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W. E. Fairbairn --- SCIENTIFIC SELF DEFENCE [Reprint.]

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One of the most highly sought volumes in the library of legendary
hand-to-hand combat manuals is finally republished. W. E. Fairbairn’s
A Boxing Books Catalogue Scientific Self Defence, published in 1931 as a slightly modified reprint
of Defendu (1926), outlines the close quarters combat program developed
during Fairbairn’s renowned service with the Shanghai Municipal Police. Fairbairn’s techniques for defending
against various holds, dealing with assailants armed with guns or knives, applying truly effective holds and
and a Vintage Martial Arts Book throws, using the club and walking stick for self defence, and other areas
of close-in fighting have had an extraordinary influence on the development
of the combat arts. His immense impact on generations of fighting men,
from an elite cadre of instructors who trained soldiers in realistic
and Magazine Catalogue. hand-to-hand combat during World War II to today’s practitioners of
hard core self defence, can now be studied directly from the source in
this quality reprint edition of Scientific Self Defence. NOTE : This book
has the same information as “Defendu” only the setting out of the text and photographs are different.
182 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 15.95

Peter Robins and Nicholas Tyler [Edited by Paul R. Child] ---

GENTLEMAN AND WARRIOR. The Legend of W. E Fairbairn. The Shanghai Years
The book charts W. E. Fairbairn's early life and his career in the Shanghai in the Shanghai Municipal
Police as he rose through the ranks until his retirement in 1940.
Chapters on "Defendu" and other W. E. Fairbairn's books.
245 pages. Illustrated by photographs. CQB UK Hardback. [Plus £ 3.50 U. K. Postage] £16.99

William E. Fairbairn --- HANDS OFF! SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN

[Reprint]

W. E. Fairbairn wrote “Hands Off!” in 1942. He adapted the methods for women. Fairbairn's
techniques taught women how to turn their perceived disadvantages
of weight, build and strength into advantages to be exploited against potential

W. E. Fairbairn attackers. “Hands Off!” is an historical manual of women's self defence in the 1940’s.

51 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA Softback. £10.99

William E. Fairbairn [Foreword by Kelly McCann] --- DEFENDU [Reprint]
Defendu is William E. Fairbairn's first manual on close quarters combat. 1
Originally published in 1926, the book introduces Fairbairn's system of close-in
fighting. Included are defences against various holds, disarming, holds, throws,
use of the baton, walking stick and club, tying an opponent and the art of falling.

NOTE : The book has the same information as “Scientific Self Defence” only Karate
the setting out of the text and photographs are different. Clive Layton --- MASAO KAWASOE, 8th. DAN.
Recollections of a Shotokan Karate Master 164 pages. All text. GMW Publishing. USA. Hardback. £12.99
The Early Years [1945 – 1975]
Biography. Masao Kawasoe began training in Shotokan with Katsunori Tsuyama Heiko Bittmann --- THE TEACHINGS OF KARATEDO
in 1960 attaining a Japan Karate Association black belt in 1963. He gained a karate scholarship to Takushoku The book gives English translations of early texts written by the founding masters of the four major
University and after gaining a degree, he attended the Japan Karate Association Instructors’ Course . He became Japanese schools. Shotokan [Funakoshi Gichin], Goju Ryu [Miyagi Chojun], Shito Ryu [Mabuni Kenwa],
bases in Great Britain in 1974. and Wado Ryu [Otsuka Hinonori]. The texts give an insight into the way of thinking of Japanese Martial
165 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Mona Books UK. Softback. Arts as a whole. The book has extensive notes, bibliography glossary and index. The book is well
Including UK postage. £14.95 Researched using Japanese texts and has information not available anyway else in English.
217 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Verlag Heiko Bittmann Germany Softback. £18.95

