Weapons

With this book Okabe Kakuya has produced a concise catalougue of a collection of Japanese sword guards, or tsubas. It is unknown if a list of tsubas, or tsuba makers has been collected like this in any other works. The author first delves into the...

Traditional Ninja Weapons by  Charles Daniel   Learn: training, distancing, leverage skills and weapons such as knife,staff, spear, naginata and sword Download version

Neofito Santos is a native of the Philippines. He was introducted to the art of stick fighting at 8 years old. He studied Arnis for many years and  also other martial arts.   In this book you will learn the Arnis Striking Pattern of the...

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...

A fantastic place to start for anyone that wants to study the evolution and construction of samurai warriors weapon of choice. You will learn how it was actually made, how to take care for the sword exactly so as to not damage the sword blade plus...

A fantastic place to start for anyone that wants to study the evolution and construction of samurai warriors weapon of choice. You will learn how it was actually made, how to take care for the sword exactly so as to not damage the sword blade plus...

This instructional book introducers the reader to the various scientific concepts, techniques, and katas in Kendo using photographic demonstrations and text.

A controversial Okinawa Master Tetsuhiro Hokama has brought out his many archival photos for this terrific book and then he also did a video on kobudo that is excellent as he has so much in this dvd it will leave you scratching your head.

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 instructional book introduces the reader to the various scientific concepts, techniques, and katas in Kendo using photographic demonstrations and text.

Who didn’t enjoy the movie scene where Indiana Jones blasted a sword-wielding opponent with his six-shooter? If he’s got a knife then just shoot him - right? Isn’t that all there is to it? It always works (and looks) great in the...

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...

One of the most intriguing aspects of edged weapons personal defense skills is the art of disarming. Given its life-threatening risk factor, disarming is considered the absolute highest level of skill in the bladed arts. Labeled by the Masters of Edged...

Interested in buying a folding knife? Where do you start? What important features should you look for? What about blade shapes, serrated edges and the mind-boggling number of different styles, locking and opening mechanisms, blade-steels and handle...

THE JAPANESE SWORD is a weapon steeped in history and long-developed over many centuries. Swords may differ in size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture --- the most commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, 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...

Richard Kim's books on kobudo have been out of print for years but now we have brought them back out all in one book for you to learn from. Learn the Okinawan weapons forms of the 3 of the greatest weapons masters of all time, Matsu Higa, Hama Higa,...

The TORONADO BROAD SWORD is probably the most celebrated Chinese weapon of them all. One of these great instruments in the hands of a practiced martial artist is enormously effective, and two at once have a mind-boggling potential. This wonderful book...