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Kickboxing - From Beginner to Black Belt (Paperback): Justyn Billingham Kickboxing - From Beginner to Black Belt (Paperback)
Justyn Billingham
R588 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Kickboxing is practiced all over the world and is one of the fastest growing sports today. It is a martial art that can be enjoyed by almost everyone who is physically fit, regardless of age, size, or ability. This detailed book will be of value to all those interested in kickboxing; whether the practitioner simply wants to train for fun or have higher goals, the techniques and drills in this book will be of enormous assistance. Designed to take the student through the various levels of kickboxing training, from the very early stages right through to black belt, this book is an ideal aid for anyone wanting to train in the comfort of their own home or to improve their kickboxing skills in the gym or the dojo. It explains how to warm up correctly to reduce the risk of injury; discusses how to achieve improved flexibility; shows how to develop the box side] split and front split stretch; considers basic punches and provides the associated training drills; illustrates advanced hand techniques; analyzes basic kicks and the training drills that are involved; examines advanced kicks including static kicks, spinning kicks, jumping kicks, and jumping spinning kicks; and covers sparring drills, conditioning exercises, individual training drills, and partner training drills.

How to Win A Street Fight - Stand Up Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy (Paperback): Sam Fury How to Win A Street Fight - Stand Up Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Shumona Mallick
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wing Chun Kung Fu - The Wooden Dummy (Paperback): Shaun Rawcliffe Wing Chun Kung Fu - The Wooden Dummy (Paperback)
Shaun Rawcliffe
R461 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R48 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Wing Chun Kung Fu has a long history but it has only been taught openly since the 1950s when Grandmaster Yip Man revealed the secrets fo the art and began to teach large numbers of students in Hong Kong. Characterized by economical movements, simple and direct short-range simultaneous attack and defence hand techniques, as well as powerful low kicks, Wing Chun Kung Fu is now one of the most popular of the Chinese martial arts. Covers the full 116-movement Wooden Dummy form as taught by Grandmaster Yip Man to his eldest son, Ip Chun, who then taught the author Provides detailed explanations of the shape, structure and movements of the Dummy form, plus an example of each of the applications Presents in-depth explanations of the principles and concepts behind the Wooden Dummy form and the supporting drills Examines the scientific and anatomical explanations of the basic principles underlying Wooden Dummy training

How to Win a Street Fight - Unarmed Self Defense and Street Fighting Tactics (Paperback): Sam Fury How to Win a Street Fight - Unarmed Self Defense and Street Fighting Tactics (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Shumona Mallik
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Complete Vortex Control Self-Defense - Hand to Hand Combat, Knife Defense, and Stick Fighting (Paperback): Sam Fury Complete Vortex Control Self-Defense - Hand to Hand Combat, Knife Defense, and Stick Fighting (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Neil Germio, Giacomo Pilato
R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Practical Arnis Stick Fighting - Vortex Control Stick Fighting for Self Defense (Paperback): Sam Fury Practical Arnis Stick Fighting - Vortex Control Stick Fighting for Self Defense (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Eliana Bastidas
R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Practical Escrima Knife Defense - Filipino Martial Arts Knife Defense Training (Paperback): Sam Fury Practical Escrima Knife Defense - Filipino Martial Arts Knife Defense Training (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Giacomo Pilato
R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense - Book Two (Paperback): Allan Corstorphin Smith The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense - Book Two (Paperback)
Allan Corstorphin Smith
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Street Fight - Street Fighting Techniques for Learning Self-Defense (Paperback): Sam Fury How to Street Fight - Street Fighting Techniques for Learning Self-Defense (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Neil Germio
R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ground Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy - Street Based Ground Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts... Ground Fighting Techniques to Destroy Your Enemy - Street Based Ground Fighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Techniques (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Neil Germio
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How To Do Chi Sao - Wing Chun Sticky Hands (Paperback): Sam Fury How To Do Chi Sao - Wing Chun Sticky Hands (Paperback)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Neil Germio
R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon (Paperback): John Little Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon (Paperback)
John Little; Preface by Shannon Lee; Foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell
R420 R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Save R67 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A behind-the-scenes look at the life of the most extraordinary martial artist of all time--Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon is an illustrated biography of this fascinating martial artist and movie star, from the start of his career to his untimely and tragic death in 1973. This book reveals a quiet family man behind the charismatic public persona. It shows the real Bruce Lee--the man who was so much more than an international film and martial arts celebrity. This brilliant photo essay--compiled and edited by Bruce Lee expert John Little with the assistance of Lee's widow, Linda Lee Cadwell--reveals never-before-published family photos, including rare photos of Bruce's childhood in Hong Kong. Tender moments with his children are caught on camera, and action shots from his martial arts films are shown. With a preface by his daughter Shannon Lee and a foreword by wife Linda, the text is drawn directly from Bruce Lee's own diaries and journals. Based on the award-winning Warner Bros. documentary, Bruce Lee: In His Own Words, sections include: Chronology of the Life of Bruce Lee Early Years--why he began studying gung fu (kung fu) and took up wing chun, his first starring role, and his return to the US Hollywood--why he got the part in The Green Hornet, teaching Steve McQueen, James Coburn and Stirling Silliphant, filming Enter the Dragon, The Way of the Dragon, Fist of Fury and more, training and acting with Chuck Norris, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dean Martin and Sharon Tate, and the creation of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Family--meeting Linda, having children and daily life This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features: Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu Bruce Lee: Artist of Life Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do