Clive Layton --- SHOTOKAN DAWN. [REPUBLISHED]
A Selected Early History of Shotokan Karate in Great Britain (1956 – 1966)
“Shotokan Dawn” charts how Vernon Bell introduced karate to Britain in 1957, with the founding
of the British Karate Federation, through training with the infamous Tetsuji Murakami and the arrival
of JKA Shotokan instructors, to the formation of the KUGB nine years later.
SHOTOKAN DAWN comes in two, high quality paperback volumes and contains 225 historical
photographs. The text is detailed with many good stories.
Clive Layton --- SHOTOKAN DAWN. Volume 1
313 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Mona Books. UK Softback. Including UK post.
Clive Layton --- SHOTOKAN DAWN. Volume 2
207 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Mona Books. UK Softback. Including UK post.
Clive Layton --- THE SHOTOKAN DAWN SUPPLEMENT.
A companion book to “Shotokan Dawn” and adds highly significant information that was previously
thought lost. This book, which should be read in conjunction with, or after “Shotokan Dawn”, is an
absolute must for all those who have enjoyed the original work.
Newly discovered photos are also published for the first time.
171 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Mona Books. UK Softback. Including UK post.
Clive Layton [with a forward by Hirokazu Kanazawa] --- THE KANAZAWA YEARS
Reminiscences by Michael Randall on a Golden Age in British Karate
Michael Randall reflects on the arrival of the JKA’s Hirokazu Kanazawa'. "The Kanazawa Years"
focuses on the period 1965 to 1968, when Hirokazu Kanazawa resided in this country.
The book contains over one hundred historical photographs.
199 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Shoto Publishing. UK. Softback.
Black Belt
Lawrence A. Kane and Kris Wilder ---
THE WAY TO BLACK BELT
A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid Rock – Solid Results
Finding an instructor. How to learn. Strength verses skill.
How to practice. How to work through injury.
Using Technology. Terminology. Overview of martial arts.
Contributions by Iain Abernethy, Dan Anderson, Martina Sprague,
Loren Christensen, Aeron Fields, Jeff Cooper etc.
Iain Abernethy --- BUNKAI - JUTSU. THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF KARATE KATA
"Bunkai - Jutsu" is the analysis of karate kata to the application to real combat.
The book considers the Kata application to Atemi, Vulnerable Points, Grappling, Joint Locks,
Ground Techniques, Blocks etc. 235 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Neth UK. £17.99
Andrew Kendall --- KARATE DO. THE GRADING SYLLABUS
A textbook of Shotokan Karate for Shotokan Karate-do International. Includes basic techniques,
kihon ippon kumite, jiyu ippon kumite. Kata demonstrated are Heian 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Tekki 1.
Bassai Dai, Jion, Enpi, Kanku Dai and Nijushiho. With introduction by Hirokazu Kanazawa.
Techniques demonstrated are for ninth Kyu to Shodan. Illustrated by sequential drawings and photographs.
228 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. A. Kendall. Hong Kong. £19.99
£21.95
Walter Seaton --- KARATE-DO. WALTER SEATON 40 Years Anniversary Book 1959 - 1999
■ An anniversary book of 40 years in Karate. ■ A written and photographic history of Walter.
£21.95 ■ Principles and basic techniques of Wado Ryu Karate. ■ Sanbon, ohyo and kihon kumite.
■ Walter's own kata: Katai Rensyuu. ■ Jiyu Kumite and competition fighting.
■ Kyu and Dan examination procedures and syllabus. ■ Words of wisdom by Otsuka Hinonori.
126 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. The England Karate-do Wadokai UK. £12.50
Joko Ninomiya with Ed. Zorensky --- SABAKI METHOD. KARATE IN THE INNER CIRCLE
The meaning of Sabaki in Japanese is to transmit power efficiently. In karate Sabaki denotes the
£19.95 natural way to use an opponent's power and momentum against himself, regardless of size and weight.
Using hundreds of motor drive photo sequences and drawings, Joko Ninomiya demonstrates Enshin Ryu Karate, a
modern development of Kyokushinkai, from basic techniques to advanced techniques.
227 pages. Sequence photographs and drawings. Softback. Frog Limited USA. £15.99
Keiji Tomiyama --- FUNDAMENTALS OF KARATE-DO.
Essential Elements for Development through Karate Training at All Levels Shito-Ryu Karate.
£14.95 Stripping away the mysticism of karate, Keiji Tomiyama takes a logical approach to karate theory.
Principles and theories of karate are studied which are relevant to all styles of karate as well as to
other martial arts. 134 pages. Illustrated by photographs. SK Enterprises UK. Softback. £ 9.95
Keiji Tomiyama --- SHITO - RYU. KARATE-DO. Volume 1. Basics
Shito-Ryu Karate. Techniques of the style including Shiho Sanshiki Ichi Kata, Shiho Sanshiki Ni Kata,
Shiho Sanshiki San Kata. 102 pages. Illustrated by photographs. SK Enterprises UK. Softback. £ 7.95
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UK post. £19.99
270 pages. Illustrated by photographs. YMAA USA. Softback. Including Karate
2 Kris Wilder --- THE WAY OF SANCHIN KATA. The Application of Power.
Sanchin kata studied in depth. Contents include :-
 Movements not seen. ■ The Spine
 The Energetic structure ■ Iron Shirt
Karate  The mind
 The mechanical structure
■ Bones, sinew and muscle
Teruyuki Okazaki --- PERFECTION OF CHARACTER.
Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts and Everyday Life  Rooting ■ The traditional Sanchin Kata. Step by Step.
Teruyuki Okazaki comments on Gichin Funakoshi’s two sets of principles, the Dojo Kun and the Niju Kun. The 183 pages. Illustrated by drawings. YMAA. USA. Softback. £21.95
Dojo Kun are the five general guiding principles of karate do and the Niju Kun are the twenty specific principles of
karate, which encounter morality, technique and mindset. Hirokazu Kanazawa --- KARATE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES. THE COMPLETE KUMITE.
A systematic approach to various shotokan kumite techniques including tournament kumite.
Gohon kumite, sanbon kumite, kiso kumite, forms of ippon kumite, jiyu kumite and happo kumite.
200 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan Hardback. £22.00
Hirokazu Kanazawa [Translated by Alex Bennett] --- KARATE. MY LIFE.
The autobiography in English of Hirokazu Kanazawa.
299 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kendo World Japan. Hardback £14.95
Robin L. Rielly --- THE SECRETS OF SHOTOKAN KARATE. A Textbook of Shotokan Karate.
Includes basic physiological psychological principles. Principles of physical movement
Elements of fighting. Strategy. Kata - Kanku dai.
246 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle Japan / USA. Softback. £16.95
Robin L. Reilly --- COMPLETE SHOTOKAN KARATE. The Samurai Legacy and Modern Practice. The
book outlines the history of karate and is an instructional manual for Shotokan karate.
The book has been previously published under the title "Karate Training".
238 pages. Illustrated by over 600 photographs and diagrams. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Softback. £12.95
Patrick and Yuriko McCarthy [ Compiler and Translator ] ---
ANCIENT OKINAWAN MARTIAL ARTS. KORYU UCHINADI VOLUME 1.
Contains: ■ Okinawan Kobudo kata for bo, sai and tuifa as taught by Shinken Taira
■ Taira Shinken: The Founder of Modern Kobudo by Patrick McCarthy.
116 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle Japan. Softback. £10.99
Patrick and Yuriko McCarthy [ Compiler and Translator ] ---
ANCIENT OKINAWAN MARTIAL ARTS. KORYU UCHINADI. VOLUME 2. Contains:
■ Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Mabuni Kenwa Story by Patrick McCarthy.
■ The Dai Nippon Butokukai ■ Karatedo: Development, Essence and Aims by Patrick McCarthy.
■ Karate Gaisetsu: An Outline of Karatedo by Chojin Miyagi.
■1936 Meeting of Okinawan Karate Masters: The meeting that determined the course of modern karate.
133 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £10.99
Howard Collins --- ABSOLUTE KARATE. APPLICATIONS OF KYOKUSHIN.
A textbook of Kyokushinkai Karate containing the life story of Masutatsu Oyama.
176 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. Collins UK £22.95
C. W. Nicol --- MOVING ZEN. KARATE AS A WAY OF GENTLENESS
A personal account of studying karate in Japan. The book tells of the relationship between pupil
and teacher and the rivalry between pupil and pupil.
151 pages. Illustrated drawings. Crompton UK. Softback. £ 8.95
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Karate
Teruyuki Okazaki --- PERFECTION OF CHARACTER.
Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts and Everyday Life
Teruyuki Okazaki comments on Gichin Funakoshi’s two sets of principles, the Dojo Kun and
the Niju Kun. The Dojo Kun are the five general guiding principles of karate do and the Niju
Kun are the twenty specific principles of karate, which encounter morality, technique and
mindset.
164 pages. All text. GMW Publishing. USA. Hardback.
£12.99
Iain Abernethy --- BUNKAI - JUTSU. THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF
KARATE KATA
"Bunkai - Jutsu" is the analysis of karate kata to the application to real combat.
The book considers the Kata application to Atemi, Vulnerable Points, Grappling, Joint Locks,
Ground Techniques, Blocks etc. 235 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Neth UK. £17.99
Andrew Kendall --- KARATE DO. THE GRADING SYLLABUS
A textbook of Shotokan Karate for Shotokan Karate-do International. Includes basic techniques,
kihon ippon kumite, jiyu ippon kumite. Kata demonstrated are Heian 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Tekki 1.
Bassai Dai, Jion, Enpi, Kanku Dai and Nijushiho. With introduction by Hirokazu Kanazawa.
Techniques demonstrated are for ninth Kyu to Shodan. Illustrated by sequential drawings and photographs.
228 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. A. Kendall. Hong Kong. £19.99
Chinese Martial Arts
Allen Pittman --- WALKING THE I CHING. The Linear Ba Gua of Gao Yi Sheng
Ba gua is one of the internal styles of the Chinese martial arts, a "circular" walking technique
that trains the mind and body to recognize and accept change.
Characterized by its spinning movements and extremely evasive footwork,
ba gua is often used as a means to protect others. In this combination of philosophical treatise,
health manual, and self defence text, Allen Pittman details the history,
philosophy, and techniques of straight line ba gua zhang, which means “eight trigram
palm” in reference to the seminal trigrams of the I Ching. The book contains eight
parts corresponding to the eight sections of the I Ching, each representing a different elemental manifestation and
martial arts principle. Descriptions of the symbology, cultural, anatomical,
and tactical details of each set are taught as well as detailed instructions on the form practice. Illustrated
with step-by-step drawings and photographs, the book shows how ba gua zhang, driven by I Ching wisdom, helps to
cultivate a sense of centeredness and spontaneity.
382 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Blue Snake. USA. Softback. £12.99
Sheng Keng Yun --- THE MU LAN CHUAN EXERCISE BOOK. Eight Techniques for Better Health.
Mu Lan Chuan is a form of Tai Chi and Chi Kung that can give good health and increased energy.
The health benefits of Mu Lan Chun are explained and each movement is illustrated and is explained
how it should be done. The movements are easy to do, involving breathing methods and dance like
manoeuvres that give flexibility and stimulating acupuncture points. 147 pages.
Illustrated by photographs and acupuncture point drawings. Samuel Weiser. USA. Softback. £11.99
Adam Hsu --- THE SWORD POLISHER'S RECORD. THE WAY OF KUNG – FU.
Three essays were originally magazine articles aimed to correct the many misconceptions about
kung-fu in films, books and some teachers. The book is organised into eight sections each examining
a different aspect of kung-fu. These include foundations, concepts and principles related to kung-fu styles
and forms, usage and training and discussions on the future of kung-fu.
205 pages. Illustrated by photographs with some drawings. Tuttle Japan / USA. Softback. £11.95
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Chinese Martial Arts
Tong Zhongyi and Tim Cartmell [Translator] ---
THE METHODS OF CHINESE WRESTLING
“The Methods of Chinese Wrestling” was written by Tong Zhongyi [1878 – 1963] and was first
published in 1935, by the Chinese Wrestling Association. Part one of the book deals with basic
training and part two shows practical applications of technique. Also included is the history of
wrestling in China, solo training, training with equipment and rules of competition.
229 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic USA. Softback. £12.99
Jin Yunting [Editor] and John Groschwitz [Translator] ---
THE XINGYI BOXING MANUAL. Hebei Style's Five Principles and Seven Words
Written in the 1920's, published in Chinese in 1931, and now translated into
English. The Xingyi Boxing Manual explains the concepts and images behind the
five elements of Xingyi. Compiled by Jin Yunting, student of Shang Yunxiang
and Sun Lutang and grand student of Li Cunyi, this classic text gives a feeling for
the old Chinese martial arts.
68 pages. Illustrated by drawings and a few photographs. North Atlantic. USA. Softback.
£12.99
ROBERT W. SMITH --- CHINESE BOXING. MASTERS AND METHODS. [Republished.]
A classic book first publishes in 1974 that give details Chinese boxing teachers and techniques.
148 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. North Atlantic USA.
Li Tianji and Du Xilian --- A GUIDE TO CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS.
An introduction to the origins, development and modern Chinese martial arts.
A basic introduction to Styles of Chinese Boxing and weapon techniques. An insight is given of some
styles such as Chang Quan [Extended Boxing]and Shaolin Quan [Shaolin Boxing] with illustrations.
195 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. McLaren UK. Softback.
Order of Shaolin Ch'an ---
THE SHAOLIN GRANDMASTERS' TEXT. History, Philosophy and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an.
The Order of Shaolin Ch'an fled China in 1901 due to the war. Since coming to the United States,
the monks have quietly worked to preserve the traditions, philosophies and martial arts of the Order.
The book presents and discusses Shaolin philosophy and the martial significance of Gung Fu in a
public forum for the first time since the Order was founded in 520.
304 pages. Illustrated by a few photographs. Hardback. Order of Shaolin Ch'an. USA.
Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo ---
CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING MANUALS. A Historical Survey.
Chinese martial arts masters of the past wrote training manuals with text and images. These manuals
provide a glimpse into how various martial arts were practised in the period spanning the mid
seventeenth through the mid twentieth century. Along with biographical portraits of thirty masters,
the book has information on the history of martial arts and martial arts manuals. Topics include the
history of Taiwanese martial arts, how Chinese martial artists made a living, the Imperial military
examinations and the place of the Shaolin Temple in Chinese martial history.
328 pages. Illustrated by a drawings and photographs. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback.
Military
James Dunning --- BRITISH COMMANDOS. [Reprint]
The Origins and Special Training of an Elite Unit.
The story of British commando raids in World War II and special operations etc. Originally published
in Britain under the title “It Had to Be Tough: The Fascinating Story of the Origins of the Commandos
and Their Special Training in World War II”. James Dunning was one of the original commandos.
212 pages. Illustrated by a few photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
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Chinese Martial Arts
Derek Frearson ---
NORTHERN SHAOLIN MANTIS BOXING APPLCATIONS.
Practical self defence applications taken from “Praying Mantis Chinese
Boxing”, one of the major branches of Northern Shaolin Boxing.
Contains a brief history of the style.
81 pages. Illustrated by photographs.
Lexilore Publications. UK. Softback. £12.95
Leung Shum and Jeanne Chin --- THE SECRETS OF EAGLE CLAW KUNG FU. YING JOW PAI.
The fundamentals of Eagle Claw Kung Fu including the first thirty locking hand techniques, the wide
array of punches and kicks.
216 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Softback. £14.99
£11.99
Cheong Cheng Leong and Mark V. Wiley ---
THE SECRETS OF PHOENIX - EYE FIST KUNG - FU. The Art of Chuka Shaolin
■ The fundamental techniques of Phoenix Eye Fist ■ The two person empty hand practice form
■ Chuka Shaolin pole fighting form ■ Chi Kung forms as an aid to training
■ An overview of other weapons - Sai - Twin Knives - Spear - Hoe
£ 3.95 176 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle Japan / USA. Softback. £11.95
Paul Dillon --- LIUHEBAFA. FIVE CHARACTER SECRETS. Chinese Classics. Translations.
Commentary. The origins of Liuhebafa [Water Boxing] can be traced to Chen Tuan [c. 871 - 989 A.D.]
The book contains the original Chinese treatise of Li Dong Feng and the author's commentary
on the meaning of each verse. 154 pages. Illustrated by photographs. YMAA. USA. Softback. £13.95
Meir Shahar --- THE SHAOLIN MONASTERY. History. Religion and the Chinese Martial Arts.
£25.00 Charts the history of the Shaolin Temple from the early times to the modern day.
A scholarly study of the history, social, political and the religious context of Chinese martial arts.
From military origins to religious traditions to self cultivation. With extensive notes and references.
214 pages. Illustrated by a few drawings, maps and photographs.
University of Hawai’i Press USA Hardback. £35.00
Qigong
Yap Soo Yeong and Chok C. Hiew --- TRUE STORIES OF QIGONG HEALING.
£14.99 Case studies Qigong healing. The range of illness and problems is wide and the reports are
accompanied by photographs of some of the methods employed. Part of the hexagram dance form shown.
166 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paul Crompton UK Softback. £13.95
Scott Shaw --- CHI KUNG FOR BEGINNERS.
Master the Flow of Chi for Good Health, Stress Reduction and Increased Energy
Chi Kung exercises including breathing and meditation.
165 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Llewllyn USA. £10.99
£ 9.99 Yanling Lee Johnson --- A WOMAN'S QIGONG GUIDE.
■ Practical Instruction for Qigong Exercises, Herbal Remedies and Diet
■ Heal Injuries and Illness within Yourself ■ Special Instructions for Mothers and their Babies
■ Tips for Weight Loss, Depression and Staying Young and Beautiful
154 pages. Mostly text. Softback. YMAA USA. £14.95
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Wing Chun
Guy Edwards --- WING CHUN. Long Pole and Butterfly Knives
Wing Chun textbook. The book contains Chi Ging [Developing pole energy],
Lok Dim Boon Gwan [61/2 point pole form, Chi Gwan [Sticking pole techniques],
Baat Jam Dau [8 Slash knives form], Wu Dip Day [Butterfly knives training drills].
Deriving from the Shaolin Temple, the Long Pole and Butterfly knives are synonymous with Wing Chun.
131 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Lexilore. UK. [Including UK post.] £14.95
Guy Edwards --- DARTING FINGERS. Hidden Form of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Wing Chun techniques. Biu Jee [Darting Fingers form] analysed with applications. Qi Gong energy
exercises, pressure points and position strikes. Conditioning drills. [Including UK post.]
164 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. Lexilore. UK. £14.95
Guy Edwards --- WING CHUN WOODEN DUMMY. Dynamic Training Methods.
Wing Chin textbook. Training guide for wooden dummy techniques. History and development of
wooden dummy. Variations of wooden dummy. Conditioning. Dummy versatility. Hong Jong Form.
Mook Yan Jong Form. [116 Movements of the Wooden Dummy] Fighting applications.
161 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Lexilore Publications. UK. £14.95
[Including UK post.]
Guy Edwards --- WING CHUN KUNG FU. Southern Chinese Boxing System.
Wing Chun textbook. Includes kicking essentials and set ups, eye focusing drills,
conditioning and power drills, positioning for strikes, body conditioning and soft limbs exercises,
making of training equipment, Siu Nim Tau form, single sticking and sensitivity exercises etc.
196 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. Lexilore. UK. £14.95
[Including UK post.]
Guy Edwards --- STICKING ARMS. Sensitivity Drills and Explosive Fighting Applications.
Wing Chin textbook. Training guide for all the important phases of learning Sticking Arms [Chi Sau]. Covering the
Yin Yang principles and many other aspects which makes Chi Sau effective.
The book includes the next progression of Wing Chun detailing the Second Form, Chum Kiu,
"Searching the Bridge" and its fighting applications. [Including UK post.]
156 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Lexilore Publications. UK £14.95
Robert Chu, Rene Richie and Y. Wu --- COMPLETE WING CHUN.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO WING CHUN'S HISTORY AND TRADITION.
Illustrated with over 300 photographs, "Complete Wing Chun" presents seldom seen information on
a dozen branches of the Wing Chun art. There are many different and distinct systems of Wing Chun.
A side by side comparison of these arts is given, by outlining each system in terms of history, principles,
basics, and training methods. Lineage and history of eight Wing Chun styles are presented.
144 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Softback. £12.99
Paul O'Neal --- SIL LIM TAO. THE BEGINNING. THE ULTIMATE WING CHUN.
"Sil Lim Tao - The Beginning" is a comprehensive guide to Wing Chun and martial arts training.
Containing Wing Chun theory, basic techniques, history, training methods and the first form,
Sil Lim Tao [Little Idea]. The book is well presented and of interest to any student of the martial arts.
130 pages. Well illustrated with photographs. KRB. Softback. £15.00
Alan Gibson --- WHY WING CHUN WORKS [First Edition]
A textbook on Wing Chun that explains the technical theory of the art. The book covers basic hand
techniques, footwork, kicking and drills such as Single and Double Sticking Hands and a brief
description the three empty hand forms, Wing Chun butterfly knives, Wooden Dummy and pole forms.
101 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Peacnick Press UK. Softback. £5.99
Joseph Wayne Smith [Dr.] --- WING CHUN KUNG- FU. ■ Wing Chun and other Chinese Styles
A Complete Guide. Volume 2: Fighting and Grappling ■ Dar mak [Vital strikes] ■ Ghin-na [Grappling]
■ Chi sao [Sticky Hand] ■ Chi gerk [Sticky leg] 83 pages. Softback. Tuttle. Japan / USA. £ 9.99
8 Dealing with injury. Tai Chi in everyday life.
Tai Chi Chuan
Glenn Newth --- HWA YU TAI CHI CHUAN. Unlocking the Mystery of the Five Word Song.
The book contains step by step instruction with photographs that illustrate Hwa Yu Tai Chi Chuan
form, fighting applications and push hands. A explanation of the form’s philosophical and theoretical
basis is given together with an overview of the health benefits of this ancient art.
161 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Blue Snake Books. USA. Softback. £15.99
Bruce Francis --- TAI CHI. HEALTH FOR LIFE.
How and Why It Works for Health, Stress Relief and Longevity.
A guide to understand the value of Tai Chi for relieving high blood pressure, circulatory and lung
problems, chronic pain, arthritis and anxiety. Chapters on:- What is Tai Chi? Traditional Chinese
medicine and Tai Chi. Tai Chi and health. Tai Chi and stress. Tai Chi for different age groups.
Tai Chi and spirituality. Choosing a Tai Chi style and a teacher.
321 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Blue Snake Books. USA. Softback. £18.99
Yang Jwing-Ming [Translation and Commentary] ---
TAI CHI SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT MASTERS SELECTED READINGS WITH COMMENTARY.
A MOTIVATIONAL POCKET GUIDE FOR TAI CHI CHUAN
Translations from: ■ Thirteen Important Keys of Regulating the body by Gu Liu - Xing
■ Four Important Sentences by Yang Yu-Ting ■ Taijiquan Treatise by Zhang San-Feng
■ Taijiquan Classic by Wang Zong-Yue ■ Song of Eight Words Anonymous
■ Three Important Theses of Taijiquan Anonymous and other translations.
115 pages. YMAA. USA. Softback. £10.95
Davidine Siaw -Voon Sim and David Gaffney --- CHEN STYLE TAIJIQUAN.
THE SOURCE OF TAIJI BOXING Chen style is the oldest form of Taijiquan from which the
other styles originated. The book gives a historical development of the system, its philosophical roots
and through the intricacies of the various training methods of the Chen style. Descriptions of the Silk
Reeling Exercise, Laojin Yi Lu, Laojin Paocui, Fajing, Quinna, Push Hands and Tai Chi weapons.
224 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. North Atlantic USA Softback. £14.99
Ellae Elinwood --- STAY YOUNG WIT T'AI CHI. Flexible, Mobile and Stress Free After 50.
The first eighteen positions of the Yang short form adapted for the needs of the older readers.
An introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi for those with limited mobility. Tai chi warm ups.
196 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Softback. £12.99
Yang Chengfu [Translated by Louis Swaim] ---
THE ESSENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF TAIJIQUAN
A translation of "Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu" first published in 1934 by Yang Chenfu.
The book includes notes and commentary that clarify the text.
A historical book in the modern evolution of Tai Chi Chuan.
Tai chi form shown. [94 movement Yang style] with Yang Chengfu in the photographs.
124 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic. USA. Softback. £12.99
Chung Al Huang --- TAI JI. ESSENTIAL TAI JI. [Revised edition].
Tai Chi and the relationship with nature, space and time. With photographs by Si Chi Ko
79 pages. Celestial Arts. USA. Softback. £10.99
Rick Barrett --- TAIJIQUAN. Through the Western Gate.
The book blends modern science and philosophy with traditional wisdom's that underline Chinese
martial arts. Rick Barrett describes a wide range of movements, practices and positions in the
context of topics as being in the zone, effortless power and force verses power, the whole body
energetic connection, instant meditation and energetic coherence.
266 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Blue Snake Books USA. Softback. £12.99
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Tai Chi Chuan
John Loupos --- EXPLORING TAI CHI. Contemporary Views on an Ancient Art.
Understanding the principles and intricacies of Tai Chi training. Training tips. Meditation.
206 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. YMAA. USA. Softback.
Yang Jwing – Ming ---
£18.95
TAI CHI SECRETS OF THE WU AND LI STYLES ■ Chinese Classics ■ Translations ■ Commentary
The translation include:- ■ Thirteen postures by Wu Yu-Xiang
■ Secret of Four Words by Wu Yu-Xiang ■ Song of pulling the bow to store the jin by Wu Yu-Xiang
■ Body manoeuvre by Wu Yu-Xiang ■ Thesis of the fist by Wu Cheng-Qing
■ Song of striking hand by Wu Cheng-Qing plus many others
122 pages. All text with Chinese calligraphy. Softback. YMAA. USA £21.95
Yang Jwing – Ming ---
TAI CHI SECRETS OF THE YANG STYLE ■ Chinese Classics ■ Translations ■ Commentary
The translation are:-
■ A brief summary of taijiquan by Yang Jian - Ho
■ Nine key secrets of taijiquan by Yang Yu ■ Forty taijiquan treatise by Yang Yu
■ Ten important keys to taijiquan dictated by Yang Chen- Fu
■ Explanation of taijiquan's harmonious stepping in four sides of pushing hands by Yang Chen - Fu
194 pages. All text with Chinese calligraphy. Softback. YMAA. USA. £18.95
Zhang Yun --- THE ART OF CHINESE SWORDSMANSHIP. A MANUAL OF TAIJI JIAN.
A book about the Tai Chi Sword. It describes the history of jian, the Tai Chi sword, its fundamental
principles and its essential form of thirty two postures, including a discussion of both internal and
external components. An in depth study of the Chinese swordsmanship.
288 pages. Illustrated by photographs and diagrams. Softback. Weatherhill USA / Japan. £13.99
Robert Chuckrow --- TAI CHI WALKING. A Low Impact Path to Better Health.
Learn how to walk the Tai Chi way. Walking provides an excellent opportunity to augment,
refine, and reinforce Tai Chi principles and bridge the gap between formal practice and everyday life.
138 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. YMAA. USA.
Simmone Kuo --- YIN - YANG IN TAI CHI CHUAN AND DAILY LIFE.
The philosophical context of Tai Chi in relation to Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian traditions.
201 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback.
Tin-Yu Lam --- TAI CHI.
Simple Routines for Home, Work and Travel. [A Gaia Busy Persons Guide.]
An introduction to the art of Tai Chi for the busy person. A book of Tai Chi Chuan exercises that can be
used anytime, anywhere, for stamina, balance and strength. Suitable for all ages and levels of experience.
144 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Gaia Books. UK. Softback.
Yang Jwing-Ming --- TAIJIQUAN THEORY OF DR. YANG JWING-MING TAIJIQUAN.
IN DEPTH. The Root of Taijiquan.
An attempt to join together the various theories on Taijiquan in one text.
Regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi and spirit. Jin, pushing hands, sparring
272 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. YMAA
Qu Lei Lei --- THE SIMPLE ART OF TAI CHI.
Tai Chi Chuan exercise book. The twenty four movement form of the Yang style is shown in detail
along with preparation exercises.
128 pages. Illustrated by a colour photographs. Sterling Publishing. USA. Softback.
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Tai Chi Chuan
Jane Schorre [With Calligraphy by Margaret Chang] ---
HOW TO GRASP THE BIRD’S TAIL IF YOU DON’T SPEEK CHINESE
The names of Tai Chi movements is lost to those who do not know Chinese and must rely on the
usual English translations. This book looks at the Chinese characters and they can convey a lot
about the inner essence of Tai Chi even though they give no clue to its exterior shape. The book offers
students and teachers of Tai Chi Chuan a deeper understanding of Taiji through interpreting the
Chinese characters representing the names of the movements. Jane Schorre shares her Taiji
experience in meditations on the meanings of the characters, and further illustrates her ideas through
stories and paintings. Honouring the mystery, imagery, and poetic ambiguity intrinsic to the Chinese
language, the book celebrates the beauty of Chinese calligraphy.
115 pages. Illustrated by paintings and Chinese Calligraphy. North Atlantic.USA. Softback.
Jonathan Russell --- THE TAI CHI TWO PERSON DANCE. Tai Chi with a Partner
An introduction to the Tai Chi forms performed with a partner. The form in the book combines the
Tui Shou, Da Lu and San Shou exercises of Tai Chi into one set. Harmonizing movement with a
partner helps to develop sensitivity of feeling. With photographs of T. T. Liang.
213 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic. USA. Softback.
Medical
Michael Kelly [Dr.] --- FIGHT MEDICINE.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Combat Sports Injuries for Boxing, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts.
“Fight Medicine” explains what medical professionals, fighters, trainers and managers need to know about
diagnosing and treating combat sports injuries. Injured boxers, wrestlers and mixed martial artists who
ignore injuries or fail to seek health care often pay for it with pain, frustration and lost training time.
Fighters require specialized medical care from appropriately trained medical professionals.
Dr. Kelly has packed “Fight Medicine” with information on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array
of injuries and ailments suffered by fighters, including bone, joint and soft tissue injuries, neurological
and cardiac conditions, pulmonary conditions and infectious diseases.
274 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
Trish Bare Grounds [PhD.] --- [Second Edition]
BARE ESSENTIALS GUIDE FOR MARTIAL ARTS INJURY CARE AND PREVENTION.
This book is a reference for martial arts athletes, coaches and instructors. Written in easy to understand language,
the guide addresses important self care issues for the martial arts athlete including: Stretching:
£16.95 Over fifty exercises for building flexibility, preventing common injuries and rehabilitation; Conditioning.
Weight training. Running. Strengthening. Resistive bands. Total Gym. Exercise ball. Nutrition.
Step-by-step instructions, including photographs, for taping techniques: ankles, feet, toes, shins, knees,
elbows, hip, fingers, and hands. Self-care: Ice vs. heat, identifying serious injuries, caring for minor injuries. Safety
£13.99 in training and competition. Tips on coping with: Blisters; Ankle Injuries; Back Pain; Knee Injuries; Groin Pulls;
Shin Splints; Dehydration; Athlete's Foot; Asthma; Concussions; Head Injuries; Bruises and Swelling; Lacerations;
Facial Injuries; Hyperextensions; Chronic Injuries; Emergencies.
383 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Turtle Press. USA. Softback. £17.50
£ 3.99 Nin-Jutsu
Masaaki Hatsumi --- UNARMED FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE SAMURAI
A textbook about the unarmed fighting techniques of the ninja. The techniques tend to be described
without photographic description of the techniques although there are plenty of photographs.
An interesting book with respect to traditional martial arts.
£25.00 239 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan. Hardback. £19.99
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Kick Boxing
£ 4.99 Christoph Delp --- KICKBOXING.
The Complete Guide to Conditioning, Technique and Competition
This training manual features kickboxing techniques, fitness for the ring. “Kickboxing” includes:-
■ The history, rules and regulations for different levels kickboxing completion.
■ A kickboxing fitness program.
■ Basic stance, footwork, fighting distance and legal targets explained.
■ Offensive and defensive techniques, combinations and feints.
■ Training programs for beginners, advanced kick boxers and competitors.
■ Competition guidelines. Contest preparation. Competition Strategy.
The book is more aimed at beginners.
252 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Blue Snake. USA. Softback. £17.99
Filipino
Sheikh Shamsuddin --- THE MALAY ART OF SELF DEFENCE. Silat Seni Gayong.
Silat Seni Gayong is little known martial art that instils a sense of self perseverance and spirituality.
An introduction to the philosophy and techniques of this combat fighting art.
£12.99 The history, customs and traditions of this Malaysian form.
247 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. North Atlantic Books. USA. £12.99
Mark V. Wiley --- FILIPINO MARTIAL CULTURE: A SOURCEBOOK.
The Filipino martial arts have a rich history that has been described in this book. The book describes
the martial arts, masters, weapons, history and spirituality of the Philippines. The book charts the
£16.99 history of the Philippines, the culture of the Filipino martial arts, including warriors, weaponry,
biographical sketches of eighteen grand masters who represent the spectrum of Filipino martial culture.
375 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Tuttle Japan / USA. £15.99
Mark V. Wiley --- THE SECRETS OF CABLES SERRADA ESCRIMA.
Revised and Expanded Ed. of "Filipino Martial Arts. Cables Serrada Escrima"
Techniques, history and philosophy of the Filipino fighting arts.
184 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Tuttle. Japan / USA. £11.95
Amante P. Marinas --- PANANANDATA YANTOK AT DAGA. Filipino Stick and Dagger.
Stick and dagger techniques from the Philippines.
77 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Paladin Press. USA. £ 6.99
£12.99
Jeet Kune Do
Ron Balicki with Steven Gold --- JEET KUNE DO. THE PRINCIPLES OF A COMPLETE FIGHTER.
Ron Balicki takes elements from Jun Fan, Muay Thai boxing and shoot wrestling combined with JKD
make a modern martial art. Sections on focus mitt training, weapons (stick and knife), multiple attackers, trapping,
grappling and ground fighting. Forward by Dan Inosanto.
198 pages. Illustrated by photographs. HnL. USA. Softback. £11.95

