Book & slipcase. Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do -- the art Lee invented -- and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists. This limited edition features a slipcase and each copy is personally signed by Linda Lee Cadwell and Shannon Lee. Includes a signed, numbered certificate. Only 500 copies available.
This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.
Mixed martial arts hasn t been dubbed the world 's fastest growing sport for nothing. It 's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck Liddell to trade in his sparring gloves for dance shoes on "Dancing with the Stars"? A combo of grappling, punching, kneeing, and kicking, this sport looks like it will be grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, for some time to come."Mixed Martial Arts Most Wanted " steps into the cage and brings you round after round of fighting deeds and details worthy of a sport known for bloody battles and ingenious tactics. Authors Adam T. Heath and David L. Hudson Jr. have knocked out sixty top-ten lists detailing the low blows, grappling greats, human anomalies, and fighting females that make up the compelling world of mixed martial arts.There 's no need to be an insider Heath and Hudson bring you all of the sport 's best bouts, dirtiest moves, and brainscrambling kayos in a book that will keep MMA enthusiasts reeling for months.
A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!
Learn about types of martial arts, cool moves and fascinating techniques in the My Best Book of Martial Arts picture book!Hi-yah! Jump into the exciting world of martial arts in the My Best Book of Martial Arts picture book. Young aspiring black belts will love learning about the different types of martial arts, techniques, and moves through stunning and dynamic photography and bitesize text. From learning the ways of Karate to Kung Fu and Jujutsu, this book is the perfect introduction for energetic, martial arts-crazed children!The My Best Book of series captures exciting and fascinating topics in amazing photographic detail and fun, easy to read text. Obsessed children won't want to go anywhere without their Best Book of...
Here is a book crammed full of secret fighting techniques never before divulged in print: the Oriental delayed death touch, the destruction wrought on by the fingertips of an obscure Mexican; the shout of doom; the method so terrible it is practiced only in Russian torture chambers, the niceties of Thugee strangulation; and many more vicious fighting tricks. Suppressed for generations! Twenty of the world's most secretly guarded fighting techniques vividly described in one volume. The average reader will find this book amazing--almost unbelievable. But many thousands of rugged young men currently practicing and writing about Oriental martial arts in the United States will find it invaluable. They know that such techniques exist, but have never before had the opportunity to learn them. Even those who scoff at such amazing arts should read this book with care.
This imaginative and innovative study by Daniel Miles Amos, begun in 1976 and completed in 2020, examines sociocultural changes in the practices of Chinese martial artists in two closely related and interconnected southern Chinese cities, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The initial chapters of the book compare how sociocultural changes from World War II to the mid-1980s affected the practices of Chinese martial artists in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong and neighboring Guangzhou in mainland China. An analysis is made of how the practices of Chinese martial artists have been influenced by revolutionary sociocultural changes in both cities. In Guangzhou, the victory of the Chinese Communist Party lead to the disappearance in the early 1950s of secret societies and kungfu brotherhoods. Kungfu brotherhoods reappeared during the Cultural Revolution, and subsequently were transformed again after the death of Mao Zedong, and China’s opening to capitalism. In Hong Kong, dramatic sociocultural changes were set off by the introduction of manufacturing production lines by international corporations in the mid-1950s, and the proliferation of foreign franchises and products. Economic globalization in Hong Kong has led to dramatic increases both in the territory’s Gross Domestic Product and in cultural homogenization, with corresponding declines in many local traditions and folk cultures, including Chinese martial arts. The final chapters of the book focus on changes in the practices of Chinese martial arts in Hong Kong from the years 1987 to 2020, a period which includes the last decade of British colonial administration, as well as the first quarter of a century of rule by the Chinese government.
The Biggest Martial Arts Lesson of All is a massive 10 volume exploration into the martial arts. It was written by Al Case, 8th degree Black Belt with over 50 years experience.The ten volume set includes 800 chapters, 1500 pages, on ALL the things learned in a career spanning five decades.Simply, there is MORE knowledge here than in ANY other work on the martial arts. This book, Volume Two, deals with the basics of the martial arts, and includes sections on:StancesPunchesKicksOver 60 chapters in this book, including...What Went Wrong with the Shotokan Karate Stance (Kokutsu Dachi)The Secret Of Chi Power Through The Horse StanceThe Ancient Method for Creating an Iron Grip with Karate!The Deadly Power Punch Technique From Korean Karate!How to Have Totally Quick Hands in the Martial Arts!Hitting Harder and Faster the Scientific Way!Five Points that will Give you the Best Karate Strike in the world!Supercharging For The Most Powerful Punch!A Hard Punch in Karate: Steel Finger Martial Arts ExercisesHow to Knock Somebody Out With One Punch...Kung Fu StyleThe Hardest Punch hits the Home Run!The Four Funniest Karate Knock Outs I have ever SeenA Powerful Punch that is Better Than a Shotgun Blast to the Face!How to Knock Out PeopleThe Secret of Three Depths in Striking!Martial Arts Breaking Techniques: Boards with a Single FingerMad Monkey Kung Fu and the Hardest Fist in the World!The Cruel Trap Of The Martial Arts And Fah JingGenerating Fa Jing Using the Three Motors of Neutronic Theory in the Martial ArtsThe Real Secret of the Dim Mak Kung Fu Death TouchThe Hard Punch of Flux Theory is Really an Empty StrikeThe Truth About Power Kick Strategies In KarateThe Three Things that Make the Most Powerful Kick in the Universe!Knock an Elephant Over with Good Martial Arts Kicks!Karate Kick Harder with These Seven Simple TipsThe Fastest, Hardest Kick In The Martial ArtsStumbling Across Chi Energy in a KickSecrets of the Pop Kick!The Sneakiest Hardest Kick That Always WorksThe Hardest Hit in the World...and My Revenge!Proving that the Martial Arts are not a ScienceThe Glory of Breaking Boards with your Head in KarateAnd a LOT more!The ten volumes include:Vol 1 ~ OriginsVol 2 ~ BasicsVol 3 ~ FormsVol 4 ~ FightingVol 5 ~ WeaponsVol 6 ~ Kung FuVol 7 ~ Chi PowerVol 8 ~ MatrixingVol 9 ~ NeutronicsVol 10 ~ Odds and EndsThis truly is The Biggest Martial Arts Lesson of All, and it is guaranteed that you will NEVER find another collection of pure, unique martial arts knowledge.Read it...and you will have 50 years of martial arts knowledge!
