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An impressively sourced book examing mankind's relationship with the fighting arts.

Qigong is one of the fastest growing adjuncts to Western health care. This book is for people wanting to know what works and how to use it.

Secrets of the Tai Chi Masters Revealed!Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But it was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready. That is, until now. Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style contains secrets kept hidden in the Yang family for generations and only revealed to the public in the last two decades.The majority of the secrets found in this book were written directly by Yang, Ban-Hou, second generation lineage of the Yang family, a master well known for his deep understanding of theory and for the manifestation of martial power (Jin). Now you can reap the benefits of this wisdom and practical experience to deepen and refine your own Tai Chi. Discover ways to reach the essence of your Form and take your Push Hands to higher levels. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds.Immerse yourself in the secrets of the Yang Style, the world's most popular style. You'll find Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style an invaluable resource for understanding your art.Can be used with any style of tai chi chuan.Sound, practical advice for any martial art.Includes commentaries, translation, and original chinese.Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.

Provides both theory and practical technique and is ideal for professional therapists, martial artists or anyone with an active lifestyle.

A comprehensive introduction to using Tai Chi for stress relief. It uses restorative poses from yoga, and purifying movements and meditations from qigong, followed by the tai chi stances, drills, and a short Sunset Tai Cgi form that can be practiced sitting or standing. It teaches you to calm down and recuperate from the stress of the day.

Dirty Ground was written to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training. The gap is the tricky space or dirty ground that lives between sport and combat techniques; that is when you need to control a person without severely injuring him (or her). Sport techniques won't be enough; combat techniques will land you in prison.

Taekwondo is a journey. Its ultimate destination is the achievement of physical and spiritual enrichment through the disciplined practice. This book addresses the physical and intellectual elements of Taekwondo, and emphasizes ethical principles, integrity, perseverance and the indomitable spirit.

Dr Xenon Pearl, celebrated neurosurgeon and secret vigilante, has kept his avenging sword sheathed and his dark secret hidden. When a multi-car accident occurs, he finds himself with a scalpel in hand once more.

Events spawned by hatreds old and new and personal ties of honor once again reach into the lives of martial arts scholar Connor Burke and the master Warrior Yamashita, snaring them in a struggle of international proportions which ultimately threatens the lives of both master and pupil, setting them upon a path in search of the most deadly of foes.

A COMPLETE TRAINING GUIDE FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCEDPacked with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts.•Translation of Ancient Baguazhang Documents•Baguazhang Turning and Spinning Qigong•Basic Training Hands, Feet, Posture, Stepping•Basic Training Two Person Routines•Body Conditioning with Weights and Poles•Body Conditioning Two Person Routines•Eight Palms Sequence and Martial Applications•Eight Palms Sequence Two-Person Fighting Set•Swimming Body Sequence and Martial Applications•Bagua Deer Hook Sword Sequence and Martial ApplicationsIndisputably the most comprehensive book on Baguazhang in the English language.

Dr Xenon Pearl cuts brains for a living, and he's as good as it gets. He is a dutiful son to his widower father and a doting grandchild to a grandfather who was once a rabbi. Everything is on-track for this medical golden boy. The other side of this brilliant doctor facade is a side that Xenon (aka Zee) hides even from his father.

Whether your training is for self-defense, forms competition, or for preparation for Olympic Games, this title provides beginner/intermediate to advance level training to assist you on your journey in Taekwondo.

readers will learn 15 general principles for uncovering the self-defense applications from their kata.

This book is a comprehensive yet easy to follow guide to healing the whole body with a simple head massage sequence. These massage techniques have profound anti-aging and cosmetic effects that were once the guarded secrets of the Imperial Palaces of China.

With training skills on rooting, stepping and TaiChi's mechanical nuances, you'll also learn how to slow your life down be free and develop a modality for life long happiness.

This book bridges the gap between modern Kendo as a sport and the old Kendo of the Samurai.

This profound work is guaranteed to raise the bar and demand debate on this ancient art. In-depth discussions on the theory of regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi and spirit will offer experienced and novice Taiji practitioners a treasure chest of knowledge and debate.

Designed to present Tai Chi as a tool for personal development and as a metaphor for living life in the clearest and most deliberate manner.

In 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan, thirty-year practitioner Michael Gilman discusses important elements of Tai Chi practice: breathing, body mechanics, Chi, and more.

Undoubtedly the most popular martial arts system in the world. Follow a pioneer of Taekwondo who helped to establish the art in America when nobody knew what it was.

When Karate or Ti was first developed in Okinawa it was about using technique and extraordinary power to end a fight instantly. These old ways of generating remarkable power are still accessible, but they are purposefully hidden in Sanchin Kata for the truly dedicated to find. This book reveals the very foundation of the kata.

This book explains how the use of Kata and prearranged training rituals evolved. It examines the relationship and similarities between Kata, dance and poetry.

Although millions of people around the world practice this fascinating art, very few know the real story behind it.

