The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
With over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the “Father of American Karate,” Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for all martial artists by providing a sense of the logical framework of American Kenpo. Having collected the general rules of motion and the numerous fine points of Kenpo, the book is a standout in the genre. • COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT of the Kenpo Karate system provides a progression of teaching curricula for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students and instructors • COVERS history, fundamentals, forms, solo and partner practice, and advanced technical skills • INCLUDES over 450 black and white photos detailing forms and techniques • SOMETHING FOR ALL STUDENTS, whether pursuing martial arts for health, competition, self-defense, or personal improvement Table of Contents Introduction Preface Chapter 1: What the Beginner and the Black Belt Should Know Chapter 2: The Basics and Exercise Forms: Short and Long 1 and Short and Long 2 Chapter 3: The Intermediate Forms: Short Form Three and Long Form Three Chapter 4: Form Four Chapter 5: Form Five Chapter 6: Form Six Chapter 7: Form Seven Chapter 8: Form Eight Chapter 9: The Sets Now What? Legal viewpoint by Frank Triolo Capstone--The Thesis Form General rules of motion Recommended Reading About the Author
The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
The content of this book is the culmination of a life long quest for martial arts knowledge and expertise by Grand Master Ed Hartzell (Soke). The founder and creator of the Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu self defense system. Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu is a comprehensive and well rounded self defense martial art system. The base root of Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu can be traced back historically to both Japanese and Chinese martial arts through the lineage of James Masayoshi Mitose. James Mitose brought his family art, Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo to the U.S. (Hawaii) from Japan in 1937. Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo can be further traced back to the Shaolin Monks and the Kung Fu arts in China. Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo consists of both spiritual arts and martial arts. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, James Mitose renamed the system he was teaching to Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu. This was only the martial art component of Kosho Shorei-ryu Kenpo, due to being in war time. Thus, the lineage is; Grand Master Ed Hartzell received training from Grand Master Nimar Hassan; who received training from Grand Master James Mitose. Grand Master Ed Hartzell generously shares his accumulated martial arts knowledge and expertise he gathered from decades of training, instruction and study in numerous martial art systems and disciplines. Throughout his martial arts career, Grand Master Ed Hartzell incorporated the best working parts and components from other martial art systems and disciplines, into the base root of the Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu. Namely; Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Shorin-ryu Chinese Kempo, Mudokwan, Wing Chun, Aikido, Chi Ling Pai Ying Jaw Chuan system and many, many others. Through hard work and life long commitment, Grand Master Ed Hartzell utilized the proven results of empirical analysis, math, science and history, to develop and finely hone the principals, techniques and methods incorporated into Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu self defense system. This approach allowed Shin Ju Ryu Kenpo Jujutsu to evolve and grow into an effective and successful self defense martial art system over time. Thereby, garnering the best that select martial art systems had to offer. Many notable masters and uncountable students have been trained under the tutelage of Grand Master Ed Hartzell. Notably, Grand Master Jerry Otto, Grand Master Kurt Fritz, Master Bob Lederach, Master Mark Jefferson (Shihan) and myself, Master Richard Brescia Jr., just to name a few. All levels of martial art practitioners; young, old, beginner or advanced, will benefit from the information in this book on self defense. The reader will be exposed to a diverse wealth of self defense knowledge and experience. Increased focus, discipline, confidence, positive attitude, leadership, reaching personal goals, etc., can be realized. Aspects of philosophy, physics, geometry, anatomy, historical perspective, meditation, balance, economy of motion, body dynamics, proper breathing, visualization, ki/chi energy development and more are covered. Proven and effective self defense training, conditioning, techniques, tactics and methods are addressed. Particularly, punching/striking, kicking/sweeping, throwing, escaping, stances, balance and kata are examined. When the depth of the subject matter and tools within this book are closely examined, studied, further explored and researched; many more paths to martial arts knowledge and enlightenment will be discovered by the reader. Tashi Richard M. Brescia Jr. (4th Dan) shinjuryukenpojujutsu.com
The Martial Arts Woman shares the stories and insights of more than twenty-five women in the martial arts, and how they apply martial arts to their lives. Unlike most other martial art books, the reader will catch a glimpse into the brave and empowered woman who dares to be all that she can be. Many of these women had to overcome great societal or personal challenges to break into the men's world of martial arts. This book will motivate and inspire you to go after your goals in life and to fight through every challenge and defeat every obstacle. The Martial Arts Woman will open your eyes to the power of the human spirit and the martial art mindset that dwells in each of us!
The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay's broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of every martial artist, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran. In this definitive instructional text, Jay covers the history of small-circle jujitsu; techniques for warm-ups, falling and resuscitation; details on weaknesses of the human body; locking techniques for wrists, fingers, arms, and legs; throwing and choking techniques; and self-defense against strikes, chokes, body grabs, and wrist grabs.
