Books

Geoff Thompson decided to become a martial arts instructor at around 30 years old, then polled number one self defense instructor in the world by Black Belt magazine USA ,…

Weight Training for the Martial Artist by Geoff Thompson. It's hard to know what this book really is. Is it a book that wants to give martial artists, who have…

It's not very often you get a martial arts book that is a good read. Most waffle on about technique after technique with poor quality photos to accompany. The making…

Wadoryu Karate Fighting Techniques: What the Blurb says: Wadoryu Karate Fighting Techniques Uncovered, is the most comprehensive book ever published on Wado-Ryu fighting techniques. This book will take you from…

We reviewed this book for our martial arts of the month Escrima Stick Fighting. Having started reading I very quickly realised it was a book about Hwarang Do, the Korean…

Mind over muscle: What the Blurb says Mind over muscle is a book about Judo. In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was…

Scientific Coaching for Olympic Taekwondo was written in 1997, so 18 years old now. Olympic Taekwondo has moved on so much in terms of an Olympic sport, that a lot…

The Throws and Takedowns of Judo: What the Blurb says Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm, but how do you get to the ground safely and…

The Heart of Kendo: What the Blurb says "The martial arts, if taught correctly, are limitless journeys with no final destination," writes martial arts master Darrell Craig. "They are a…

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Techniques: What the Blurb says Known for his superior technical abilities and his unique and innovative moves, Jean Jacques Machado now presents his entire Brazilian…

Clearing away the clouds: What the Blurb says: In this personal account, Stephen Fabian presents lessons for mastering life and self. While each lesson is gleaned from a distinct phase…

Aikido beginners guide: What the blurb says All the major aspects of Aikido are clearly laid out in this beautiful aikido beginners guide to Aikido. Illustrated with over 90 photographs…

3 Second Fighter by Geoff Thompson: What the blurb says The majority of attacks/fights last less than three seconds and are preceded by aggressive or disarming behaviour. This book trains…

The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible by Ashley Martin: What the Blurb says: The Advanced Shotokan Karate Bible is an authoritative text following on from The Shotokan Karate Bible with a…

Qigong: Chinese Movement and Meditation for Health: What the Blurb says Tai Chi Qi Gong is an increasingly popular Chinese martial art which promotes well-being and self-awareness through different breathing…