Self Defensex

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...

An amazing, high quality book containing an array of great photos and includes a complete history of Judo and Kano. Coverage of all the 10th Dans of Judo, and many other interesting and valuable sections. Also included are special rare photos never...

Written by M. KAWAISHI SHIHAN back in the mid-1950s, this fabulous book was very carefully translated by the legendary E.J. Harrison, and boasts some fantastic line drawings depicting each and every one of the 7 KATAS OF JUDO, with detailed...

THIS HISTORICAL MASTERPIECE, written back in the 1950s, is an amazing book that will teach you all the key leg techniques – from stances, to kicks and blocking, to combat kicks – all designed to take an opponent out quickly. It also explains...

One of China's internal arts of self defense, PA QUA is one of the most interesting of the martial arts that has prevailed over the years. The book teaches Walking-in-the-Circle, easy getaway techniques that anyone can do regardless of age. The...

An absolutely fabulous book on Aikido by M. Saito, one of the most skilled practitioners ever of this spectacular Japanese art of self-defense. You will see sword technique foot work hand defenses and so much more. This will be one of those books you...

This rare old publication teaches you why so many police forces even today are using these uniquely Okinawan weapons in modern society. This book will show you so many of the basic and advanced techniques taught today, like chokes, spins, strikes and...

In this book, you will learn break falls, as well as all kinds of great escaping techniques that only a true master can teach and divulge to students wanting to learn these ancient secrets. This book boasts fabulous line drawings, with close-up inserts...

Defensive Tactics by Jim Wagner, is jammed packed full of reality Martial Arts by one of the best instructors in the world.  Wagner is a former police officer, jail guard, flight security officer - he has all the credentials you could ever ask for...

Jukoshin Ryu Ju Jitsu by Master Bryan Cheeks of Great Britain, is without a doubt one of the most dangerous and effective styles of close combat in the world today.  You will learn techniques against weapons, including guns, batons, knives and...

Wing Tsun The Tao of the Action by Sifu Victor Gutierrez, has everything you ever wanted to know about Chinese Wing Chun.  Sifu Gutierrez will teach you the secrets of this art, created by a woman centuries ago.  Included are Chi Sao (or joint...

Written by the President of Budo International Alfredo Tucci, Cross Roads takes you inside the way of the Warrior of the 20th Century.  Mr. Tucci gives you his take on everything from self defense to politics, friendship to culture and lots more...

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...

Muay Thai Advanced Boran by world renowned expert Arjan Marco De Cesaris, who is one of the world’s top instructors and fighter in this the art of Kings.  Learn how to transform your hands and feet into lethal weapons by using the standard...

Muay Thai Boran Muay Thai by Arjan Marco De Cesar is a book which details everything from footwork to drills, as well as training exercises, kicks, moves with elbows, hands and knees as well as everything else which has made this one of the most feared...

Daito Ryu Aiki Jitsu by Jushinsai Sato, translated by Tasuke Hagio, features what were known as 'secret self defense techniques' in 1952.  Daito Ryu Aiki Jitsu consists of 250 pages of more than 300 easy to follow line drawings.