry Trahan "The Maul tells you why some things probably won't work and why you should reassess your own training to realign it with what is currently known about the human brain. This is the most important book on Defensive Edged Weapons to come out in years."-Don Rearic "Reading 'The Maul' as a review for Schalk and Gavin was a sheer pleasure. As I read it I saw thoughts chrystalise into reality... I taught some of the content on the night I finished reviewing the book, yes it is that good, and my students, instructor and senior instructor who were present clearly benefited from it, as did I. The Maul is recommended reading for anyone serious about self improvement and advancing their knowledge."-Garry Smith "I believe regardless of the readers knowledge base, this book is worth reading and drawing from."-Xavier Knox "Concise, easily incorporated into existing training and research driven! You cannot ask for more."-Dr. TJ Greyvenstein
Download or read book Tao of Jeet Kune Do written by Bruce Lee and published by Black Belt Books. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book & slipcase. Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do -- the art Lee invented -- and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists. This limited edition features a slipcase and each copy is personally signed by Linda Lee Cadwell and Shannon Lee. Includes a signed, numbered certificate. Only 500 copies available.
Download or read book Small Dojo Big Profits written by Mike Massie and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a decade, Small Dojo Big Profits has guided martial arts instructors through the risky yet highly rewarding process of starting and running a highly successful and profitable martial art school. Eschewing the conventional wisdom that says you must have a huge school with 300 or more students to be financially successful, the author instead shows you how to take on less risk while working smarter and not harder by running a lean, mean, efficient martial arts studio operation. Author Mike Massie has started three successful martial arts studios from scratch, and has the distinction of opening his first studio with no start-up capital, zero credit, and in a town where he was a complete stranger. Yet, he was able to go from teaching in part-time locations to running his own full-time studio in under a year, and he achieved this while staying in profit from month one. The process he followed is the same one this book is based upon, and this updated version of Small Dojo Big Profits also draws on the author's experience in starting and growing two more successful studios during the recent mortgage crisis and economic recession. A common sense martial arts school start-up and business operations manual, this completely updated version of the classic martial arts business guide is perfect for anyone who wants to maintain their integrity while building a successful martial art school. If you're looking for the best source of complete information for starting, launching, growing, and running a martial art school from scratch, this is it.
Download or read book Drills For Self Defense A Martial Artist s Guide To Reality Self Defense Training written by Rory Christensen and published by Combative Mind Publications. This book was released on 2016-12-23 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a martial artist who wants to take their self defense training to the next level but you don’t know how? This book is written for you. Even if you train in self defense or combatives already the drills in this book will help you improve the results you get. There is 50+ cutting edge drills in this book that are guaranteed to take your self defense training to the next level. In this book you will learn: Why combatives is best for self defense Why traditional martial arts don’t work in the street and how to change them so they do How to formulate your own self defense drills How to train properly with focus pads to increase your striking power The best drills to improve your striking skills and defensive skills How to train for multiple attackers Real knife defenses that work How to do live fighting drills so it feels like a real fight Awareness drills And much more… This book will show you the right way to train for self defense and how to develop the skills that will make you ready for any situation. Don’t leave things to chance. Train for the real world. Want to learn more? BUY NOW.
Download or read book Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks written by Marc De Bremaeker and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!
Download or read book Chinese Gung Fu written by Bruce Lee and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Bruce Lee's classic work rejuvenates the authority, insight, and charm of the master's original 1963 publication for modern audiences. It seemlessly brings together Lee's original language, descriptions and demonstrations with new material for readers, martial arts enthusiasts and collectors that want Lee in his purest form. This timeless work preserves the integrity of Lee's hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences in which he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques, ranging from gung fu stances and leg training to single- and multiple-opponent scenarios. Thought-provoking essays on the history of gung fu, the theory of yin and yang, and personal, first-edition testimonials by James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay round out this one and only book by Lee on the Chinese martial arts. -- from back cover.
Download or read book The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide written by Danny Plyler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Must-Have Resource for all Warrior Athletes Regardless of your skill or fitness level, The Ultimate Mixed Marital Arts Training Guide - with more than 300 step-by-step photographs, detailed callouts, and comprehensive instruction - is the personal trainer you need to accomplish your workout goals and sharpen your techniques. You'll learn: • Cardio and strength training exercises like mountain climber push-ups, partner closed guard sit-up reaches, and the Muay Thai scarecrow • Striking and defense techniques such as the jab, cross, hook, overhand, Muay Thai knee, inner/outer thigh kick, and head kick • Wrestling and countering techniques including the dirty boxing clinch, the over-under clinch, and the Muay Thai clinch • Takedowns like the hip throw, shoot takedown, and single and double leg takedown • Jiu-jitsu passing and escape techniques for the full mount, knee mount, closed guard, open guard, and more • Winning submission moves like the arm bar, Kimura, omoplata, guillotine, ankle lock, and triangle choke • Drills to improve your punching and kicking speed and accuracy • Mental exercises to sharpen your focus, reduce your fears, and increase your concentration • Diet and nutrition techniques the pros use to stay in top fighting condition - whether they're in training mode or cutting weight before a match Whatever your personal fitness and fighting ambitions might be, The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide is your all-in-one resource to peak physical conditioning, clear mental focus, increased confidence, and superior fighting skills.
