Self Defense

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...

This small book written in 1946 is a master piece of no nonsense hand to hand combat taught by one of the very best Brooks Mendell right after WW2. You will learn 6 different ways that are better then your fists to defend your self in a real life...

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...

While the martial arts have existed for centuries, martial arts aren't often adapted to modern elements. Modern Arnis takes the Fillipino martial art and adapts it to be useful in contemporary time, by providing a mixture of ways to keep the body in good...

An excellent book for those who want to totally understand Traditional Japanese Karate for beginners. Written in 1955 by Motonobu Hironishi a direct decendent of the Master Gichin Funakoshi. This is the book for any and all who want to ensure they are...

An amazing book written in 1942 by Frederick Lowell teaches all the techniques that were eliminated from Judo by Jigaro Kano deeming them just too dangerous for sport Judo. They include Chokes, arm locks and throws, plus lots more

During the 1960's England was one of the power houses in Japanese Judo. Two of the leaders in England were Maynard and Menzies who have scribed this fabulous book "Attacking Judo" which in detail describes each of the major throws of Judo. It also shares...

Rigan Machado is of Brazilian grappling's most well known figures.  In this book he teaches the intricate techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- one of the world's most effective fighting systems.   This is a digital download version of...

Hsing I Chuan was first written in 1991 and has been selling consistantly ever sense. 237 pages filled with tons of information and written by Master Hsieh you will be very happy you own this book on this rarely discussed art.   **this is a...

Kyusho Jitsu is a book packed with lots of dynamic information on the vital points of the human body. Master Evan Pantazi will teach you the secrets of Dim Mak,vulnerable points to strike, as well as which joints to strike for maximum effect. He also...

This is the original master text written by General Choi Hong Hi in 1965. The book is one of the most complete books ever written on this wonderful Korean art including chapters on all the kicking techniques as well as hand and throwing techniques of...

The Secrets Of Muso Shinden Fudo Ryu Ju Jitsu is a small book filled with ancient information when martial arts were handed down the techniques from line drawings from one master to the next. This book was photographed in an old Ninja school during the...

Ground Fighting was written by Arthur Cohen who is a well known martial artist. His approach to fighting while on the ground is shown in clear, easy to follow photos. 143 pages.

247 pages filled with precise and exact Kung Fu (Chinese Boxing) instructions on exactly how to perform techniques with your hands and stances as well kicks. Written in both Chinese and english you just know this is the real deal and not a modern text of...

The Key to Judo was originally written in the 1950's. This is an old school martial arts book with the early teachings in America of these arts. The chapters include the basic principles of Judo and Jiujitsu plus the basic falling and nerve centers. It...

Written by Henry Cho in the 1960's this book was originally called Self Defence Karate, as the word Tae kwon Do was rarely used and many of the Korean Masters back then referred to what they taught as Korean Karate even. Henry Cho was one of the early...