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501 Unarmed Self-Defence Skills - Deflections, Locks, Holds, Throws, Punches and Kicks (Hardcover): Chris McNab 501 Unarmed Self-Defence Skills - Deflections, Locks, Holds, Throws, Punches and Kicks (Hardcover)
Chris McNab
R614 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R156 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

KISS - 'Keep it simple, stupid', the US Navy's acronym goes. So we have: no long, complicated instructions, no steps 1-8 of illustrations to follow. Just brief descriptions of hundreds of tips, exercises and moves that you can use to protect yourself. 501 Unarmed Self-Defence Skills takes the reader through all kinds of situations, from how to defuse a confrontation through body language to putting someone into a lock hold, from grappling and striking to defeating someone who's holding a gun. Clearly and briefly explained, the instructions of moves, throws and dodges can be understood in seconds and just might save your life. Written by a self-defence expert and with 100 black-&-white line artworks, 501 Unarmed Self-Defence Skills is an expert, pocket-sized guide to ducking, locking, holding, throwing, kicking and deflecting your way out of trouble.

Relentless - The Stories behind the Photographs (Hardcover): Neil Leifer Relentless - The Stories behind the Photographs (Hardcover)
Neil Leifer
R1,240 R1,168 Discovery Miles 11 680 Save R72 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Neil Leifer is the best-known sports photographer of the past half century. Beginning in 1960, his pictures have regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the Saturday Evening Post, Look, LIFE, Newsweek, and, most often, Sports Illustrated and Time, and his photographs have run on over two hundred Sports Illustrated, Time, and People covers. Leifer has photographed sixteen Olympic Games, fifteen Kentucky Derbies, countless World Series, the first twelve Super Bowls, four FIFA World Cups, and every important heavyweight title fight since Ingemar Johansson beat Floyd Patterson in 1959. He has photographed his favorite subject, Muhammad Ali, at thirty-five of his fights, including all the big ones. Now, in Relentless, Leifer takes us behind the scenes of some fifty of his most iconic pictures. Starting with his shot of Baltimore Colt Alan Ameche scoring the game-winning touchdown against the New York Giants during sudden death overtime in the 1958 NFL Championship game at Yankee Stadium-taken on Leifer's sixteenth birthday-he tells enthralling, often hilarious stories of getting to the right place at the right time to capture many of the legendary athletes of the twentieth century, including Mickey Mantle, Arthur Ashe, Willie Mays, Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Namath, and Arnold Palmer, as well as shooting presidential and celebrity portraits and covering a variety of subjects for Time. Recapping both an incredibly successful career and the transformation of photojournalism since the era of the great photo magazines, Relentless effectively chronicles fifty years of American popular culture..

Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu Zukai - Shindo Muso Ryu Mokuroku Technique List of the Shindo Muso Ryu (Paperback): Seiko Fujita Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu Zukai - Shindo Muso Ryu Mokuroku Technique List of the Shindo Muso Ryu (Paperback)
Seiko Fujita; Translated by Todd Schweinhart; Todd Schweinhart
R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports (Paperback): Darren Yas Parr Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports (Paperback)
Darren Yas Parr 1
R681 R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Save R70 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability, strength training and nutrition as just some of the pieces of this complex jigsaw. The aim is to increase strength, speed, power, endurance, agility and flexibility. Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports aims to help the coach and athlete bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training, helping the athlete to become faster, stronger and more flexible and to build their muscular endurance so they perform better and remain injury-free.

Champions of the Octagon - One-on-One with MMA and UFC Greats (Hardcover): Fiaz Rafiq Champions of the Octagon - One-on-One with MMA and UFC Greats (Hardcover)
Fiaz Rafiq; Foreword by Royce Gracie, Michael Bisping
R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn the stories, history, and strategy of the sport's greatest champions-in their own words! Mixed martial arts (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. With Dana White helping bring Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to prominence and respectability, as well as Conor McGregor becoming one of the sport's biggest stars, fans are skipping the squared circle for the Octagon. In Champions of the Octagon, writer Fiaz Rafiq interviews many of the greatest MMA and UFC champions of all-time, including Georges St-Pierre, Holly Holm, Daniel Cormier, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Randy Couture, and many others. Readers will learn of their upbringings, their introductions to the sport, and how they worked their way to be the best ever. Spending decades covering the sport and building relationships with those who have fought in the Octagon, Rafiq shares never-before-seen interviews and intimate stories from these greats. Learn from Royce Gracie how his family helped bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to America, Anderson Silva on challenging boxing champion Roy Jones Jr., BJ Penn on how he got introduced to MMA, Brock Lesnar on using his skills from WWE and bringing them to UFC, Alexander Volkanovski on a quest to dominate his division, Holly Holm on dethroning Ronda Rousey, and so much more. From the early days of the sport and its rich history to today's stars and the future of MMA, Champions of the Octagon pulls back the curtain on their lives and careers. Including interviews from thirty-six UFC champions (seventeen Hall of Famers), hear never-before-told stories from the fighters who helped build the sport to what it is today.