The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense (Paperback): Allan Corstorphin Smith The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense (Paperback)
Allan Corstorphin Smith
R682 Discovery Miles 6 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Essence of Shaolin White Crane - Martial Power and Qigong (Paperback): Jwing-Ming Yang The Essence of Shaolin White Crane - Martial Power and Qigong (Paperback)
Jwing-Ming Yang
R835 R749 Discovery Miles 7 490 Save R86 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The secrets of internal power are revealed in this expert guide to Internal and External martial Qigong. This comprehensive martial arts training guide explores White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), one of the most famous martial styles developed in China. Martial Arts Qigong is integral to White Crane kung Fu and is a proven way to build explosive fighting power, known as Jin. In addition to fighting power, martial Qigong builds robust health and longevity. By focusing on the spine and torso, Shaolin White Crane develops and maintains a strong, supple upper body. Flexibility and strength of the spine are notable results of this training. It is commonly recognized that Shaolin White Crane is the root of Okinawan Karate, and has heavily influenced Japanese martial arts. From this book, a Karate practitioner will be able to trace this root back, and gain profound comprehension of empty-hand styles. * Long time hidden secrets of White Crane revealed.* A comprehensive analysis of Internal and External martial Qigong.* Complete sets of White Crane Hard and Soft Qigong training.* A thorough examination of martial power (Jin).* Presents more than 60 White Crane Jin patterns.* Learn mental and physical training for explosive fighting power.* Over four hundred action photographs and illustrations.

The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense - Book Five (Paperback): Allan Corstorphin Smith The Secrets of Jujitsu - A Complete Course in Self Defense - Book Five (Paperback)
Allan Corstorphin Smith
R409 Discovery Miles 4 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Polished steel: Lessons from the dojo (Paperback): Shaz Davis Polished steel: Lessons from the dojo (Paperback)
Shaz Davis
R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Warrior Method - Develop Confidence, Respect and Focus in Your Child by Giving Them a Black Belt Mindset (Paperback):... The Warrior Method - Develop Confidence, Respect and Focus in Your Child by Giving Them a Black Belt Mindset (Paperback)
Sebastian Bates
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Zhan Zhuang - The Art of Nourishing Life (Hardcover): Yong Nian Yu Zhan Zhuang - The Art of Nourishing Life (Hardcover)
Yong Nian Yu; Prologue by Karim Nimri; Translated by Brittany Leotaud
R689 Discovery Miles 6 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Book of Five Rings (Hardcover): Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings (Hardcover)
Miyamoto Musashi
R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tai Chi - Moving at the Speed of Truth (Paperback): William Broughton Burt Tai Chi - Moving at the Speed of Truth (Paperback)
William Broughton Burt
R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Zhan Zhuang - The Art of Nourishing Life (Paperback, Eco ed.): Yong Nian Yu Zhan Zhuang - The Art of Nourishing Life (Paperback, Eco ed.)
Yong Nian Yu; Prologue by Karim Nimri; Translated by Brittany Leotaud
R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Karate Jutsu (Paperback): Simon Keegan Karate Jutsu (Paperback)
Simon Keegan
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The origins of Karate are shrouded in mythology and a book that tells the art's complete history is both necessary and timely. The art of Karate was developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom, now Okinawa, over hundreds of years. Like many martial arts it was once designed to main, disable or kill but has since become adapted into a way of life and a sport that is seen in both the UFC and in 2020 makes its Olympic debut. Author Simon Keegan is a 5th Dan black belt recognised by some of Japan's oldest and most venerable sanctioning bodies. In producing this unprecedented history he has been given access to information, pictures and records from Japan, Okinawa and the west that have never before been published. In his foreword to the book, respected martial arts master and author Steve Rowe 9th Dan writes: "Considering I have been at the centre of the Karate universe for four decades there is much in this book that I have never seen or heard. It's a must for any Karateka to read time and time again to understand the origins of Karatedo and its structure, and essential for the bookshelf of any serious martial artist." For the first time the complete history of Karate can be told.

A Karate Story - Thirty Years in the Making (Electronic book text): Seamus O'Dowd A Karate Story - Thirty Years in the Making (Electronic book text)
Seamus O'Dowd
R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bushido, the Soul of Japan - With 13 Full-Page Colour Illustrations from the Time of the Samurai (Paperback): Inazo Nitobe Bushido, the Soul of Japan - With 13 Full-Page Colour Illustrations from the Time of the Samurai (Paperback)
Inazo Nitobe
R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chinese Martial Arts - From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century (Paperback): Peter A. Lorge Chinese Martial Arts - From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
Peter A. Lorge
R733 R608 Discovery Miles 6 080 Save R125 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practised for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. This book, which opens with an intriguing account of the very first female martial artist, charts the history of combat and fighting techniques in China from the Bronze Age to the present. This broad panorama affords fascinating glimpses into the transformation of martial skills, techniques and weaponry against the background of Chinese history, the rise and fall of empires, their governments and their armies. Quotations from literature and poetry, and the stories of individual warriors, infuse the narrative, offering personal reflections on prowess in the battlefield and techniques of engagement. This is an engaging and readable introduction to the authentic history of Chinese martial arts.

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