Vital Points
Marc Tedeschi --- ESSENTIAL ANATOMY FOR HEALING AND MARTIAL ARTS.
The basic concepts of the human body, as defined by both Western and Eastern medical traditions.
An overview of Western anatomical concepts and Eastern medical principles. A comprehensive
listing of Oriental pressure points and meridians in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cross
referenced to nerves, blood vessels and other anatomical points. Detailed principles of pressure
point fighting as used in traditional Asian martial Arts.
143 pages. Illustrated with anatomical diagrams and charts. Weatherhill. USA. Softback. £17.99
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Hapkido and Taekwondo
Mark Tedeschi --- HAPKIDO. TRADITIONS. PHILOSOPHY. TECHNIQUE.
An encyclopaedic volume on the history, traditions, philosophy of Hapkido. More than 9000 photographs,
over 2000 martial art techniques including strikes, kicks, blocks, joint locks, chokes, throws, falls, avoiding
movements and weapon techniques. Anatomy, meditation, healing and pressure point fighting etc.
The book is printed on glossy paper and is library bound. [Lies flat when open]
1136 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill. USA. Hardback. £65.00 plus £ 5.00 UK postage.
Scott Shaw --- ADVANCED TAEKWONDO.
■ Basic and advanced techniques. ■ Origins an philosophy of Taekwondo.
■ Discussion and tips on mastering essential techniques.
■ Illustrated Poomse sequences, including the Taeguek forms and Black Belt forms.
■ Effective strategies and skills for self defence.
■ Weapon techniques including instruction in Kumdo. The Korean Art of the Sword.
210 pages. Illustrated by over 400 drawings. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £15.99
Mark Tedeschi --- TAEKWONDO. TRADITIONS. PHILOSOPHY. TECHNIQUE
An encyclopaedic volume on the history, traditions, philosophy of Taekwondo. More than 8600
photographs, over 700 core Taekwondo techniques including stances, footwork, hand strikes,
elbow strikes, standing kicks, jump kicks, ground kicks, avoiding and blocking skills, step and
self defence sparring, Olympic style sparring, breaking techniques, competition rules, current trends,
49 solo forms and patterns for including WTF and ITF forms.
The book is printed on glossy paper and is library bound. [Lies flat when open]
894 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill. USA. Hardback. £65.00 plus £ 5.00 UK postage.
Mark Tedeschi --- TAEKWONDO. THE ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION.
A concise introduction to Taekwondo of all styles. Included are techniques, forms, history and
philosophy, self defence and vital points.
127 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill USA. Hardback. £12.99
Doug Cook --- TAEKWONDO. ANCIENT WISDOM FOR THE MODERN WARRIOR.
An introduction to Taekwondo history, meditation techniques, self defence. The concept of ki and the do.
Philosophy. Martial arts and martial sports. This is not a technique book but a book about Taekwondo
and there are many aspects about this book which are common to other martial arts such as discipline,
perseverance to gain a black belt etc.
220 pages. Illustrated by photographs. YMAA. USA. Softback. £17.95
Scott Shaw --- TAEKWONDO BASICS. From basic kicks to Training and Competition.
Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo A textbook of Taekwondo techniques.
192 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Tuttle. USA / Japan. £ 9.99
Maurice Elmalem --- THE WILL POWER. Fighting / Breaking Application Techniques in
Self Defence, Fitness, Philosophy, Conditioning Taekwondo textbook.
Warm ups. Running. Meditation. Stances. Kicking. Blocking. Falling. Striking. Equipment use.
Weight training. Fighting and sparring. Vital points. Breaking techniques. Self defence.
352 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. Budo International USA. £32.00
Mark Tedeschi --- TAEKWONDO. COMPLETE WTF FORMS.
25 Taekwondo forms. The P'algwae, T'aeguk and World Taekwondo Federation Black Belt forms.
More than 5000 photographs and 1200 drawings. Large comprehensive book.
512 pages. Well illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill USA Hardback. £56.00
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Aikido
Morihei Ueshiba and John Stevens --- THE SECRET TEACHINGS OF AIKIDO
“The Secret Teaching of Aikido” is a collection of the spiritual teachings of Morihei Ueshiba.
In the book, Morihei Ueshiba explains how Aikido is both the spirit of love and the study of that spirit.
The author reflects on the philosophy of Aikido, discussing how Aiki is the ki(chi), and how through
use of Aikido's breathing techniques the aikidoka can achieve harmony. Morihei Ueshiba explains
the essence of Takemusu aiki (valorous force of procreation and harmony), and Misogi (the ritual of
purifying oneself), as well as discussing Aikido's relationship to the spirit and body that form the
very essence of Aikido. This book is more of a philosophical exploration than a practical guide, and
an insight into this revered martial art, and the spiritual meditations of the man behind it.
The book also includes many rare photographs of the Morihei Ueshiba, on both his techniques and
his everyday life, and contains Morihei's doca (spiritual Japanese style poetry) in Japanese, English,
and also in Romanization. The book is at times challenging and provocative.
"The purpose of Aikido is to harmonize oneself with the divine, and work for a better world."
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.
149 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha. Japan / USA. Hardback. £19.99
Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser --- AIKIDO. WEAPON TECHNIQUES.
The Wooden Sword, Stick and Knife of Aikido.
An introduction to the Ken [Wooden Sword], Jo [Wooden Staff], and Tanto [Wooden Knife] as used
in Aikido. Stances, grips, techniques, defences, forms and training methods for each weapon.
124 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £11.99
Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser --- AIKIDO BASICS.
From basic footwork and Throws and Demonstrations.
Everything You Need to get Started in Aikido
A textbook of Aikido techniques based on Aikikai Hombu Aikido.
192 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Softback. Tuttle. USA / Japan. £ 9.99
Phong Thong Dang and Lynn Seiser --- ADVANCED AIKIDO.
An in-depth look at the art of Aikido. Chapters include : ■ Effective strategies and skills for self defence.
■ A look at the origins and philosophies of Aikido. ■ Discussion on utilizing ki to improve effectiveness.
■ Examination of fundamental theories and concepts essential to understand Aikido.
■ Advanced techniques including throws, locks, counters, reversals and combinations.
214 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Softback. Tuttle. USA / Japan. £15.99
Gozo Shioda and Yasuhisa Shioda --- AIKIDO: THE COMPLETE BASIC TECHNIQUES.
In “Aikido: the Complete Basic Techniques” Gozo Shioda, who studied Aikido under Morihei Ueshiba
and founded Yoshinkan Aikido, details Aikido's basic techniques. This book deals with the basic throws
and hold downs that form the beginnings of Aikido practice. Each technique is presented in concise, comprehensive,
and lucid explanations accompanied by detailed photographs. Gozo Shioda demonstrates
how the Basic Exercises that comprise the core of Aikido teaching assist the practitioner in focusing
strength, and how that strength can be harnessed for wider applications. Also central to the Aikido
philosophy is the importance of synchronizing the spirit and achieving harmony with the opponent,
and Gozo Shioda explains how this can be done through a selfless devotion to the techniques.
224 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha. Japan. Hardback. £19.99
Stan Wrobel --- AIKIDO FOR SELF DISCOVERY. BLUEPRINT FOR AN ENLIGHTENED LIFE.
An attempt to use the concepts of Aikido in everyday life. Chapters on awareness, receiving and blending,
awareness of and from the centre, controlling and leading, perceptions, moving within the flow etc.
198 pages. All text. Llewellyn. USA. Softback. £10.99
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Aikido
Moriteru Ueshiba --- PROGRESSIVE AIKIDO. THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS.
A guide to Aikido techniques and principles Through detailed explanations and photographs.
The book is primary aimed at beginners. An excellent step by step logical approach to aikido.
195 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan. Hardback.
Kisshomaru Ueshiba --- THE ART OF AIKIDO. Principles and Essential Techniques.
This book was originally published in Japanese as "Aikido Shintei" in 1986.
The book combines Aikido philosophy and Aikido techniques. Well photographed.
176 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan Hardback.
Kanshu Sunadomari --- ENLIGHTENMENT THROUGH AIKIDO.
A collection of essays written by Kanshu Sunadoromari who was a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba
before World War 11. The essay contains quotes from Morihei Ueshiba as well as interpretations of
Morihei Ueshiba's spiritual teachings.
165 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic. USA. Softback.
Shiro Omiya --- THE HIDDEN ROOTS OF AIKIDO. AIKI JUJUTSU DAITORYU.
SECRETS TECHNIQUES OF AN ANCIENT MARTIAL ART "The Hidden Roots of Aikido" offers a
detailed visual introduction to techniques of the Daitoryu tradition. Illustrated with photographs, it gives a
demonstration of about 90 techniques. Daitoryu's historical background, philosophy and theory are covered.
The roots of Aikido are in Daitoryu and the similarities and differences can be seen.
216 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha International. Japan / USA. Hardback.
Gozo Shioda with Yasuhisa Shioda --- TOTAL AIKIDO. THE MASTER COURSE.
Comprehensive and fully illustrated, "Total Aikido", covers the basic postures and movements with
special emphasis on key points for perfecting technique. Demonstrations of the techniques are explained,
with suggestions of how control and synchronise movements with the opponents movement.
209 pages. Illustrated by drawings and step by step photographs. Kodansha Japan. Hardback. £24.00
Moriteru Ueshiba --- THE AIKIDO MASTER COURSE: Best Aikido.
Continued from " Best Aikido: The Fundamentals", this new book deals with advanced techniques,
All the techniques in "The Aikido Master Course: Best Aikido 2" are based on a proper understanding
of the principles taught in Best Aikido: The Fundamentals but applied in a broader manner against a
variety of unarmed and armed attacks, and more than one attacker.
208 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardcover. Kodansha. Japan. £25.00
Kisshomaru Ueshiba --- THE ART OF AIKIDO. Principles and Essential Techniques.
This book was originally published in Japanese as "Aikido Shintei" in 1986.
The book combines Aikido philosophy and Aikido techniques. Well photographed.
176 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan Hardback.
John Stevens and Walther V. Krenner --- TRAINING WITH THE MASTER.
Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba. Founder of Aikido.
The book contains a short biography of Morihei Ueshiba, photographs of Morihei Ueshiba on and off
the mat, and "The Art of Peace" by John Stevens.
139 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Shimbhala. USA
A Westbrook and O. Ratti --- AIKIDO AND THE DYNAMIC SPHERE. An Illustrated Introduction.
The now classic textbook on Aikido techniques.
375 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Softback. Tuttle Japan £18.99
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Combatives
Jack Dempsey and Frank G. Menke --- HOW TO FIGHT TOUGH. [Reprint]
A Second World War hand to hand combat technique book by Jack Dempsey.
128 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin. USA. Softback.
Charles Nelson [Foreword by Carl Cestari] ---
CHARLES NELSON'S SCHOOL OF SELF - DEFENSE. The Red and Gray Manuals [Reprint]
Charles Nelson joined the Marine Corps in 1934 and learned hand-to-hand combat, bayonet fighting and
jiu-jitsu from Colonel Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. When he left the military after World War II, he opened
his School of Self Defence in New York City. During the five decades of operation, Nelson's school taught hundreds
£19.99 of men, women and children. Charles Nelson published two manuals on self defence, referred to
as the "Little Red Manual" and the "Little Gray Manual,". These two manuals have been combined to give
an introduction to the Nelson system of self defence.
102 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £10.99
£19.99 Gordon E. Perrigard --- [Reprint]
ARWROLOGY. All-Out Hand-to-Hand Fighting for Commandos, Military, and Civilians.
Arwrology is derived from the old Welsh word arwr, meaning an all-out hand-to-hand fighter.
It was developed by Gordon E. Perrigard, a Canadian medical doctor who combined his knowledge
of jujitsu with his knowledge of human anatomy to come up with this devastatingly effective
close-in combat system. Arwrology was originally released in 1943 in Canada for use in training
£13.99 combatants for World War II. Includes exercises, attacking methods, defence against a gun,
use of a dagger, strangle hold defences and simple tricks etc.
294 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £15.99
Greg Thompson and Kid Peligro --- H2H Combat: Modern Army Combatives.
When troops on the modern battlefield are forced to fight without weapons, they fall back on many of the expert
techniques made accessible here for martial art students of all levels. Modern clinching, effective striking, and
£22.00 grappling techniques are detailed, along with weapon takeaway strategies and defences
against opponents with knives. The step-by-step photos and thoroughly detailed movements are intended
not only to train combat troops but also to empower citizens to protect themselves in dangerous situations.
Greg Thompson instructor for the US Army and Special Forces demonstrates the critical skills of
hand-to-hand combat in this training manual.
256 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Invisible Cities Press US Softback £25.99
Capt. E. Hartley Leather --- COMBAT WITHOUT WEAPONS. [Reprint.]
This handbook was written during World War II, not for commandos or professional wrestlers, but
for Canada’s Home Guard, that is, for ordinary people. The continued interest in and demand for an
illustrated book on this subject resulted in its reissue in its wartime format. The author, of the Royal
Canadian Artillery, believes that knowledge of self defence is a sound investment on anybody’s part
at any time, not just during war, and he sets out to provide that knowledge.
48 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 4.99
Rex Applegate and Chuck Melson --- CLOSE COMBAT FILES OF COLONEL REX APPLEGATE.
The story of how Col. Rex Applegate, William Fairbairn, Eric Sykes and Wild Bill Donovan trained and employed
OSS and MID commandos during WWII. Includes the facts behind the development of point shooting, knife
£19.99 fighting, hand-to-hand combat and a staggering number of other fighting skills as taught by
the top instructors of the era. Contains rare archival photos and the Colonel's graphic original lesson plans.
202 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £19.99
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£12.99
Combatives
A.J. Drexel Biddle --- DO OR DIE. [Reprint]
A Supplementary Manual on Individual Combat.
“Do or Die” served as an official training guide for the U.S. Marines when it was originally
published in 1937. This manual of hand to hand combat tells soldiers how to survive using bayonet
fencing, knife fighting, jiujutsu, savate and boxing. Lt. Col. A.J. Drexel Biddle was an expert in sword, bayonet,
broadsword, dagger and epée.
74 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £ 6.99
W. E. Fairbairn --- ALL-IN FIGHTING. [Reprint]
Reprint of Fairbairn’s Second World War[1942] hand to hand combat manual.
£ 9.99 The British edition of “Get Tough”.
128 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 7.99