Asayama Ichiden Ryu Kaisetsu Densho - Explanation of Techniques (Paperback): Todd Schweinhart Asayama Ichiden Ryu Kaisetsu Densho - Explanation of Techniques (Paperback)
Todd Schweinhart; Ueno Takashi, Todd Schweinhart
R785 Discovery Miles 7 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Masters of Perception - Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts (Paperback): Jan Diepersloot Masters of Perception - Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts (Paperback)
Jan Diepersloot
R774 R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Save R135 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Real Knockouts - The Physical Feminism of Women's Self-Defense (Paperback, New): Martha McCaughey Real Knockouts - The Physical Feminism of Women's Self-Defense (Paperback, New)
Martha McCaughey
R734 Discovery Miles 7 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An examination of women's self-defense culture and its relationship to feminism.

I was once a frightened feminist. So begins Martha McCaughey's odyssey into the dynamic world of women's self- defense, a culture which transforms women involved with it and which has equally profound implications for feminist theory and activism.

Unprecedented numbers of American women are learning how to knock out, maim, even kill men who assault them. Sales of mace and pepper spray have skyrocketed. Some 14 million women own handguns. From behind the scenes at gun ranges, martial arts dojos, fitness centers offering Cardio Combat, and in padded attacker courses like Model Mugging, Real Knockouts demonstrates how self-defense trains women out of the femininity that makes them easy targets for men's abuse.

And yet much feminist thought, like the broader American culture, seems deeply ambivalent about women's embrace of violence, even in self-defense. Investigating the connection between feminist theory and women physically fighting back, McCaughey found self-defense culture to embody, literally, a new brand of feminism.

The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points - The Science and Technique of Pressure Point Fighting - Defend Yourself Against Pressure Point... The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points - The Science and Technique of Pressure Point Fighting - Defend Yourself Against Pressure Point Attacks! (Paperback)
Cardwell; Foreword by McCarthy
R407 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R80 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself. The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points gives detailed explanations on how the pressure points of traditional Chinese medicine found in the Bubishi, the venerable "Bible of Karate," are used in attacking an opponent and how to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them. While much has been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, thanks to the popularity of practices such as acupuncture, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artist--including how the body's vital points are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and 12 meridians which circulate energy throughout the body. Through detailed step-by-step instructions and over 96 photographs and illustrations, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed in self-defense. Respond to an attacker by employing these ancient methods in modern, violent situations.

Complete Krav Maga - The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques (Paperback, Second Edition): Darren... Complete Krav Maga - The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques (Paperback, Second Edition)
Darren Levine, John Whitman 1
R734 R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Save R149 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Darren Levine has my unqualified support and gratitude for his contributions to Krav Maga." -Imi Lichtenfeld, founder of Krav Maga THE TOP-SELLING GUIDE TO KRAV MAGA IN AN UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION All the defense moves in Complete Krav Maga-from beginner Yellow Belt to advanced Black Belt-are described in depth and illustrated with step-by-step photos: * BEGINNER: Punches, kicks, knee strikes and defense movements * INTERMEDIATE: Counterattacks against knives, guns and sticks * ADVANCED: Advanced strikes and ground fighting techniques Based on the principle that it is best to move from defense to attack as quickly as possible, Complete Krav Maga teaches fast-escape maneuvers combined with powerful counterattacks. Whether you are big or small, male or female, young or old, you can use Krav Maga to protect yourself by exploiting an assailant's vulnerabilities.

Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - The Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students... Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - The Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students (Paperback)
Teresa De La Cruz, Homero Villa; Edited by Dirk Anderson
R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bushido Explained - The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners (Hardcover): Bennett Bushido Explained - The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners (Hardcover)
Bennett; Illustrated by Tavernier
R408 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R48 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves. Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time--from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was suddenly disbanded. Bushido Explained takes a visual approach to presenting important concepts and terminology, helping readers easily navigate the complex world of the Samurai. The text is written in a highly accessible style, with sidebars presenting interesting concepts, facts and important Samurai figures who were central to Bushido's evolution. The different types of Bushido--which vary by region, time period and Samurai rank--are presented with over 300 informative diagrams and illustrations. No other book offers such a wide-ranging, yet clear analysis of Bushido--debunking myths and misconceptions about who the Samurai truly were. Bushido Explained presents a precise overview of Samurai ideals and culture in a logical, chronological order. Author Alexander Bennett--a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai university in Japan--uses this information and teaching methods in his Japanese Studies: Introduction to Bushido class. Now, readers all over the world can sit in on the unique lesson.