Download or read book Taking It To The Street written by Marc Animal MacYoung and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1999-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most real fights are short, fast and brutal. And there are no rules. The martial artist who thinks he's trained to handle what's coming may be in for a painful surprise. But this isn't one of those books about bringing your martial art up to street speed that rips on everything you've worked so hard to learn. It's a book on taking your moves and making them fast, fanged and fierce enough to stand up to a surprise attack. Ex-streetfighter Marc "Animal" MacYoung knows from experience that no matter how much training they've had, most people get overwhelmed in the first critical seconds of a streetfight. And it's nearly impossible to get over the shock of being attacked and organize a viable response while someone is tap dancing on your face. With photos, illustrations and detailed instructions, Animal brings the martial artist from the structured safety of the dojo to the mayhem of the street, alley and biker bar. He teaches you the quickest ways to get your attacker off his feet; how to do bulletproof blocks and throws; how to anticipate a strike and how to make a kicker howl. He also gives you important tips on what to do after a brawl, because such issues as legalities, revenge seekers and your own mental well being last long after the fight is over. Anyone who's ever wondered if his or her martial arts training would hold up to a real-life attack needs to read this book.
Download or read book Vortex Control Self Defense written by Sam Fury and published by SF Nonfiction Books. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach Yourself Hand-to-Hand Combat! This street fighting book makes learning hand-to-hand combat easy. It is much more than a bunch of self-defense tips. Once you know the basics, physical limitations such as strength, age, or fitness level are no issue. This is an effective yet easy to learn method of self-defense derived from over 20 years of research. Teach yourself this highly effective system today, because traditional martial arts don't work on the streets. Get it now. Vortex Control Self-Defense Includes * Simple explanations of the Vortex Control Self-Defense principles * Footwork and the unique bomb-kicks * Easy to learn entry techniques to break through your opponent's guard * Devastating hand combinations presented in a formulaic method * 15+ highly practical arm, hand, and finger locks. Use them for pain compliance, disarming, and/or breaking limbs. ... and more! Combines the Most Effective Chinese and Filipino Martial Arts * GM Lawrence Lee's Tong Kune Do Kung Fu * Wing Chun * Balintawak Arnis Escrima * Panatukan street fighting ... and others. Learn the Science of Modern Self-Defense * The use of power angles for an unbreakable defense * A simple yet devastating fighting strategy following military principles of warfare * The concept of "weaponizing" to get the most damage out of all your movements * Harnessing gravitational forces to maximize power in all your strikes * Using body mechanics and physics for maximum efficiency and increased damage to your opponent Limited Time Only… Get your copy of Vortex Control Self-Defense today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! This publication has the approval of Peter Sunbye, creator of Vortex Control Self-Defense. Teach yourself hand-to-hand combat for the streets of today, because Vortex Control Self-Defense is easy to learn and highly effective. Get it now.
Download or read book Boxing for Self Defense written by Wim Demeere and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you defend yourself in the street with boxing techniques? Yes, you can, but there are critical differences between the ring and the pavement arena. For boxing to be an effective self-defense system, you must know which parts transfer directly and which ones you need to adapt. Most of all, you must know how to do that. Written by a self-defense expert with over thirty-five years of experience, this book teaches you exactly that. It covers everything you need to start your training, regardless if you are a beginner or if you already practice the sweet science. You will learn how to: Avoid going to jail by understanding how legal self-defense is different from sports fighting. Not break you fist when punching without gloves. Adapt boxing's footwork, punching and defensive techniques to the realities of the street. Get out of the clinch positions attackers most often use. Avoid common mistakes that boxers make when defending themselves. This first volume in the "Boxing for Self-Defense" series covers the fundamental information you need to efficiently defend yourself. It gives you the necessary knowledge to transform powerful ring-fighting techniques into devastating punches that can fight off aggressors. As the saying goes: You don't know punching, until you've been hit by a boxer. Buy this book today so you too can become a hard-hitting pugilist. Bonus! You receive free access to an on-line resources page with more information, videos of boxing used in street encounters, gear to use and much more.
Download or read book The Spirit of Aikido written by Kisshomaru Ueshiba and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 forms with a well-defined spiritual base—offers a key to the art of living naturally and unselfishly in a complicated world. This book explains it in reference to the founder's philosophy of mind—and action. In addition, the history of aikido's prewar development as a non-competitive new martial art is described, with a consideration of its international role.