W. E. Fairbairn --- GET TOUGH. [Reprint]
The American edition of “All-In Fighting” first published in 1942.
A Second World War unarmed combat manual.
121 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £ 9.99
W. E. Fairbairn and E. A. Sykes --- SHOOTING TO LIVE. [Reprint]
“Shooting to Live” is the product of Fairbairn's and Sykes' practical experience with the handgun.
Life incidents provided the basis for the book.
The book teaches the concepts, considerations and applications of combat pistol craft.
96 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 7.99
Rex Applegate --- KILL OR GET KILLED. [1943 Edition] [Reprint]
A Manual of Hand to Hand Fighting. 1943 Edition.
“Kill or Get Killed” by Colonel Rex Applegate has been considered one of the most influential books
on Close quarters combat ever published. The book was revised extensively for the 1976 edition.
This is a reprint of the rare 1943 edition, written for combat use in World War II. Contains chapters
about unarmed offence, disarming, attack with miscellaneous weapons, strangulations, the fighting knife,
hand gun offence, close combat tactics, indoor combat course etc. When “Kill or Get Killed” was first
released, British Army Capt. Eric A. Sykes, veteran of the Shanghai Municipal Police and one of
Applegate's earliest instructors, wrote, "It is the first book, as far as my knowledge goes, to deal
with the subject on sensible lines and without doubt will replace what I can only describe and always
think of as peace time methods."
183 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
[Please state that you are ordering the 1943 Edition]
Rex Applegate --- KILL OR GET KILLED. [Revised and Enlarged 1976 Edition]
The book details methods of self defence, offensive close combat, combat shooting and crowd control techniques in
riot situations. Contains unarmed combat, use of the hand gun, knife defence, disarming,
prisoner handling police baton techniques, riot control etc.
421 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
[Please state that you are ordering the Revised and Enlarged 1976 Edition]
£18.99
SPECIAL FORCES. Close Quarter Combat Manual.
This is the manual used to train the BATFE assault force that conducted the raid against the
Branch Davidian compound in Waco. The techniques of using guns / pistols in siege situations.
Includes task evaluation, barrier penetration, safety tactics and procedures.
[Restricted sale to Police, Army and dedicated martial artists etc.]
184 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £14.50
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Combatives
Chuck Melson --- COMBAT CONDITIONING [Reprint.]
The Classic U.S. Marine Corps Physical Training and Hand to Hand Combat Course
The classic USMC combat conditioning course as taught at the Officer Candidate
School. Besides the “Marines” Physical Training program, the book includes
instruction in unarmed combat, use of knives, clubs and silent weapons,
pistol disarming, bayonet drills and more. In the foreword, Charles Melson
gives a history of the development of Marine close-combat programs from the
turn of the twentieth century. He provides details on the contributions of figures
as Biddle, Fairbairn, Sykes, Styers and O’Neill.
362 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin USA. Softback. £16.99
SILENT KILLING. NAZI COUNTERS TO FAIRBAIRN-SYKES TECHNIQUES.
The Annotated English Translation of the Classic German World War II Manual
“Silent Killing” was the name given to the lethal techniques for dispatching
Nazi sentries and other German troops that close combat instructors W.E.
Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes taught to Allied soldiers, paratroopers and
commandos during World War II. The techniques were so effective that the
German Army Command was forced to develop counters to what they termed
"English Gangster Methods." This manual was printed in 1942 for German
troops in occupied Norway and is not believed to have been distributed outside
that country. It remained largely unknown until rediscovered in 2001.
“Silent Killing. Nazi Counters to Fairbairn-Sykes Techniques” is the first
English translation of the German wartime manual. It contains the original
German text and photographs, the English translation annotations, and a
foreword by Phil Mathews, which gives information about the origins of the manual, how the
Germans obtained the "secret" Allied training documents and the state of close combat instruction
in Germany and Britain before and during World War II.
113 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin USA. Softback. £12.99
Ronald Shillingford ---
THE ELETE FORCES HANDBOOK OF UNARMED COMBAT
How soldiers defend themselves in an unarmed situation against multiple assailants,
knife attacks, bayonet attacks, firearms, chokes, headlocks etc.
Self defence and martial arts techniques in differing situations.
192 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Amber Books UK.
Softback. £ 3.99
United States Naval Institute --- HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT.
[Reprint]
[Originally published by the United States Naval Institute in 1943]
The program shown in this book was designed to train sailors and naval aviators of World War II in the techniques
of "commando tactics," with ju jitsu, boxing, wrestling and other fighting systems. The books
goal was to teach efficient method[s] of overcoming the enemy in a manner most suitable to the execution
of the mission. In eleven chapters, “Hand-to-Hand Combat” covers training tips, vulnerable targets, the
fundamentals of close-in fighting, frontal and rear attacks, prisoner search and control techniques, disarming pistols,
rifles, clubs and knives etc. A classic historical book in U.S. military close-quarters combat training.
239 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA Softback. £22.99
Bayonets
R. A. Lidstone --- BLOODY BAYONETS. The Complete Guide to Bayonet Fighting. [Reprinted]
Reprinted edition from first edition 1942. Second World War bayonet fighting techniques.
68 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Naval and Military Press. UK. Softback. £ 4.50
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Knife Combat
John Styers and Karl Schuon --- COLD STEEL. Techniques of Close Combat [Reprint.]
The practice aspect of bayonet, knife and stick fighting, and short courses in unarmed combat
and knife throwing. Originally published in 1952. A classic book.
189 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin USA. Softback.
Christopher Grosz and Michael D. Janich ---
£12.99
CONTEMPORARY KNIFE TARGETING. Modern Science vs. W. E. Fairbairn's Timetable of Death.
William E. Fairbairn’s Timetable of Death, a section in Fairbairn’s book All-In Fighting that identifies the major
arteries of the human body and lists the amount of time it would take to bleed to unconsciousness or death when any
of these blood vessels are severed, has been used for years as a standard reference tool by students of edged weapon
tactics. But when Colorado police officer Christopher Grosz began studying the timetable to validate its use as a
reference for law enforcement responses to edged weapon attacks, he made a discovery. The information in it was
flawed. Grosz began a thorough analysis of Fairbairn’s work, human anatomy, and the realities of effective knife
targeting and later teamed up with knife expert Michael Janich to document it all in Contemporary Knife Targeting.
The research in this book was conducted with the help of recognized experts in both the medical and tactical fields.
It takes advantage of modern medical studies
directly related to the effects of edged weapons on the human body. It also reveals the real purpose behind
Fairbairn’s original Timetable and expands its scope to include the full spectrum of targets on the human
body that are vulnerable to knife attacks. The result is a modern, medically accurate version of Fairbairn’s original
timetable, plus contemporary self defence applications.
Paladin Press. Illustrated by photographs. 152 pages. Softback. £13.99
Christopher Scott Thompson and Louie Pastore ---
HIGHLAND KNIFE FIGHTING. With the Dirk and Sgian.
Highland Knife Fighting traces the historical roots of the Highland dirk, which is believed to be
descended from the medieval ballock dagger and provides step by step instructions and photographs
in how the Highlanders used the knife. Lessons include holding, carrying, and using the dirk with a
sword and targe, choosing the proper guards, responding to sudden attacks from in and out of distance
and executing the throw from Highland wrestling. Also included are exercises and drills, including
quick draw drill and combative techniques of the Scottish dirk dance positions.
111 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 8.95
Philip Elmore --- STREET SWORD. Practical Use of the Long Blade for Self Defence.
Has chapters on “Mechanics of the Sword” and “Fighting Theory”, but not at all practical for self defence.
A Japanese sword is used but this is a not Japanese style or method.
83 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £ 7.99
Rex Applegate --- COMBAT USE OF THE DOUBLE EDGED FIGHTING KNIFE.
The booklet is based on W. E. Fairbairn close quarter knife combat, developed in World War II.
Contains information on the grip, stance, tactics, vital points, throwing knife, knife maintenance,
knife defence and the knife sheath.
38 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £ 4.50
James Loriega --- SEVILLIAN STEEL. The Traditional Knife Fighting Arts of Spain.
Spanish knife fighting.
169 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin USA. Softback. £11.99
Ninjutsu
Donn F. Draeger --- NINJUTSU. The Art of Invisibility. Facts, Legends and Techniques.
A reprint of Donn Dreager’s book on Ninjutsu. Training, skills, operating techniques, costume, tools,
weapons, tactics, facts and legends of the ninja.
143 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Tuttle USA / Japan. Softback. £ 9.99
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Knife Throwing
Ralph Thorn --- COMBAT KNIFE THROWING.
A New Approach to Knife Throwing and Knife Fighting
Ralph Thorn differentiates between “circus” knife throwing and “combat” knife throwing.
How to balance a knife for throwing. How to build targets. How to practice the various combat throwing techniques
with emphasis on safety and practicality.
114 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 7.50
Martial Arts Fiction
Shuhei Fujisawa [Translated by Gavin Frew] ---
BAMBOO SWORD and other Japanese tales.
Historical fiction. A collection of eight stories of eighteenth century Japan, when peace begins
after centuries of warfare. It is a period of upheaval and change as the rulers carve out their territories
and clan politics are full of intrigue, rivalry and betrayals. The samurai are still valued for their
swordsmanship, but without battles to fight, the struggle to retain their sense of pride and meaning.
253 pages. All text. Kodansha. Japan. Hardback. £12.99
Martial Arts
Steven Jones --- THE INTELLIGENT WARRIOR.
Command Personal Power with Martial Arts Strategies
Drawing on the principles and practice of Kung Fu, Dynamic Meditation and Chi Kung ,
Steven Jones shows how to train the mind and body. Contents include :-
 Understanding the mind body connection. ■ Meditation.
 Giving presentations and speeches with confidence.
 Sharpen concentration and work more efficiently. ■Chi Kung.
 Keep cool and defuse arguments. ■ Martial science.
 Be safer and more confident when you walk home at night.
296 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Thorsons. UK. Softback. £ 6.95
Jay Gluck --- ZEN COMBAT AND THE SECRET POWER CALLED KI.
Revised edition of the 1963 classic book. Includes karate [Mas. Oyama and Gogen Yamaguchi],
kendo, naginata, kyudo, sumo aikido ninja and a new chapter on "ki".
288 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Personally Oriented Japan . Softback. £ 7.50
Morihei Ueshiba [Translated by John Stevens] --- The Secret Teachings of Aikido
Hiroshi Moriya [Translated by William Scott Wilson] ---
THE 36 SECRET STRATEGIES OF THE MARTIAL ARTS.
The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life.
“The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial Arts” is a collection of ancient Chinese maxims that encapsulate
some of the Far East's most cunning tactics for battle and deception, and offer invaluable insights into
facets of the Oriental mind. Each of these strategies represents a distilled nugget of Chinese wisdom.
Hiroshi Moriya, an acknowledged authority on Chinese culture and philosophy, published a book in
Japanese in which he analyzed and explained these strategies. He then used examples from ancient
and recent history to further elucidate their meaning. The volume is organized into six parts (Strategies
for Victory in Battle, Strategies for Engaging the Enemy, Strategies for Attack, Strategies for Ambiguous Situations,
Strategies for Unified Battle, and Strategies for a Lost Battle), with six chapters in each part.
256 pages. All text. Kodansha. Japan / USA. Hardback. £10.99
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Weapons
Serge Mol --- CLASSICAL WEAPONRY OF JAPAN.
Special Weapons and Tactics of the Martial Arts.
A survey of classical weapons of Japan. The book focuses on kobuki (small minor weapons),
hibuki (secret weapons) and kakushibuki (hidden weapons). Previously unknown weapons are listed.
217 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha Japan. Hardback. £22.99
David Grant --- KNUCKLE DUSTERS AND KNUCKLE KNIVES
A collection of photographs with text of knuckle and knuckle knives, made famous by the famous
“trench knife” of World War I. These weapons are categorized by a tough metal band that covers
the knuckles and adds considerable protection and striking ability to the hands. Often linked with
gangsters and thugs, brass knuckles are no more inherently evil than any other handheld weapon,
have been used by combat soldiers and police, and are a alternative to guns and knives for
self defence but remain vilified and outlawed in many places.
181 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Iron Wave. Canada. Softback. £11.99
David Grant --- HISTORY OF KNUCKLE DUSTERS. The Ultimate Close Quarters Weapon.
For more than a century, knuckle dusters and brass knuckles have rested in the pockets of those who
need a small, handy impact weapon that is easily concealed and inexpensive to produce. History of
Knuckle Dusters shows the actual knuckles through their history, including wartime knuckles,
modern customs and mass produced examples. An amazing array of designs and materials has gone
into knuckle dusters, and their popularity is even greater today among collectors and those who use
them for protection.
89 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 7.99
Don Cunningham --- TAIHO - JUTSU. LAW AND ORDER IN THE AGE OF THE SAMURAI.
A detailed look at the weapons of the Samurai "policeman" of the Edo period of Japan (1603 - 1836)
including the Jutte [Iron truncheon], tessen [Iron fan], yori bo [Wooden staff], torinawa [Arresting ropes]
and many other weapons are discussed. Arresting techniques are shown.
178 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Hardback. £17.99
Sword Fighting
Dwight C. McLemore --- THE FIGHTING SWORD. Illustrated Techniques and Concepts.
 The “Fighting Sword” is a textbook for sword fighting, the concepts, techniques
and combat scenarios. Dwight C. McLemore gives a course in how to balance
form and function in a sword and then focuses on tactical techniques and
concepts. He teaches how to train by using visualization and training partners,
as well as how to instantly evaluate an opponent, his weapon, the terrain and
environment, and advantages or disadvantages in various combat scenarios. Following
instructions and illustrations, learn how to master cuts, thrusts,
blocks, and parries, which can then use for the more advanced techniques of disruption,
working the inner circle, and single hand use.
257 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £19.99
Wim Demeere and Loren Christensen ---
Training
FIGHTER’S GUIDE TO HARD-CORE HEAVY BAG TRAINING.
Heavy bag training develops power, form, speed, timing, endurance, and explosiveness. How to choose
the right bag for your needs. How to hang it and how to care for it so it lasts for years. Learn the types
of impacts and how to make the best use of them for specific situations, drills to maximize your fitness
level and fighting ability, creative ways to grapple a heavy bag, including chokes, takedowns and arm
bars and how to avoid the most common mistakes in heavy bag training.
250 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £14.99
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Martial Arts
Thomas A. Green [Edited] --- MARTIAL ARTS OF THE WORLD: AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA
" Martial Arts of the World" explores the cultural legacy of the martial arts. Nearly 100 A- to -Z
entries that constitute well researched essays on martial arts topics. Highlights include:
■ Keith Otterbein on Duelling ■ G. Cameron Hurst III on Kendo
■ Philip Zarrilli on Performing arts and the Martial Arts ■ Karl Friday on Samurai
■ Joseph Alter on Indian Wrestling ■ John Clements on Renaissance European Swordsmanship
■ William Bodiford on Religion and Spiritual Development in the Japanese Martial Arts
■ Chi-hsiu D. Weng on Chinese Wrestling ■ Tommy Gong on Jeet Kung Do
■ Stanley E. Henning and Thomas A. Green on Folklore in the Martial Arts
■ Mikael S. Adolphson on the Sohei, the Warrior Monks of Japan
■ D'Arcy Jonathon Darcy Boulton on Religious Order of Knighthood
" Martial Arts of the World" deals with history, philosophy and evolution of the martial arts, coverage
of contemporary practice, cross references to related topics and bibliographic citations to sources and translations
for students, practitioners and researchers. 894 pages. Two Volumes. Hardback.
Illustrated by photographs. ABC CLIO International USA / UK. Including UK postage. £79.99
Miyamoto Musashi [Translated by Thomas Cleary] --- THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS.
A classic book with a clear translation and interpretation.
115 pages. All text. Shambhala USA Softback. £10.99
Kevin O'Hagan --- RELENTLESS. My Endless Pursuit of the Warrior Way.
The story of Kevin O'Hagan. Learning martial arts in the 1970's to teaching Combat Ju Jutsu today.
A frank story of his life in the martial arts and how he found an art that he understands.
200 pages. New Breed UK. Softback. £12.99
Miyamoto Musashi [ Translated by William Scott Wilson ] --- THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS
A new translation of The Book of Five Rings by the translator of "Hagukure" and "The Unfettered Mind".
157 pages. Kodansha International. Japan / USA. Hardback. £13.99
Kenji Tokitsu [Translated by Sherab Chodzin Kohn] ---
KI AND THE WAY OF THE MARTIAL ARTS How to cultivate Ki for the martial arts and the understanding
of Seme (taking the mind of the opponent) and Ma (spatial distance) in martial combat
105 pages. Illustrated by a few photographs.Shambhala USA Softback. £10.99
Kenji Tokitsu [Translated by Sherab Chodzin Kohn] --- MIYAMOTO MUSASHI. His Life and Writings.
Includes a new translation of the "Book of Five Rings" with commentary and annotations.
The book is in three parts:-
1. Biography of Miyamoto Musashi. 2. Musashi's Writings. 3. Miyamoto Musashi and the martial arts.
Included is a new translation of the "Book of Five Rings" along with four other texts on strategy, all with
commentary. Also covered is the evolution of budo, or martial arts practice for self cultivation. Musashi's influence
on contemporary practice. The founding of Musashi's two
sword school. Weapons and ethics in swordsmanship training. Softback. £19.99
488 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Shambhala USA / UK. Hardback. £27.00
Yagyu Munenori [Translated by William Scott Wilson] --- THE LIFE GIVING SWORD
Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun
An English language version of the classic text on the art of No-Sword by seventeenth century
swordsman Yagyu Munedori.
192 pages. Illustrated by two photographs and scroll drawings. Kodansha Japan Hardback. £12.99
Byong Yu with Tom Bleecker --- INSIDE U. How to Become a Master of Your Own Destiny
Taekwondo master Byong Yu bibliography and a guide book to discovering your own path.
183 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. £ 9.99
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Martial Arts
Robert W. Smith --- MARTIAL MUSINGS. A Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th. Century
Robert Smith has practiced, taught and written on the Asian martial arts for more than fifty years.
The book contains his experience an thoughts on the martial arts over that time. Some of the topics
covered include theory and practice, portrayals of leading Asian Instructors, profiles of Westerners,
who studied the arts and a historical record of the evolution of fighting arts in the West.
390 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Via Media. USA. Hardback. £34.50
Jerry Lynch and Chungliang Al Huang --- THE WAY OF THE CHAMPION.
Lessons From Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Other Tao Wisdom for Sports and Life
Applying Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” to competition, the book gives the mental and psychological
approach to winning contests. Lessons and examples of how to develop the drive and mentality of a winner.
206 pages. All text. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £10.99
William Scott Wilson --- THE LONE SAMURAI. The Life of Miyamoto Musashi.
The biography of Miyamoto Musashi, swordsman samurai, spiritual seeker and author of
"The Book of Five Rings". A very well researched book, using Japanese source material,
William Scott Wilson charts the life of Miyamoto Musashi.
Also listed are the books and film made about him after his death.
288 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha International. Japan. Hardback. £12.99
Michael Rosenbaum --- KATA AND THE TRANSMISSION OF KNOWLEDGE.
In Traditional Martial Arts Michael Rosenbaum takes the meaning of "kata" to be the
learning of pre arranged fighting techniques. With this definition he scans through many differing
cultures and societies at differing time periods to discover how these societies acquired the knowledge
to fight. Thus you are with the ancient Greeks one moment and the Zulus the next. Thus there is only
a glimpse of the concept of kata in the Japanese context. He also show how Poetry, Dance and Song
were used as methods of remembering and learning fighting techniques through the ages.
198 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Softback. YMAA. USA. £14.95
David Lowry --- AUTUMN LIGHTING. THE EDUCATION OF AN AMERICAN SAMURAI
[New edition]
The story of David Lowry's experience in learning a classic school of Japanese swordsmanship.
179 pages. Illustrated with a few photographs. Shambhala. USA. Softback. £13.00
Nicklaus Suino --- ARTS OF STRENGTH. ARTS OF SERENITY. MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
FOR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. A study of the aims, philosophy and
the cultural aspects of the martial arts. The three martial virtues of strength, courage and loyalty are
studied. The relationship between budo and Zen. Training the mind as well as the body.
118 pages. Weatherhill. Japan / USA. Softback. £ 6.99
Nicklaus Suino --- BUDO MIND AND BODY. Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
A study of the aims, philosophy and the cultural aspects of the martial arts. The three martial virtues
of strength, courage and loyalty are studied. The relationship between budo and Zen. Training the
mind as well as the body. This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published
with the title "Arts of Strength, Arts of Serenity". 220 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Victory Belt Publishing. USA. Softback. £18.99
144 pages. Weatherhill. USA Hardback. £12.99 24
Antonio Cuevas and Jennifer Lee [Editors] ---
MARTIAL ARTS ARE NOT JUST FOR KICKING BUTT.
An Anthology of Writings on Martial Arts.
An anthology of martial arts writing including Capoeira, Aikido, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Escrima,
Ju Jutsu and Tai Chi Chuan. Bera Almeida, John F. Gilbey, Bruce Thomas etc. Judo
191 pages. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback. £12.99 B. J. Cosneck --- AMERICAN COMBAT JUDO. [Reprint.]
23 American Combat Judo, is a training session in vicious close-in fighting skills. Cosneck combines elements
of jiu-jitsu, boxing, wrestling, savate and plain old dirty fighting into an easy-to-learn set of practical
Jujutsu unarmed combat techniques designed to incapacitate any attacker as quickly and painfully as possible.
124 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 10.99
Dr. G. Kikuta --- 25 LESSONS IN OFFICIAL JIU - JITSU as Taught in the Japanese Army
and Navy including the Vital Touches, Methods of Vivification and Advanced Combat Tricks.
Peter Seisenbacher and George Kerr --- MODERN JUDO. Techniques of East and West
These 25 lessons in official Jiu-Jitsu fully explain all the advanced methods of self-defence
which are taught in the Japanese Army and Navy. An early introduction to jujitsu. In "Modern Judo" former Olympic Champion Peter Seisenbacher and coach George Kerr explain judo techniques,
Republished facsimile edition from first edition 1905. Including Post and Packing. drawing on the practice of the martial art from which judo evolved, and on both the Eastern
156 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Combat Art Archive UK. Softback. £12.50 and Western styles of the combat sport today. "Modern Judo" offers a unique approach to improving
judo performance. Techniques and training for competition, Eastern and Western styles, development
H. Irving Hancock --- JIU-JITSU COMBAT TRICKS. [Reprint] of judo into a sport, introduction of Judo to the West, commentaries and photographs of competitions.
Japanese Feats of Attack and Defence in Personal Encounter 192 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Crowood. UK. Softback £ 7.99
Illustrated by photographs of "jiu-jitsu tricks". One of the first self instructional texts to use
photographs. Chapters on preliminary training, throat holds, defence from throat holds, tripping, Jigoro Kano [Translated by Nancy H. Ross] --- MIND OVER MUSCLE.
throws over the shoulder, boxing and jiu-jitsu , defence against a boxer, speed and agility, keeping Writings from the Founder of Judo. A collection of the writings of Jigoro Kano from 1889 to 1936.
victim helpless, guards against boxing blows, stopping a fugitive. A very early book by H. I. Hancock The book is divided into three sections. The development of Judo, the Spirit of Judo and Judo training.
who went on to write "The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu". Reprinted from 1st. edition 1904. 155 pages. Kodansha. Japan. Hardback. £11.99
151 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Mark Tedeschi --- THE ART OF GROUND FIGHTING: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES.
Taro Miyake and Yukio Tani --- The Game of Ju-Jutsu Chokes, head locks, joint techniques, pins, ground kicks, defence and counters.
First published in 1906. Reprinted. Edited and reformatted. Illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill USA. Hardback. £25.00
A classic and very rare book from the start of last century. Spiral bound.
88 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Combat Arts Archive. UK. Softback. £15.50 Jigoro Kano [Edited by the Kodokan Editorial Committee] --- KODOKAN JUDO.
Reprinted classic Judo textbook. Contain everything from basic Judo to Judo Kata to Randori.
W. H. Garrud --- THE COMPLETE JUJITSUAN. [Reprint] 264 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha. Japan. Softback. £18.99
“The Complete Jujitsuan”, first published 1914 covers jujutsu techniques, breakfalls, standing defences, tripping
and throwing, ground locks and ground manoeuvres, a section on jujitsu vs. boxing, plus general Keiko Fukuda --- JU - NO - KATA. A Kodokan Textbook.
hints on how to train safely and effectively. Step by step from cine photographs illustrate the text. Revised and Expanded from Born for the Mat. Reprint and a expanded version of
136 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 8.95 "Born for the Mat. A Kodokan Textbook for Women". Ju - no - Kata in detail.
176 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback. £16.99
S. J. Jorgensen --- AMERICAN POLICE JIU-JITSU. [Reprint.] Kyuzo Mifune [Translated by Francoise White] ---
Jorgensen, an internationally famous jiu-jitsu instructor, developed the course contained in American Police Jiu- THE CANON OF JUDO. Classic Teachings on Principles of Techniques.
Jitsu to teach applied jiu-jitsu to police departments all over the world, including the Federal Bureau of Reprint of the classic book. Traditional Judo techniques demonstrated by Kyuzo Mifune.
Investigation and the Royal Canadian Northwest Mounted Police, as well as to members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Some revisions have been made and the book has been completely re-translated with a new layout.
Corps, Army and various National Guard units. Then, seeing the need for this information to be available to 253 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. Kodansha. Japan. £22.00
civilians, he published this book in 1930 and sold it to satisfied customers all over the world. Containing 150
photographs and fifty lessons in the practical application of jiu-jitsu, American Police Jiu-Jitsu demonstrates Takahiko Ishikawa and Donn Draeger --- JUDO TRAINING METHODS. A SOURCEBOOK
aggressive self defence moves for disarming assailants armed with guns, knives and clubs. Judo Training Methods is a reprint of a classic Judo book first published in 1962. The text is divided
64 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 8.99 into two parts. The first part is a general evaluation of physical judo, the classification of exercise
and muscle groups, kinesiological principles and ends with judo and weight training. The second
Percy Longhurst --- JU-JUTSU AND JUDO. [Reprint] part starts with preparatory exercises and then supplementary, compound and auxiliary exercises.
Originally published in 1929 and based on the teachings of Barton Wright, who introduced ju-jutsu to England. Over 1000 photographs and 200 conditioning exercises.
This book shows ju-jutsu / judo throws and holds and self defence methods. A classic book of its time. 324 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £18.99
64 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £ 5.95
Patricia Harrington --- JUDO BASICS. PRINCIPLES, RULES, AND RANKINGS.