Gendaijin no Ninjutsu (Paperback): Eric Shahan Gendaijin no Ninjutsu (Paperback)
Eric Shahan; Gingetsu Itoh
R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TAEKWON-DO PATTERNS, Vol 1 (Paperback): Stuart Anslow Paul The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TAEKWON-DO PATTERNS, Vol 1 (Paperback)
Stuart Anslow Paul
R819 Discovery Miles 8 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Encyclopedia Of Taekwon-Do Patterns is a unique series of books that feature the complete works of General Choi, Hong Hi; Creator of the Ch'ang Hon system of Taekwon-Do and founder of the International Taekwon-Do Federation; as well as the patterns further devised by some of his most talented and legendary pioneers; Grandmaster Park, Jung Tae and Grandmaster Kim, Bok Man. This 3-volume set is the only series of books in the world to feature all of the 25 patterns created by General Choi and his Taekwon-Do pioneers (including both Juche and Ko-Dang), as well as all 3 Saju exercises, the 6 Global Taekwon-Do Federation patterns developed by Grandmaster Park, Jung Tae and the Silla Knife Pattern instituted by Grandmaster Kim, Bok Man. Utilizing over 1,600 photographs the student is shown in precise detail, each and every pattern from beginning to end, including useful tips on their performance and things unique to particular organisations (such as Kihap points etc.). Displayed in full step-by-step photographic detail, which displays not just the final move but the 'in-between' motions as well making each book ideal to learn or revise your patterns, no matter which organisation you belong to. Volume 1 takes the student of Taekwon-Do on his or her journey from 10th Kup White Belt through to 1st Degree Black Belt and also includes the first of the Black Belt patterns. No matter which Taekwon-Do organisation you belong to, the Encyclopedia Of Taekwon-Do Patterns covers all you need to know to take you from White Belt to Taekwon-Do Master.

The Study of Xing Yi Quan - Xing Yi Quan Xue (Paperback): Franklin Fick The Study of Xing Yi Quan - Xing Yi Quan Xue (Paperback)
Franklin Fick; Lutang Sun
R519 Discovery Miles 5 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Raising Cane - The Unexpected Martial Art (Paperback): Octavio Ramos Raising Cane - The Unexpected Martial Art (Paperback)
Octavio Ramos
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When you think of a cane, do you think of an elderly person walking down the street, using the "stick" as a crutch? When author Octavio Ramos Jr. sees a cane, he sees a hard-hitting self-defense weapon with a crook and horn capable of incapacitating any opponent within a matter of seconds. This book teaches the art of one of the most unexpected self-defense tools ever created. Carried anywhere--into almost any situation--the cane rarely attracts undue attention...until you need it to.

Musashi's Dokkodo (the Way of Walking Alone) (Paperback): Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Alain Buresse Musashi's Dokkodo (the Way of Walking Alone) (Paperback)
Lawrence Kane, Kris Wilder, Alain Buresse
R454 Discovery Miles 4 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners - Simple Steps to a Healthy Body & Mind (Paperback): Dang Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners - Simple Steps to a Healthy Body & Mind (Paperback)
Dang
R208 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R36 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this popular exercise discipline--now in a handy, inexpensive format! This book presents the "Simplified Tai Chi" method created by China's Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports. Unlike traditional Tai Chi, which has over 80 complicated movement sequences or forms, Simplified Tai Chi has 24 short and easy-to-remember movement forms which provide all the health benefits but are far easier for ordinary people to learn and practice on a daily basis. This book provides everything you need--step-by-step instructions and over 160 clear and simple illustrations. Tai Chi is the fastest-growing martial art in the world today--due to its physical, mental and spiritual benefits--combining low-impact exercise, self-healing, meditation and a philosophy of life all in one. Benefits of Tai Chi include: Reducing falls by improving flexibility and balance Relieving joint pain Reducing stress and anxiety Lower blood pressure Strengthened core, legs and upper body Master Tri Thong Dang is one of America's most respected Tai Chi instructors who has trained many thousands of practitioners. His easy-to-follow method highlights the spiritual essence of Tai Chi and at the same time its graceful simplicity.