A typhoon brings the renowned karate master Chojun Miyagi into the life of young Kenichi Ota, who must prove himself before he can enter the master's inner circle. As once-peaceful Okinawa prepares for war, master and student venture to China in search of the deepest meaning of karate. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the tides of war turn against Japan and an American invasion fleet approaches Okinawa. Kenichi is conscripted as a runner for the Japanese general staff and finds himself in the epicenter of the Battle of Okinawa. In the aftermath, he must fight again to rebuild the shattered hopes of his people and to preserve his master's art of karate.

Master the Way of the Sword!Discover the King of Short Weapons - the Lord of One Hundred Arms!Improve your balance, strength, focus, and martial skills with this elegant and effective Chinese weapon, from America's most respected author and teacher of Shaolin Kung Fu. Mastering the Art of the Northern Shaolin Sword requires extensive physical training, which will result in a strong, finely-tuned body and mind. And as self-defense, Shaolin Sword is indispensable, improving your perception, timing, and reactions, allowing for the quickest and most appropriate response to any given situation.Sword training is one of the highest accomplishments in Chinese martial arts. Northern Shaolin Sword is a complete book for martial artists seeking to refine their skill and spirit.In-Depth History, Fundamentals and Forms.Two-Person Routines, Applications and Fighting Strategies.Three Complete Sword Sequences, including the Rarely Seen or Taught Matching Set.Easy-to-Follow Step-by-Step Photos with Detailed Instruction.

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation and excellent health, to prevent injuries and illnesses, and to improve martial skills. Tai Chi has steadily become a popular form of mind/body exercise. This book introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi Chuan from a modern perspective.

This book stands alone as an introduction to the context of self-defense. There are seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching 'complete.' Training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable:Legal and ethical implications. To learn self-defense, you must learn force law. The consequence is prison. Side by side with the legal rules, everyone must explore his or her own ethical limitations. Most people don't really know where this ethical line lies within them. Violence dynamics. Self-defense must teach how attacks happen. You must be able to recognize an attack before it happens and know what kind you are facing. Avoidance. You need to learn and practice not-fighting. Learning includes escape and evasion, verbal de-escalation, and also pure not-be-there avoidance. Counter-ambush. If you didn't see the precursors or couldn't successfully avoid the encounter, you will need a handful of actions, trained to reflex level, to deal with a sudden violent attack. Breaking the freeze. Freezing is almost universal in a sudden attack. You must learn to recognize a freeze and break out of one. The fight itself. Most martial arts and self-defense instructors concentrate their time on the fight. It just needs to be in line with how violence really happens in the world. The aftermath. There are potential legal, psychological, and medical effects of engaging in violence no matter how justified. Advanced preparation is critical.

This book explores Shaolin Chin Na by presenting 150 techniques with detailed instructions for teaching yourself.

Use too much force and you are going to jail. Use too little force and you're in for a world of hurt. Conflict and violence cover a broad range of behaviors, from intimidation to murder, and they require an equally broad range of responses. A kind word will not resolve all situations, nor will wristlocks, punches or even a gun. In Scaling Force the authors introduce you to the full range of options, from skillfully doing nothing to applying deadly force. They realistically guide you through understanding the limits of each type of force, when specific levels may be appropriate, the circumstances under which you may have to apply them, and the potential cost, legally and personally, of your decision. Level 1 ¿ Presence. Staving off violence using body language alone. Level 2 ¿ Voice. Verbally de-escalating conflict before physical methods become necessary. Level 3 ¿ Touch. Defusing an impending threat or gaining compliance via touch. Level 4 ¿ Empty-Hand Restraint. Controlling a threat through pain or forcing compliance through leverage. Level 5 ¿ Less-Lethal Force. Incapacitating a threat while minimizing the likelihood of fatality or permanent injury. Level 6 ¿ Lethal Force. Stopping a threat with techniques or implements likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm. It is vital to enter this scale at the right level, and to articulate why what you did was appropriate. If you do not know how to succeed at all six levels there are situations in which you will have no appropriate options. More often than not, that will end badly.

In the course of a single week, everything Sam Reeves believed in, everything he knew, everyone he trusted, all would be put on the line. For a family he never knew he had. Detective Sam Reeves, a 34-year-old martial arts instructor, has a solid fifteen-year record as a good police officer with the Portland Police Department. For the first time, Sam is forced to take a life in the line of duty and despite the findings of "good shoot" he struggles to recuperate psychologically from the killing. Facing up to his fears Sam returns to work and then within days is forced to fire his weapon again- killing two more people. With his spirit almost broken, Sam meets a stranger...a man who claims to be his father. "Impossible", Sam reasons-his father died in a North Vietnamese prison camp...a long time ago. This odd man, named Samuel, is as convincing as he is quirky and is revealed to be a phenomenal martial artist, the likes of which Detective Sam Reeves has never encountered. This 'Samuel' comes out of nowhere, equipped with a family in Vietnam and a daughter named Mai who is about to graduate from Portland State University. With a series of interlocked events of violence: a revenge-seeking uncle, the destruction of his martial arts school, his new father's connection to some lethal Vietnamese outlaws, Sam's life spirals into a dreadful new direction. This high-octane martial arts thriller will have you gripped from the start. You'll never complain about a hard week again.