Gracie Jujutsu
Dave Camarillo and Erich Krauss ---
GUERRILLA JIU JITSU. Revolutionizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu textbook. With over eight hundred coloured step by step photographs with
descriptive captions, throws, grip fighting, transitions from throws to submissions and some flying
attacks are described in detail. Standing throws and ground work are shown.
Based on the Teachings of Kyuzo Mifune The book is bases on a syllabus written by Kyuzo Mifune. Subjects
include:- a brief history of Judo, principles and aims, the dojo, equipment, ranking system,
warm up and cool down exercises, kumikata, Gokyo - no - waza, ukemi, uchikomi, learning how to
become an instructor, the roll of the coach, International Judo Rules.
The book shows many techniques in the form of line drawings.
200 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Kodansha International. Japan / USA. Hardback. £25.00
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Judo History
Michel Brouse and David Matsumoto --- JUDO IN THE U. S. A Century of Dedication.
The history of judo in the United States, the book traces more than 100 years of the history of judo
in America. A good reference guide to early ju jutsu books and an interesting selection of photographs.
160 pages. Illustrated by photographs. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback. £18.00
Makiwara and Heavy Bag
Brian Struchtemeyer --- DOES A BROKEN BOARD EQUAL A BROKEN NOSE?
Training to Achieve the Striking Force Proven to Stop an Attacker
Precisely how hard do you have to hit to stop an attacker? And how do you train to develop that level of force?
In this training guide, Brian Struchtemeyer investigates the nature and practical use of surrogate targets, including
the heavy bag and Okinawan makiwara. He connects a diverse range of topics, including
psychology, early American football and the statistics of random chance, to the simple goal of effective stopping
power in unarmed strikes. These varied topics are synthesized into a set of training drills using surrogate targets that
allow you to measure the force of your blows so you know when you are hitting with
the same level of impact force proven by law enforcement officers to stop a violent opponent in his tracks
Brian Struchtemeyer is a student of Matsubayshi-ryu Shorin-ryu.
170 pages. Illustrated by photographs, charts and drawings. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £16.99
Sandow Lewis Library
Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Billy Sandow --- [Sandow Lewis Library] Reprints
Wrestler Ed “Strangler” Lewis and his and his manager and promoter, Billy Sandow, were founding
fathers of professional wrestling. The two men helped transform wrestling from local matches to
travelling circus tours, with celebrity wrestlers and packed arenas filled with screaming fans.
Feared inside the ring for his crippling submission holds, Lewis was respected outside the ring
for his extensive knowledge of wrestling. In 1926, Lewis and Sandow compiled their knowledge
of physical conditioning, fighting, and wrestling into an eight volume collection, called the
Sandow Lewis Library. These books became classics and were instrumental in teaching the
science of wrestling and physical fitness to generations of wrestling aficionados.
“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics” is fully illustrated technical manual of Brazilian Jiu-jutsu. Brazilian Jiu-jutsu utilises
techniques of strikes, holds, locks, throws and evasions. Jiu-jitsu utilises physics and science through leverage and
knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu differs from traditional Jiu-jitsu in that it was developed in a different environment and area as a
response to different needs. This caused the development of additional techniques that are more relevant to ground
fighting and some relevant needs for dealing with violence in modern day life. Today, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is famous
for its ground fighting, competitions and competitors, as well as for its tactical thinking and manoeuvres.
152 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Dekel Publishing USA. Softback. £14.99
Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral --- BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Advanced Techniques” is fully illustrated technical manual of Brazilian Jiu-jutsu.
Included are techniques for self defence, passing the guard, sweeps, side attacks, mounted attacks,
rear attacks, guard attacks, mounted escapes and throws. Seven time World Champion Fabio Duca
Gurgel do Amaral began practicing Jiu-Jitsu at the age of thirteen and received his black belt at the
age of nineteen. Along with his master, Romero Jacaré, he is the co-founder of the two time World
Champion Alliance Team with academies around the world.
141 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Dekel Publishing. USA. Softback. £14.99
Kid Peligro and Rodrigo Medeiros --- ESSENTIAL GUARD
The nuances of the guard, the most important position in jiu-jitsu, are covered in this instructional guide
that teaches practitioners how to put up an impenetrable defence to any opponent. Showing how a myriad
of techniques originate in the guard, including sweeps, reversals, and submissions, these drills demonstrate
how small changes in hip position and weight distribution can make the difference between success and
failure in submission combat. Extraordinarily detailed with tips from leading black belts and down-to-earth advice
on what to think about during a match, this guide is instructive reading for even advanced students seeking to refine
their game.
231 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Invisible Cities Press. USA. Softback. £25.99
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock and Richard Hanner --- THE LIONS DEN.
The Life and Submission Fighting System of Ken Shamrock.
211 pages Illustrated by photographs. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £ 9.50

