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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 printed version of book  

ESCRIMA (or Eskrima), also known as Arnis and Kali, is the national sport and martial art of the Philippines. The three names are roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines that emphasize weapon-based...

One of the earliest books on karate, written by E.J. Harrison, this book is one of the best of the best when it comes to written descriptions of technique, coupled with accurate line drawings. The content of this rare book makes it truly one of the best...

The Great Grand Master of Japanese Goju, Gogen Yamaguchi is feature here in these two great books.  They are a  true lesson about his entire life and as well all the katas of Goju -the way he taught them. This is an amazing collection. Anyone...

Canada has a long and storied history of martial arts.  This DVD and book box set were both don by Don Warrener, one of Canada's most prolific writers.  He spent over a year writing this book and another year producing and gathering footage for...

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...

Written in early 1960's this over 50 year old text is meant for police and military training. You will learn disarming, handling prisoners, raids and room combat, baton techniques, hand gun and even riot control techniques. An excellent book for all arms...

This unique book is the fore runner of the famous Kubotan. It was written in the 1940's by Professor Frank A. Matsuyama. It was intended for the Police forces and the many techniques taught in this little book are everything from strikes to locks and...

Elmar T. Schmeisser, Doctor of Medical Physiology and Master Instructor certified by the American Teacher's Association of the Martial Arts, brings together his scientific background and more than 25 years of experience in karate for the benefit of...

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...

The "empty hands" or the "flowery hands" was a science, an art, a philosophy. It was practiced by monks who were devout believers in nonviolence more than 1500 years ago. Today we call it "Karate" and in our young country we think of it as something new!...

This instructional book lays the groundwork for the basic techniques, stances, terminology, and more for the martial art of Wing Chun. 

The fascinating true story of author Stan Schmidt's journey from the first day of karate training to achieving 3rd degree black belt in Japan. One of the all-time classic books on karate, written by one of the foremost instructors in the world. Spirit of...

This book on Fukien Ground Fighting by Chai Chu-Xian is an amazing text that will teach you all kinds of different kicks like Butterfly Legs, Tiger Tail Kick, Back Arc Kick and so much more. You will learn so many unusual ground fighting skills as well...

SHOTOKAN (松濤館Shōtōkan) KARATE is developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son, Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi (1906–1945). Funakoshi was born in Okinawa, Japan, and is very widely...

This instructional book provides the reader with a variety of techniques, theories, combinations, and more. Contains black and white illustrations that demonstrate many of the techniques and patterns discussed by Leo Fong, famous for his boxing and...

AT THE CORE OF GOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY training is the use of less-lethal and impact weapons --- most predominant of those, the traditional police baton. Written in 1967 and published in conjunction with the F.B.I. Training Academy, this...

Dr. Bruce Duthie has written this fabulous book on Tiger Claw Kung Fu in which he teaches this ancient Chinese art of Shaolin Kung Fu via line drawings and key photographs. This book is a must read for any devotee of the ancient Chinese Martial Arts...