Karate as the Art of Killing - A Study of its Deadly Origins, Ideology of Peace, and the Techniques of Shito-Ry u (Paperback):... Karate as the Art of Killing - A Study of its Deadly Origins, Ideology of Peace, and the Techniques of Shito-Ry u (Paperback)
Masayuki Shimabukuro, Leonard J. Pellman
R720 R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Save R81 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
TJ's Takedown - A Boy's Wrestling Story (Paperback): Andre J. Garant TJ's Takedown - A Boy's Wrestling Story (Paperback)
Andre J. Garant
R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Eleven-year-old TJ McCall is a wrestling superstar in his northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, TJ dreams of making it big in the world of wrestling and achieving a college scholarship. While wrestling in the 82-pound class during his sixth grade year, TJ gets off to a red-hot start, but soon runs into a brick wall when he meets up with the neighborhood bully, Rourke Everson, who is out to stop him. TJ's streak of good luck quickly comes to a grinding halt when Rourke torments him to no end, both physically and emotionally, causing TJ to lose every time he steps on the wrestling mat. A bitter struggle unfolds for TJ as he battles with his own emotions to remain a true winner, both in his own eyes and in everyone else's. TJ's Takedown is an action-packed novel that will be sure to keep any young athlete, and especially those boys who love wrestling, on the edge of their seat for hours on end.

Tai Chi In 10 Weeks - A Beginner's Guide (Hardcover): Aihan Kuhn Tai Chi In 10 Weeks - A Beginner's Guide (Hardcover)
Aihan Kuhn
R1,265 R1,098 Discovery Miles 10 980 Save R167 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Especially designed for learning Tai Chi at home Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in only ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches you an easy to learn twenty-four-step Yang-style tai chi form. Tai chi is best known as a gentle full body exercise that has been proven effective for reducing stress, calming your mind, and boosting your immune system. No wonder, millions of people around the world practice tai chi for health and wellness. Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she’s learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome. This book features: A ten-week calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi Over 200 beautiful full-color photos Warm, welcoming instruction from a master of tai chi and qigong With this book you will: Learn the twenty-four-step Yang-style form Understand the fundamentals of tai chi Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits “Tai chi is a life journey,” Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my patients and students that understand that prevention requires participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis, which is key to their health and healing. Can you really learn tai chi in 10 weeks? Yes, you can learn the fundamentals of tai chi. You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is your road map."

Taekwondo Basics - Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition (Paperback):... Taekwondo Basics - Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition (Paperback)
Scott Shaw
R258 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R40 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Taekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information: The origins of Taekwondo its philosophy, history, and different skills; How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you; Getting ready for your first class what happens in a Taekwondo class?; The essential elements stances, blocks, hand and arm strikes and kicks; How to complement your Taekwondo training with other conditioning exercises, such as running and biking; Powerful ways to improve your technique through target training, partner training, competitive training, free-sparring, and more; Resources that can help you further develop your Taekwondo training. Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, Taekwondo Basics offers an easy to read, and yet comprehensive introduction to the sport.

Warrior Kids: Warrior Training for Children (Paperback): Tim Tipene Warrior Kids: Warrior Training for Children (Paperback)
Tim Tipene
R1,082 R869 Discovery Miles 8 690 Save R213 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Warrior Kids" is a pioneering programme that over the past 17 years has empowered thousands of children across New Zealand, many of them from challenged backgrounds. Focusing on bringing out the warrior within, the programme draws upon Maori concepts of the warrior and Eastern martial arts in a non-aggressive way designed to instil confidence, respect and self-control, leading children to become masters of their lives. This book features the complete ten sessions of the in-school programme in a format that instructors can apply to their own work with young people.

What If? - Experts' Survival Strategies for Natural Disasters, Urban Threats, and Other Deadly Emergencies (Paperback):... What If? - Experts' Survival Strategies for Natural Disasters, Urban Threats, and Other Deadly Emergencies (Paperback)
OffGrid Editors
R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Code of the Samurai - A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Paperback): Shigesuke Code of the Samurai - A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Paperback)
Shigesuke; Translated by Cleary; Foreword by Bennett; Illustrated by Ratti
R259 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R32 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text. Code of the Samurai is the 350-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido--the ancient Japanese "Way of the Warrior." Written by Taira Shigesuke, a Samurai and prominent teacher of military techniques, it was published posthumously in 1834. This influential book was intended as a training manual for young Samurai, outlining personal and professional standards. This accessible and enjoyable translation is by Thomas Cleary, the foremost translator of Asian martial classics, accompanied by the powerful line drawings of master illustrator Oscar Ratti. A new foreword by Alexander Bennett, a leading expert on Samurai history, explains the lasting importance of this classic work and its place within the canon of Japanese literature.

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