Ken Shamrock with Erich Krauss ---

BEYOND THE LION'S DEN. The Life, The Fights, The Techniques
The book highlights the fighting life of Ken Shamrock. Popular professional wrestler in the WWE
and the second most popular combatant in UFC history. It covers Ken Shamrock's beginnings in
amateur wrestling, his bouts in the WWE, to his most recent return to the Ultimate Fighting
Championship. It exposes the victories, injuries and personal struggles behind his successes and failures.
Most of the book is about Ken Shamrocks fighting techniques from stand up, take downs to groundwork
from the shoot fighting style. An excellent instructional manual. Large book. (28 x 21.5)cm.
288 pages. Illustrated by over 500 colour photographs. Softback. Tuttle. Japan £18.99

Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Billy Sandow --- PHYSICAL CONDITIONING. Volumes I – IV

212 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £13.99
Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Billy Sandow --- SELF DEFENCE Volume V
63 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Billy Sandow --- WRESTLING. Volumes VI – VIII
110 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
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Gracie Jujutsu
Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral --- BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU. BASIC TECHNIQUES
Gene LeBell
GENE LEBELL --- THE TOUGHEST MAN ALIVE.
The True and Incredible Story of the Hardest and Toughest Man in the World
Autobiography of Gene LeBell. Boxer, wrestler and martial artist.
224 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. HNL USA. £14.95
£ 8.99
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£12.99 Mixed Martial Arts
Eddie Bravo, Erich Krauss and Glen Cordoza --- MASTERING THE TWISTER.
Jiu Jitsu foe Mixed Martial Arts Competition. [Tenth Planet Jiu Jitsu]
Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo refined and mastered “The Twister”, a neck jarring, spine
submission hold and later he proved the effectiveness of his unorthodox technique in numerous jiu-jitsu
competitions. In “Mastering the Twister”, Bravo unveils the secrets behind his entire twister system,
including twister side control and the truck, a control position. In addition to showing how to move into the twister
submission from nearly every position, he offers numerous routes to claim the mount and take your opponent's
back. The book divulges a complete system where all techniques tie together, making it an invaluable asset for
beginning grapplers, jiu-jitsu black belts, and seasoned mixed martial artists.
More than 2000 step-by-step photographs With a descriptive narrative.
249 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Victory Belt Publishing USA. Softback. £19.99
Eddie Bravo, Erich Krauss and Glen Cordoza --- MASTERING THE RUBBER GUARD.
Jiu Jitsu foe Mixed Martial Arts Competition. [Tenth Planet Jiu Jitsu.]
In “Mastering the Rubber Guard”, Eddie Bravo reveals the techniques and strategy of the Rubber Guard,
the core of Tenth Planet Jiu-Jitsu. Through descriptive narrative and more than twelve hundred colour step
by step photographs, he not only exposes dozens of submissions, escapes and transitions from each of the control
positions that make up the Rubber Guard, but he also teaches you how to move through the web
of control positions like a spider. He demonstrates the elaborate half guard game, the butterfly guard game,
and how to escape back to the guard. Widely regarded as not only the most offensive, but also the most defensive,
guard game in existence, the Rubber Guard will change the way you view and play jiu-jitsu.
An innovative and unusual approach to jiu-jitsu.
272 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Victory Belt Publishing. USA. Softback. £18.99
Submission Fighting
Steven S Iverson --- Submission Fighting Techniques. [2nd Edition]
This is a detailed book about submission fighting and full contact martial arts. All aspects of fighting are covered in
detail to include stand up fighting, takedowns and counters, ground fighting, submissions and escapes, reversals and
counters, and striking from all positions. Over 1500 pictures describe all moves
in detail along with accompanying text. This is a manual that addresses all aspects of Mixed Martial
Arts competition. Stand-Up. Striking. Clinching. Takedowns. Bottom Closed Guard. Top Closed Guard.
The Open Guard. The Half-Guard. The Mount. Side Control. Knee On. All Fours. Rear Mount.
North-South. Submission Fundamentals.
314 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Atlas Books. [Spartan Submissions Inc.] USA. Softback. £21.50
Krabi Krabong
Kruu Pedro Solana Villalobos --- KRABI-KRABONG. Thailand's Art of Weapons Fighting.
In ancient Thailand, warriors fought countless battles for survival, relying on combat techniques that
became, over time, highly efficient and deadly. In the era before guns, wars were fought at close
range with arrows, spears, swords, farming tools, knives and myriad other handheld weapons.
Early in the twentieth century, the old systems were codified and given a common name,
“Krabi-Krabong”, literally "sabre and staff." Krabi-Krabong is a practical fighting art. Based on a
series of principles for movement while fighting, Krabi-Krabong's deceptively simple basic motions
can be learned quickly and adapted for combat use with virtually any weapon, staff, sword, knife,
broomstick, etc. Krabi-Krabong contains an extensive empty hand fighting system called Muay
Thai Boran which is the forerunner of Thai boxing. Kruu Pedro Villalobos gives an introduction to
Krabi-Krabong's history, primary weapons and modern fighting strategies and techniques, plus a
guide to the cultural and spiritual side of this historic martial art.
139 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA Softback. £12.99
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Brazilian Jujutsu
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FIGHTING STRATEGIES.
In this book, you will learn the core techniques for gi, no-gi and no-holds-barred fighting tactical options for each of
the core techniques strategies for working your overall game to maximize your strengths and minimize your
weaknesses how to compare your skills to those of your opponent how to attack, counterattack, defend and outsmart
your opponent from each of the eighteen ground fighting conditions. With photographs and instructions and
interviews with some of the top names in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this book will enable fighters of all skill levels to make
the jump from technician to strategist.
218 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 19.99
Modern Jujutsu
Burton Richardson --- CHOKE 'EM OUT. 65 Chokes to End Any Fight Fast.
Why learn chokes? A martial artist or street fighter who believes that he can survive solely on punches
and kicks may be in for a rude awakening when the fight ends up in a clinch on the concrete, where
knockout power is tougher to generate, or the attacker turns out to be immune to pain. Simply put,
when striking is not working, the choke is one sure fight ender. Burton Richardson’s broad experience
in the martial arts includes Jeet Kune Do, Filipino kali and Kali Ilustrisimo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
The book is filled with hundreds of step by step photographs, Burton Richardson gives the techniques
for ending fights quickly by demonstrating a wide variety of quick and effective chokes.
237 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £19.99
Capoeira
Gerald Taylor --- CAPOEIRA. The Jogo de Angola from Luanda to Cyberspace. Volume 1
Chronicles the events that shaped colonial Brazil and created a fighting art founded on central African
martial traditions. By tracing Capoeira's development into a clandestine means of physical and mental conditioning,
the author illuminates the history behind its movement structure.
540 pages. Illustrated by some drawings and photographs. North Atlantic Books. USA. Softback. £17.99
Nestor Capoeira --- CAPOEIRA. ROOTS OF THE DANCE - FIGHT GAME.
The book explores the history, philosophy and technique of Capoeira. The second volume of a trilogy.
345 pages. Illustrated by drawings with some photographs. North Atlantic. USA. Softback.
Lloyd Howell and F. C. C. Albuquerque --- CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART OF BRAZIL.
£16.99
History and technique of Capoeira, a martial art of Brazil. Styles of Capoeira. Songs.
192 pages. Illustrated by drawings with some photographs. Warriors Dreams. UK. Softback. £12.95
Rumi Maki
Juan Ramon Rodríguez Flores and Alex Bushman Vega ---
RUMI MAKI FIGHTING ARTS. Martial Techniques of the Peruvian Inca.
The history and martial techniques of the Peruvian Inca. A voyage into the world of Peru's indigenous
warrior culture. “Rumi Maki” offers a fascinating look at this exotic martial art as preserved by a
practicing master. The book begins with a look at the history of the sacred Incan fighting arts, dispelling
many of the myths surrounding them. The Incas approach to physical and mental conditioning, philosophy,
spirituality, weaponry and military structure are covered.
135 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Blue Snake. USA. Softback. £13.99
Self Defence For Women
Lavinia Soo - Warr --- SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN.
An easy and effective method of self protection suitable for the non martial artist, using the principles
of Awareness [Surroundings], Psychology [Body language], Avoidance [Instinct] and the Physical
[Self defence]. Simple self defence techniques.
256 pages. Illustrated by a colour photographs. Silverdale. UK. Softback. £ 6.99
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Boxing
R. Michael Onello --- BOXING. ADVANCED TACTICS AND STRATERGIES.
A collection of drills, tips, exercises and strategies for the novice boxer. Ring tactics include hitting
with movement, blocks, slips, feints, draws and punch variations. Offence, defence, punch progression
and shadow sparring drills are includes. Conditioning exercises and ring generalship.
139 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. Turtle Press. USA. £ 9.99
[Aviation Training Division, Office of the Chief Naval Operations, U. S. Navy] --- BOXING
“Boxing” originally published in 1943, was compiled by boxing champions and coaches to teach
World War II cadets to box, take a punch and fight back calmly. It is a classic boxing book and
still remains one of the best presented and informative boxing texts on boxing technique ever written.
286 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. [Reprint.] £ 21.50
Dick Johnson [Illustrated by Teresa Brunton] ---
BARE FIST FIGHTERS OF THE 18TH AND 19TH. CENTURY. 1704 – 1861.
The life and times of legendary characters like Bendigo, Ben Caunt, Jack Broughton, Tom Sayers,
James Figg and Bill Perry, the Tipton Slasher.
165 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Hardback. Book Guild. UK. £ 9.50
Dick Johnson --- THE BARE – KNUCKLERS.The book is of the early, brutal days of bare - knuckle fighting.
Includes sections on Jack Broughton, Dan Medoza, Dan Donnelly, Jem Ward, Tom Molineaux,
Nat Langham as well as a section on Irish born fighters.
202 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Softback. D. Johnson. UK. £ 7.50
BOXING. Complete Illustrated Instructions in the Art of Self Defence. [Reprint]
Reprinted from Spalding’s Athletic Library, this 1929 textbook provides expert instruction in attack
and defence, including lessons as the art of judging distance, protecting the stomach without blocking
and achieving a variety of knockout blows. More than fifty period photographs demonstrate key techniques.
190 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £11.50
Ronald Wharton --- FIGHTING MEN OF THE NORTH
The story of boxing in the North East of England. Starting with Will Curley, George Chrisp and Jack
Palmer fighting in Newcastle and Gateshead. Then leading to the First World War with Spike Robson of
North Shields and Johnny Summers of Middlesbrough. The thirties with Benny Sharkey and Jack Casey.
Hartlepool after 1945 where Jack London and Teddy Gardner Became British champions.
Lately Billy Hardy and Glen McGrory.
160 pages. Illustrated by a photographs. Tempus. UK. Softback. £ 6.99
Terry McGovern, James Corbett, J. Gardner Smith, Gus E. Keeley and Artie R. Keeley ---
HOW TO BOX. [Reprint]
Collected from a series of boxing articles in the New York Evening World, this reprint is four books in one:
"How to Box to Win” by Terry McGovern. A fearless bantam and featherweight champion who was
one of the first boxers to use persistent body blows to set up an opponent for a knockout.
"How to Build Muscle” by James “Gentleman Jim” Corbett. Widely considered of the best
heavyweights of all time, Corbett was the perfect blend of brain, brawn, speed and science, and is
credited with innovating the counter punch, the feint, defensive tactics and fast footwork.
"How to Breathe, Stand, Walk, or Run” by J. Gardner Smith. A medical doctor and early
proponent of using YMCA boxing gyms to develop strong leaders.
"How to Punch the Bag” by G. E. and A. R. Keeley. Self taught “Champion bag punchers of the world”.
How to Box originally appeared in 1899 and was regularly reprinted throughout the next three decades.
The advice it offers on boxing, muscle development, nutrition and fitness and punching reflects the
training practices adhered to by the great boxers of the early twentieth century. How boxing champions
of the past trained to make themselves strong, quick and accurate so they could take on all comers and win.
192 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £11.50
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Samurai
Editors of Time Life Books --- [What Life Was Like Series]
WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE AMONG SAMURAI AND SHOGUNS
The book tells the story of a Empress “Senshi” and her ambition to
determine who would rule Japan, along with other tales of men and
women of medieval Japan. The book focuses on the daily lives of
Emperors and artisans, samurai and poets, and courtesans and monks
in the capitals of Kyoto and Edo, in the countryside, in castle towns and military
fortifications, and action on the battlefield. People like Murasaki Shikibu who
wrote of the romantic lives of the Kyoto courtiers in her Tale
of Genji; the warrior Kusunoki Masashige, who committed seppuku rather than
face capture by enemy troops, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who succeeded in
unifying Japan. Distinctive and colourful scroll paintings bring Japan's people,
places and events to life.
144 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Time Life UK. Hardback.
Including UK post. £10.99
European Martial Arts
R. C. Allanson - Winn and C. Phillipps – Wolley --- BROADSWORD AND SINGLESTICK
With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking Stick, Umbrella,
and Other Weapons of Self Defence. [Reprint.]
Published in England in 1890, this book is an early book to discuss the use of everyday items as
weapons of self defence for, in the words of the authors, “those ‘tight places’ where men care
nothing for rules, but only want to make the most out of that weapon which the chance of the
moment has put into their hands.” The book contains many useful insights into effective training
in armed combat and how such training relates to real world self defence.
122 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £10.50
Jeffrey Hull, Monika Maziarz and Grzegorz Zabinski ---
KNIGHTLY DUELLING. The Fighting Arts of German Chivalry
“Knightly Duelling” is an overview of the fighting arts of German chivalric
duelling, on horse and on foot during the late middle ages and early
Renaissance. Through the words and pictures of original source texts of the
German fight masters of the 14th through 16th centuries, works that poetically
preserved medieval methods of armed and armoured combat. The book
reveals knightly duelling for what it was, mortal combat over some grave
matter with battlefield weaponry and armour. Historical information on
German duelling with swords, lances, daggers, poleaxes, and other weapons.
“Knightly Duelling” shows the reality of man to man combat of the German
Kunst des Fechtens [art of fighting], providing an understanding of
Johannes Liechtenauer’s “Roszfechten” [horse fighting] and “Kampffechten”
[duel fighting]. The book gives Middle High German transcriptions, as well as modern
English
translations, of works from various fight books by Liechtenauer’s, Hanko Dobringer, Peter von
Danzig, Hans Talhoffer, and Andre Lignitzer. The book also presents an illustrated blow by blow account
of a deadly duel from a German Fechtbuch [fight book]. Primary source information regarding training
of noblemen for duels and the training of noble youth in the combat arts and a glossary of historical
German chivalric terms for arms and armour.
241 pages. Illustrated by period artwork. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £15.99
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European Martial Arts
David Lindholm and Peter Svärd ---
SIGMUND RINGECK’S KNIGHTLY ART OF THE LONGSWORD
In the first half of the fifteenth century, fencing master Sigmund Ringeck compiled a book with
comments based on the fencing lessons from Johannes Liechtenauer’s verses first written down in
about 1389. Ringeck’s original handwritten manuscript, which contains no illustrations, is important
due to the detailed instruction on long sword, wrestling, sword and buckler, armoured combat and
mounted combat. Ringeck starts with the basics and then teaches the long sword step by step.
He gives precise instructions in the handling of the sword and how to use it to win a fight.
Author David Lindholm has translated Ringeck’s text and added interpretations and comments.
Illustrator Peter Svärd has created hundreds of instructive drawings capturing the medieval swordsman’s
art. Also included is advice for modern practitioners, such as physical training, evaluation of historical resources
and the importance of test cutting. Finally, swordsmith Peter Johnsson shows how to sharpen
a sword and describes how the shape of the blade dictates its function.
237 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Hardback. £29.99
Alfred Hutton --- OLD SWORD PLAY. Techniques of the great masters.
Unabridged republication of the 1892 edition. A classic study of swordsmanship in the sixteenth,
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Drawing upon the methods used by master swordsmen
over three centuries, Hutton presents tactics of the masters with instructions of the use of the
two hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak.
93 pages. Illustrated by diagrams and woodcuts. Softback. Dover. USA. £ 8.95
David James Knight and Brian Hunt --- POLEARMS OF PAULUS HECTOR MAIR.
Paulus Hector Mair was perhaps the most intriguing figure in the Liechtenauer tradition of German Renaissance
Martial Arts. An enthusiastic practitioner of fencing, wrestling and other martial arts,
he was determined to preserve the knowledge of the combat arts of his time. Mair, in his time, collected
a large library of combat books. Mair wrote the “Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica” [Ultimate Book
of the Art of Athletics], a compendium heavily influenced by the earlier works in his library but surpassing
them in content and depth. Today, only three complete manuscripts of his Opus survive in German
and Austrian collections. In “Polearms of Paulus Hector Mair”, Knight and working from both the German
and Latin versions of Mair’s Opus, present chapters on combat with the pole axe, halberd, spear and
short staff, and lance and long staff, with text in the original German and Latin, along with the English translation.
The illustrations, taken from the Dresden codices and, have been restored to give a clear view
of the techniques. The book belongs in the library of everyone with an interest in Renaissance martial arts.
275 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £24.99
H. G. Lang [An officer of the Indian Police] --- [Reprint]
THE "WALKING STICK" METHOD OF SELF – DEFENCE.
“The Walking Stick Method of Self Defence” by "an officer of the Indian Police" is an example of a
practical martial art text of the early twentieth century. First published in the 1920’s, the book provides
illustrated instruction in stick fighting technique as developed by H. G. Lang, Superintendent of Agency
Police, Kathiawar, India. A range of defensive and offensive skills is discussed and demonstrated, including guards,
strikes, combinations, counterattacks, feints and tricks, double handed techniques and training drills.
112 pages. Illustrated by photographs and prints. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £10.50
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Wrestling
Scott Sonnon --- MASTERING SAMBO FOR MARTIAL ARTS THE FIGHTING SWORD.
The founders of Russian Sambo sifted through all of the world’s martial
arts, including judo and Jiu jitsu, to get the most combat effective techniques
available. Each technique was carefully dissected and considered for its
merits in achieving Sambo's ultimate goal, to stop an armed or unarmed
adversary in the least time possible. Scott Sonnon shows self defence, sport wrestling,
Combat Sambo, and Spetsnaz and then focuses on Sambo's mixed
martial arts applications. He reveals the “saddle” techniques. Step by step
moves include entries, sweeps, passes, counters, and submissions.
Sambo prides itself on fast wrestling, with only sixty seconds of ground fighting
permitted. In mixed martial arts, these locks only work twenty percent of the time and
are not worth sacrificing quality positions. As a result, Sonnon modified
traditional Sambo to become a lower half' positional approach so that fighters could both
strike and defend
against strikes, maintain positional dominance, and easily transition from one submission to the next in a
chess like fashion, as Brazilian Jiu jitsu has become known for in the upper half' game.
165 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Mark S. Hewitt ---
CATCH WRESTLING. A Wild and Wooly Look at the Early Days of Pro Wrestling in America.
Deeply rooted in the Lancashire district of England, catch wrestling made its way to North America in the late
nineteenth century. The anything-goes, no-holds-barred European import merged with the rough-and-tumble
fighting of the American frontier to spawn one of the most lethal fighting arts, North American catch-as-catch-can
wrestling. The book chronicles the exploits of an elite group of wrestlers who could, and often did, really put their
lives and reputations on the line. Tigerman John Pesek, Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Farmer Burns, Frank Gotch, Charles
Olsen and Ad Santel are just a handful of the authentic grapplers in this book who took on all comers in packed
arenas, carnivals, circuses, county fairs, vaudeville theatres and dirt lots all across America. Mark Hewitt, describes
in detail the bone-breaking locks, brutal submission holds, strangleholds and deadly moves that characterized this
sport. Not all the action was on the mat, however, and Hewitt explains how the private side bets by fighters,
managers, promoters and the audience contributed to the degeneration of professional wrestling from sport to
spectacle. The book also contains chapters on mixed matches featuring wrestlers, boxers and jiu-jitsu practitioners;
a superb collection of old photos, posters and ads from wrestling’s glory days; and forewords by old-time catch
wrestler Dick Cardinal and modern no-holds-barred grappler Mark Hatmaker. Find out why catch wrestling, which
is now enjoying a resurgence as a realistic self-defence system, is referred to as “America’s martial art” in this
meticulously researched, colourfully recounted history of the wild-and-wooly early days of professional wrestling.
296 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 12.95
D. H. Luijendjik --- ZOOR KHANE. History and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art of Iran.
Iranian soldiers of the past traditionally honed their famed physical strength and combat techniques by practicing
zoor khane, a comprehensive martial system with training exercises designed to develop the power and agility
needed for fighting with the sword, bow and arrow, club and shield. Though its origins are shrouded in mystery and
legend, zoor khane is perhaps among the oldest extant martial arts in the world. In this book,
D. H. Luijendijk, uses photographs of each technique to transport the reader into a traditional training hall of zoor
khane, revealing the age old knowledge of this revered art. He also examines the vital link between zoor khane and
wrestling, which has always been an important part of the Iranian martial arts.
128 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA.Softback. £ 10.50
Earle Liederman --- SCIENCE OF WRESTLING AND THE ART OF JIU JITSU. [Reprint]
American strength training pioneer Earle Liederman published this book on grappling for competition
and self defence in 1923. It covers catch-as-catch-can wrestling moves including head locks, arm bars,
leg dives, trips, nelsons, grapevines, scissor holds etc. as well as Ju Jutsu self defence methods.
223 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA Softback. £18.95
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Wrestling
Guy Jaouen and Matthew Bennett Nichols --- CELTIC WRESTLING.
THE JACKET STYLES. History of an Old Sport. Techniques of Breton
and Cornish Wrestling. Winners 1928-2006.
The book is divided into three parts:- 1. Historical 2. Technical
3. List of winners of the Celtic wrestling championships for the years 1928-2006.
The historical section is a well researched and highly informative section into
Celtic Jacket Wrestling. The literature cited in this research spans more than five hundred
years of European literary history with photographs and illustrations
from the old texts. Much new information is given. The technical section of the
book treats the two cousin styles, Cornish wrestling and Gouren, as styles with common
roots and this section can be used to learn both styles. The Breton jacket
is used in all of the photographs but the contemporary Cornish jacket could easily have
been substituted. The techniques contained in this book constitute only the
core techniques found in Cornish - Breton wrestling. Lastly, the book records the winners
of the Celtic wrestling championships. The book is highly recommended and will become a classic text.
184 pages. Illustrated by photographs. FILA France. Softback. £12.95
U.S. Naval Institute --- WRESTLING. [Reprint] [Revised]
The U.S. Naval Aviation V-5 Physical Training Manuals were published during World War II to
provide the best standardized instruction in wrestling, boxing, hand to hand combat, physical
conditioning to men training to be combat pilots. “Wrestling” represented the results of years of study,
research and coaching by the best wrestling minds the USA. Champion wrestlers from all levels tested
all the techniques and only those that proved to be feasible and fundamentally sound were included in
this manual. All techniques are described and illustrated in clear, step by step detail.
183 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £18.99
George Hackenschmidt --- COMPLETE SCIENCE OF WRESTLING by [Reprint.]
George Hackenschmidt was one of a group of illustrious “strongmen” who dominated the rough world of
professional wrestling at the turn of the century. Originally published in 1909, the text provides an in-depth
discussion of many of the moves that Hackenschmidt applied so effectively to overpower opponents throughout his
renowned career. Strangleholds, leg holds, arm rolls, nelsons, hammerlocks and many more. Variations on the
techniques, escapes from common problems and photographs illustrating key points make this a complete wrestling
tutorial from one of the sport’s greatest practitioners.
156 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Ned Beaumont --- KILL-AS-CATCH-CAN. Wrestling Skills for Streetfighting.
Sure, you know how to punch and kick, but how well can you fight at shorter range? Can you defend
yourself when the fight turns to grappling? When both you and your opponent are rolling around and
wrestling on the barroom floor, are you confident that you can win the fight? If you doubt your chances
at close quarters, then you are not prepared for the reality of street fighting. That's because, as Ned
Beaumont points out here, in the real world, fights frequently begin with or turn into bouts of wrestling,
and the antagonist with the greater expertise in wrestling is most often the victor. The truly tough
customer is the person who thoroughly conditions himself, diligently studies and practices wrestling
holds and techniques, and then makes full use of them in rough-and-tumble situations.
200 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Breakout Productions. USA. Softback. £11.95
E. Hitchcock and R. F. Nelligan --- WRESTLING. Catch-as-Catch-Can Style
“How to Wrestle” published in 1928 by Spalding’s Athletic Library, documents some of the titleholders
of the day as they teach their secrets. George Hackenschmidt, Tom Jenkins, George Bothner and other
wrestlers demonstrate head locks, strangleholds, nelsons, leg trips, waist holds, grapevines and other fundamental
techniques.
The second book “ Wrestling. Catch-as-Catch-Can”, illustrates catch-as-catch-can wrestling moves.
168 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £11.50
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Wrestling
Mike Chapman --- LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANK GOTCH.
King of the Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestlers. “The Life and Legacy of Frank Gotch”
chronicles Gotch’s rise to the pinnacle of the wrestling world before his death in 1917.
It provides details about his earliest matches, his trip to Alaska to hone his wrestling
skills, his training under Farmer Burns, his contests with the Tom Jenkins and his
two epic bouts against the “Russian Lion”, George Hackenschmidt. Mike Chapman
offers intriguing speculation about how Gotch may have matched up against
some of the other top wrestlers of all time, and he has unearthed fascinating
accounts from wrestling legends, promoters and sports writers, during and after
the Gotch era, who all weigh in on why Gotch was the greatest of them all.
Close to eighty photographs, many of which are being published for the first
time in nearly a century, round out this portrait of one of the most influential figures in the
history
of professional wrestling. 161 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin USA. Softback. £12.99
Frank Gotch --- WRESTLING Reprint
First published soon after Gotch's 1908 world championship defeat of “George
the Russian Lion” Hackenschmidt, the book shows Gotch performing his
wrestling moves in photographs, along with tips on how to make them work
against an opponent. It also contains his thoughts on the science of wrestling,
advice on training, and photographs of Hackenschmidt, Farmer Burns,
George Bothner, Dan McLeod, Fred Beell, Leo Pardello etc.
120 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £10.99
Randy Couture, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza --- WRESTLING FOR FIGHTING. The Natural Way.
Wrestling techniques for mixed martial arts. Includes basic take downs, basic tie ups, controls, sprawling,
Greco Roman wrestling including takedowns, arm drags, body locks head locks and arm throws.
Wrestling for fighting section includes closing the distance, the clinch, cage tactics, ground tactic
and submissions. Clear colour photographs with detailed descriptions.
214 pages. Illustrated by colour photographs. Victory Belt USA. Softback. £19.99
Steven Scott --- CHAMPIONSHIP SAMBO. Submission Holds and Ground Fighting.
Sambo is a Russian style of wrestling that emphasises practical submission holds. Steven Scott teaches the
fundamental holds, breakdowns, arm locks and leg locks of the sport of Sambo. Techniques for breaking
down an opponent from a stable to an unstable position so to can apply a hold or submission technique.
The most practical holds for controlling an opponent and setting up an arm lock or leg lock to finish him off.
Twenty two arm locks. Ten ankle and knee locks that have a high rate of success in finishing a match.
159 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Turtle Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Archie Potts ---
HEADLOCKS AND HANDBAGS. WRESTLING AT NEW ST. JAMES’S HALL.
Headlocks and Handbags is an account of wrestling at New St. James's Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Hall was
a purpose built boxing stadium opened in May 1930. However in the Spring of 1931 the Hall was also used to stage
all-in wrestling bouts and these promotions continued until January 1968 when St. James was converted into a
bingo hall. Many of wrestling’s most colourful figures appeared at the Hall. In the 1930’s
and 40’s there were skilful wrestlers such as Dave Armstrong and Vic Hesselle, alongside the villainous
Jack Pye and the mysterious Blue Mask, followed in the 1950’s by the television personalities Jackie Pallo, Mick
McManus, Steve Logan and Kendo Nagasaki. World wrestling champions Jack Sherry, Lou Thesz
and Primo Carnera fought at the Hall in their time. Local historian Archie Potts tells the story of wrestling at the
stadium in Gallowgate, and recalls the wrestlers who provided many evenings of colour and excitement.
80 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Back Cat Publications. UK Softback. £ 4.50
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Iai - do
Masayuki Shimabukuro and Leonard J. Pellman --- FLASHING STEEL.
Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship.
[Second Edition. Completely Revised. Updated and Expanded.]
Flashing Steel describes with words and step by step photographs forty two iai kata of Eishin Ryu Iai.
The photographs are far more detailed than in the first edition.
This edition is very well presented for easy understanding. Good clear photographs.
338 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Blue Snake. USA. Softback. £16.99
Kenjutsu
Fredrick J. Lovret --- THE WAY AND THE POWER. Secrets of Japanese Strategy
The philosophy of Japanese Martial Arts. Explains the meaning of Japanese terms such as In-Yo,
Michi, Ki, Kime, Kiai, Aiki, Kokoro, Maai, Hyoshi. Sudori, Chuchin Minari, Sente, Kawari,
Kage, Osea, Sutemi, Keikaku, Ojite etc.
These concepts not only apply to Ken Jutsu but to other Japanese martial arts as well.
314 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press USA. Softback. £12.99
Masaaki Hatsumi --- JAPANESE SWORD FIGHTING. Secrets of the Samurai.
Ancient Japanese sword fighting. The book covers a variety of classical techniques including Ninja kempo, Yagyu
Shinkage-ryu and two sword techniques. Japanese sword techniques wearing armour are shown.
240 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha. Japan. Hardback. £19.99
Japanese Sword
Tom Kishida [Translated by Kenji Mishina] --- THE YASUKUNI SWORD.
Rare Weapons of Japan 1933 - 1945 A study of the Yasukuni sword smiths.
The swords that were manufactured in the grounds of the Yasukuni Shrine between 1933 and 1945.
157 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. Kodansha. Japan. £24.99
Tamio Tsuchiko --- THE NEW GENERATION OF JAPANESE SWORDSMITHS.
The lives and works of twenty Japanese swordsmiths. Tamio Tsuchiko spent time interviewing the
swordsmiths on sword forging techniques, their methods and aims.
256 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Hardback. Kodansha. Japan. £35.00
Samurai Armour
Jacqui Carey --- SAMURAI UNDRESSED. The book attempts to reveal some of the hidden depths
of Samurai armour and its unique relationship with Kumihimo, the art of Japanese Braidmaking.
Well illustrated by photographs, some in colour and drawings of Samurai armour and its parts.
80 pages colour and black and white photographs with drawings. Carey. UK. Softback. £ 7.50
Stick Fighting
Masaaki Hatsumi --- ADVANCED STICKFIGHTING.
Bo jutsu and Jo jutsu techniques. History of the bo.
208 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Kodansha. Japan. Hardback. £19.99
Kata
Lawrence A. Kane and Kris Wilder --- THE WAY OF KATA.
A Comprehensive Guide to Deciphering Martial Applications.
Only refers to the kata of Karate. No particular kata is taught. Refers to strategy, tactics, principles,
rules, physics, psychology and examples of these ideas. The hidden meanings in the kata.
How to analyse kata and to understand the techniques.
280 pages. Illustrated by photographs. YMAA USA Softback.
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Kendo
Darrell Max Craig --- THE WAY OF KENDO AND KENJITSU. SOUL OF THE SAMURAI.
Kendo textbook. Equipment and its care. Kendo techniques. The Samurai and his swords.
Kendo no Kata - The last three Kodachi [short sword] forms. Sword collecting and nomenclature.
266 pages. Illustrated by a drawing with some photographs. YMAA USA Softback. £19.99
Darrel Max Craig --- THE HEART OF KENDO. A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION
TO THE PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE OF THE ART OF THE SWORD.
A textbook on Kendo containing history and the techniques of Kendo.
Use of equipment, Keiko and Kendo kata is included.
238 pages. Illustrated by drawings with a few photographs. Shambhala USA / UK Hardback.
John J. Donohue --- COMPLETE KENDO.
"Complete Kendo" is an introduction the principles, techniques and philosophy of Kendo, Japanese
sword fencing. John J. Donohue is an anthropologist specialising in the study of Japanese culture.
177 pages. Illustrated by line drawings and a few photographs. Tuttle Japan Softback.
Hiroshi Ozawa --- KENDO. THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE.
This book is a technical book on kendo. Basic and advanced techniques are described with step by
step line drawings. Nihon Kendo Kata is presented together with a chapter on Keiko (Practice).
Competition and Judging is considered. A comprehensive guide to Kendo.
173 pages. Line drawings. Kodansha Japan / USA Hardback.
Minoru Kiyota --- THE SHAMBALA GUIDE TO KENDO.
An Essential Introduction to the Principles and Practice of the Japanese Art of Swordsmanship
An introduction to the history and philosophy of Kendo. Only a little information is give on the
technique of Kendo. The book was previously published by Kegan Paul Limited.
160 pages. Shambhala USA. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. £12.99
Iai - do
Nicklaus Suino ---
STRATEGY IN JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP
Topics include :-
■ The nature of strategy.
■ Sword Handling. Ken jutsu techniques.
■ The importance of vision and state of mind.
■ Timing and distancing.
■Reading an opponent’s intention.
167 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Weatherhill USA / UK Softback.
William de Lange with Akita Moriji --- IAIDO. The History, Teachings and Practice of Japanese
Swordmanship Akita Moriji Sensei Iai techniques of Shikage-ryu Iai with strip photographs.
An insight into the history of Iaido.
158 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Softback. £16.99
Nicklaus Suino --- THE ART OF JAPANESE SWORDMANSHIP. A Manual of Eishin Ryu Iaido.
Eishin ryu iaido forms. Each exercise is illustrated with step by step drawings to provide general skill development
for using the Japanese sword.
252 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Weatherhill. USA / Japan. Softback.
Darrel Craig --- IAI. THE ART OF DRAWING THE SWORD.
An introduction the principles and techniques of Iai -do, the art of drawing the Japanese sword.
Also contained is information on the Japanese sword, sword care and the story of the Forty Seven Ronin.
257 pages. Illustrated by drawings and a few photographs. Tuttle. Japan. Softback. £12.99
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Self Defence
£18.99 Hei Long --- MASTER’S GUIDE TO BASIC SELF DEFENSE
Progressive Retraining of the Reflexive Response.
Self defence punching and kicking. Conditioning the reflexes to respond to an attack.
117 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
Janet Rodgers --- SAFE AT ALL TIMES.
£11.99
How to Protect Yourself and your Family at Home, At Work and While Travelling
Chapters:- Stay aware, stay safe. Situation safety. Self defence techniques. Personal attacks.
Child and teenage safety. Older people safety. Resources. Simple self defence techniques.
Practical advice and tips to avoid and walking away from street attacks.
Coping with floods, fire extreme weather and terrorist attacks.
178 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Carroll and Brown UK. Softback. £ 5.99
Steven Collins --- THINK ACT STAY SAFE.
£30.00 Be Your Own Guardian Angel with the R. E. A. C. T. Approach to Self Defence.
Self defence techniques following the R. E. A. C. T. sequence.
Recognise. Evaluate. Alternatives. Concentrate. Terminate.
160 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Harper Collins. UK. Softback. £ 5.99
£13.95 Ned Beaumont --- CHAMPIONSHIP STREET FIGHTING. Boxing as a Martial Art.
Boxing techniques used for street fighting. Dirty tricks of boxing.
With techniques used by Dempsey, Frazer, Sullivan, Ali, Patterson.
192 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Khalegh Quinn --- KHALEGHL QUINN'S ART OF SELF DEFENCE
£18.99
Khalegh Quinn examines self defence in its entirety, considering both the physical and psychological
aspects of self preservation. Physical techniques developed from a range of martial arts are combined
with an examination of what motivates an attacker and how this can be turned to advantage.
Learning to judge and predict danger forms an essential part of the book.
155 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Thorsons UK. Softback. £ 7.50
Ned Beaumont --- THE SAVAGE SCIENCE OF STREET FIGHTING.
Applying the Lessons of Championship Boxing to Serious Street Survival.
Boxing techniques used for street fighting. Sequel to “Championship Street Fighting”.
With techniques used by Dempsey, Jeffries, Frazer, Tunney, Marciano, Ali, and Walcott.
248 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Softback. Paladin Press. USA.
£14.99
Scot Shaw --- THE TAO OF SELF DEFENCE.
A self defence instruction book based on Hapkido.
212 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Samuel Weiser. USA. Softback.
£ 9.99
£18.99
Krav Maga
Imi Sde-Or [Lichtenfeld] [ Founder of Krav Maga ] and Eyal Yanilov [Chief Instructor ] ---
KRAV MAGA. HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST ARMED ASSAULT.
The Original Israeli System of Self Defence and Practical Fighting Skills
Krav Maga is a self defence and hand to hand combat system. Developed for the Israel Defence Force,
Krav Maga has been adapted to meet civilian needs. The book focuses on dealing with an armed
attack with a sharp edged weapon, a blunt object, or a firearm. Other topics are also included.
240 pages. Over 500 photographs. Frog USA / Dekel Israel. Softback. £14.99
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Self Defence
Phil Giles --- STREET TOUGH. Hard Core, Anything Goes, Street Fighting Fundamentals.
In this book, Phil Giles provides instruction in how to prevail in a street or bar fight, from the combat
mind-set to the first stand-up blows to when the fight gets down and dirty on the ground. This is serious
self defence training, including the best ways to close with an opponent to smother his attack, how to
slam someone up against a wall and really go to work on him Ground fighting tactics that work.
A series of training drills performed at full power and full speed sets “Street Tough” apart from other self defence
programmes.
162 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £19.99
Kevin O'Hagan --- IN YOUR FACE. CLOSE QUARTER FIGHTING
The book helps you to understand how violence starts, the situations you can find yourself in and how
to give yourself a fighting chance using realistic close quarter combat methods that work.
Close up self defence techniques.
145 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. New Breed Publishing UK. Softback. £12.99
Kevin O'Hagan --- GRAPPLING WITH REALITY. SURVIVAL ON THE GROUND
A book about self defence grappling. The major differences between contest sport grappling and street
grappling. The street fighters strategy and how to defeat it. Counters to grappling's most common holds.
Drills, conditioning and techniques to become a better grappler. 162 pages plus adverts.
Illustrated by photographs and drawings. New Breed Publishing UK. Softback. £12.99
Kevin O'Hagan --- IN THE FACE OF VIOLENCE
Understanding and Combating the Human Predator
Deal with the none verbal and psychological aspects of self defence. Awareness in self protection
situations. Examples of practical self defence techniques are shown. Many aspects of self protection observations not
available in other books are offered. Tactics to predict, avoid , de-escalate and
escape. Companion book to “ Bad to the Bone”.
352 pages. New Breed UK. Softback. £12.99
Kevin O'Hagan --- BAD TO THE BONE.
Exploring the Many Facets of Aggression and Violent Behaviour
Not a technique book, but a book dealing with the psyche, exploring violence, conditioning the mind
to think about self protection as more than just a physical response. The book deals with the psychology
of confrontation. How to avoid aggressive confrontation and the different forms of aggression.
166 pages. New Breed UK. Softback. £12.99
Martina Sprague---
THE SCIENCE OF TAKEDOWNS, THROWS AND GRAPPLING FOR SELF DEFENCE
A scientific analysis of the laws of physics applied to grappling techniques. Topics include positioning,
timing, leverage, momentum, point of balance, leg, body, arm and neck takedowns, trap and throw,
stick leverage, throws knife defence, all with scientific analysis
283 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Turtle Press USA Softback. £16.50
Lawrence A. Kane --- SURVIVING ARMED ASSAULTS.
A Martial Artist’s Guide to Weapons, Street Violence and Countervailing Force.
This book teaches survival skills that can keep you safe on the street. A multitude of real life scenarios
and case studies analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this crucial knowledge.
Contents include: Awareness. Avoidance. De-escalation. Countervailing force. Armed conflict.
Survival skills. Managing the aftermath of violence. Weapon features and functions.
330 pages. Illustrated by photographs. YMAA Publication Centre. USA. Softback. £18.99
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Self defence using parts of the body as weapons and makeshift weapons that come to hand.
80 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 9.99
N. Mashiro --- BLACK MEDICINE. LOW BLOWS. Volume Three.
Self defence techniques and escapes from differing attacks. Fist fighting, escapes from chokes and
headlocks, unarmed defence against knives and clubs.
119 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press.USA. Softback. £ 9.99
N. Mashiro --- BLACK MEDICINE. EQUALIZERS. Volume Four.
Self defence using weapons to hand. Pens, small sticks, telephones, clubs etc.
Also chains, shields, knives, spears, spray weapons and electric shock weapons.
91 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 9.99
Hei Long
Hei Long --- GUGE GONGJI. Seven Primary Targets to Take Anyone Out of a Fight.
Self defence attacking the vital points of the body.
182 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £11.99
Hei Long --- IRON HAND OF THE DRAGONS TOUCH. Secret of Breaking Power.
Breaking techniques with the hands and feet explained.
104 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 9.99
Hei Long --- IRON HAND OF THE DRAGON’S TOUCH. Secrets of Breaking Power.
Breaking techniques for the hands and feet. Angles and concentration point.
104 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Citadel Press. USA. Softback. £ 3.99
Hei Long --- DANGER ZONES. Defending Yourself Against Surprise Attack.
Surviving a street attack. Taking control of the danger ones. Self defence from sudden attack.
121 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 9.99
Hei Long --- DA ZHIMINGDE. Striking Deadly Blows to Vital Organs.
Vital point striking techniques. Direction of force to attack the vital point.
195 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £12.99
Hei Long --- DA QIANG JI. Power Striking.
Mechanics of hand strikes and kicks. Striking and kicking techniques.
163 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback. £ 9.99
Kalarippayat
D.H. Luijendjik --- KALARIPPAYAT. India’s Ancient Martial Art
Although most of India’s martial arts have been lost over time, the south-western
state of Kerala maintains a rich martial tradition in the ancient art of kalarippayat,
a complete system that incorporates empty hand fighting, weapon raft and a method
of massage and healing. Kalarippayat thrived for centuries until the British colonial government
banned it in 1804 in response to a series of revolts. After that, it was
practiced in secret, passed down mostly within certain families, until nationalists
began promoting it as an expression of Keralan culture early in the twentieth century.
107 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Paladin USA. Softback. £12.99
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Bujutsu
Roald Knutsen --- REDISCOVERING BUDO FROM A SWORDSMAN'S PERSPECTIVE.
"Rediscovering Budo" is a serious book for Budo practitioners and the interested observer.
The book offers a return to first principles and substance rather than style. Historical, traditional,
symbolic, spiritual and emotional aspects and influences of Budo are discussed.

Black Medicine
N. Mashiro --- BLACK MEDICINE. THE DARK ART OF DEATH. Volume One.
A study of the vital points of the body for self .
92 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Paladin Press. USA. Softback.
N. Mashiro --- BLACK MEDICINE. WEAPONS AT HAND. Volume Two.
Chapters on the Kashima tradition, book or dojo learning, historical perspectives,
attitude towards Budo, respect and discipline, kata, the deeper influences on the Budo tradition,
Gods and Yamabushi, Tengu and Mikkyo.
276 pages. Illustrated by drawings and photographs. Global Oriental. UK. Hardback. £35.00
£10.99
Diane Skoss [Editor] --- KORYU BUJUTSU CLASSICAL WARRIOR TRADITIONS OF JAPAN.
The book consists of a collection of essays on Koryu Bujutsu. Contents: -
Introduction: Keiko Shokan by Diane Skoss. The Koryu Bujutsu Experience by Hunter B. Armstrong.
The Meaning of Martial Arts Training: A Conversation with Sawada Hanae by Meik Skoss
Field Guide to Classical Japanese Martial Arts by Diane Skoss
Marishiten: Buddhist Influences on Combative Behaviour by David A. Hall
Tenjin Shinyo-ryu Jujutsu by Meik Skoss Koryu Meets the West by Ellis Amdur
Kato Takashi: Reflections of the Tatsumi - ryu Headmaster Interview by Liam Keeley
192 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Koryu Books USA. Softback. £12.95
Diane Skoss [Editor] --- SWORD AND SPIRIT. CLASSICAL WARRIOR TRADITIONS OF JAPAN.
Volume 2 Introduction: by Dave Lowry. The book consists of eight essay on the Japanese classical martial arts.
Contents:- Neglected Treasure: Koro Gunkan Negishi Ryu Shuriken Jutsu: Interview with Saito Satoshi
Kyujukyu Kakun: 99 Precepts of the Takeda Family by Takeda Nobushige
Field Guide to Classical Japanese Martial Arts by Meik and Diane Skoss
The Tojutsu of the Tatsumi Ryu by Liam Keeley Uchidachi and Shidachi by Nishoka Tsuneo
Kabala in Motion: Kata in the Traditional Bugei by Karl Friday
192 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Koryu Books USA. Softback. £12.95
Diane Skoss [ Editor ] --- KEIKO SHOKON. CLASSICAL WARRIOR TRADITIONS OF JAPAN. Volume
3 The book consists of nine essays on the Japanese classical martial arts.
Essays by Karl Friday, David Lowry, Liam Keeley, Ron Beaubien, Meik and Diane Skoss,
William Bodiford, Ellis Amdur, George Bristol.
208 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Koryu Books USA. Softback. £14.95
Donn F. Draeger --- CLASSICAL BUJUTSU. The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan: Volume 1
Evolved amid the warfare of medieval Japan, bujitsu, or "martial arts," provided the warrior with the
technical and psychological training that prepared him to use his weapons in actual combat.
Classical Bujutsu emphasises the practical nature of these martial arts. Sixteen major forms of bujutsu
are described, employing a variety of weapons and techniques.
112 pages. Illustrated by photographs and line drawings. Weatherhill USA. Softback. £12.99
Donn F. Draeger --- MODERN BUJUTSU AND BUDO. The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan: Volume 3
Modern bujutsu is defined. Pragmatic forms of self defence, both armed and unarmed.
The story of modern budo of adaptation and perversion from the classical ideals.
Myths about modern budo are exposed. The difference between modern and classical budo is explained.
191 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Weatherhill USA. Softback. £12.99
Susan Lynn Peterson --- LEGENDS OF THE MARTIAL ARTS MASTERS.
Stories of the martial arts. From Tsukahara Bokuden to Mas. Oyama, fables that have been told.
120 pages. Illustrated by drawings. Tuttle. USA / Japan. Softback. £ 5.99
■ Written by Ōtake Risuke Shihan, who has been for the last four and a half decades the tradition's only master
teacher
■ 859 all new photographs and 34 illustrations
■ Rewritten, expanded, reorganized and completely retranslated one volume edition based on the
three volume, “The Deity and the Sword”. ■ Complete text in both Japanese and English
336 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Koryu Books USA. Hardback. [Including UK postage] £39.99
Kyudo
Dan DeProspero and Jackie DeProspero ---
ILLUMINATED SPIRIT. Conversations with a Kyudo Master.
[New Edition with new material]
There is more to learning a Japanese martial art than movement and
combat strategy. Many of the most important lessons a teacher has to
offer are casual conversations, often outside the dojo. “Illuminated Spirit”
presents the everyday wisdom of Onuma Hideharu, fifteenth head master
of the Heki Ryu Sekka-ha tradition of Japanese archery. The wealth of
Onuma Hideharu lessons has been so profound that they have been
inspired to share them with the rest of us in this little book of conversations,
“Illuminated Spirit”. Chapters range from "Inspiration," through "Everyday
Life," "On Being Human," and "Work and Responsibility" to the "Mystery
of Kyudo". [Including UK postage]
130 pages. Illustrated by photographs. Koryu Books. USA. Softback.
£ 9.99
Japanese Spears
Roald Knutsen and Patricia Knutsen ---
JAPANESE SPEARS. Polearms and Their Use in Old Japan.
A historical survey of Naginata and Yari from earliest times to the close of the Edo period.
The book focuses on a number of actual kata forms from the Bujutsu traditions during the
Sengoku-jidai, the Age of War in fifteenth and sixteenth century Japan.
131 pages. Illustrated by photographs and drawings. Global Oriental. UK. Hardback. £35.00
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Inazo Nitobe --- Bushido. The Soul of Japan.

A reprint of Inazo Nitobe's concept of Bushido.
137 pages. All text. Tuttle USA. Softback. £ 8.99
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Bujutsu
Risuke Ōtake --- KATORI SHINTO-RYU : WARRIOR TRADITION.
[“The Deity and the Sword” rewritten, expanded, reorganized,
new photographs, and retranslated into a one volume edition.]
Few of Japan's ancient warrior traditions have survived the five and a half
centuries since their heyday. Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu is the oldest
extant classical Japanese martial art and one of the few
that has maintained a comprehensive technical curriculum as well as studies
in military strategy.
This book, by the tradition's only master teacher, is a detailed illustrated
introduction to the sword
techniques, strategy, and esoteric studies of the Katori Shinto-ryu, Japan's
most famous sword school.
■ Comprehensive introduction to Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu.
■ Only book currently in print authorized by Katori Shinto-ryu headmaster
Iizasa Yasusada
■ Covers both the physical and esoteric aspects of training in this nearly 600
year old tradition