Martial Arts Training

This form may look very different than the modern Yang Family 108 Movement form that is widely taught around the world today. Although all the standard frames or movements are in this form, the extended transitions as well as the obvious Silk Reeling clearly show the original martial application of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. This “Yang Lu Chan Old Style Tai Chi Form” is considered an advanced version of what is commonly known as “The Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan” taught all over the world today. Master Yang Cheng Fu developed his very popular form in 1928. However, the forms practiced ...

Have you ever been attacked by a bigger, or stronger person? Self-defense training in Not a one size fits all approach! Tactics designed for bigger, stronger persons do not work for smaller, weaker individuals. Physiology matters! In this book you will learn: • The most efficient strikes specifically geared for the smaller person. • Crucial blocks and defenses to help you avoid getting hit. • The most effective clinching tactics to stop the assailant from hitting you. • Critical techniques and tactics to use to avoid getting grabbed by a strong assailant. • A complete fitness ...

A comprehensive guide on many different aspects of martial arts pedagogy. Topics include: teaching children with learning disabilities, anatomy and common injuries, leadership skills, and hundreds of specific drills.

This is a book on shooting and tactics, but it’s not just another book on basic shooting principles, rudimentary tactics, or fundamental weapons manipulations. I explore how warriors should train and fight, as well as how they should live. We will talk about technique, but will also dive deep into fitness, mindset, and strategy. We will explore leadership and philosophy as well.

They say magic can fix anything, but can it heal a broken heart? Going from police recruit to unwelcome human newcomer at Elara Academy wasn’t part of my plan. Then there's Draven - fierce, gruff, and dominant, my professor and mentor. His protective, alpha-like presence leaves me dizzy, yet we clash with the intensity of fire and ice. Navigating disgruntled students, deadly academy politics and an ominous darkness, our growing connection defies all reason. A high-stakes magical tournament forces us to face our feelings and our enemies. The magnetic pull between us proves too strong, even...

The sport of boxing has been around for centuries, but only recently people have started to understand its science and techniques. It takes more than just throwing punches to become a successful boxer. This guide will walk you through the amazing world of boxing and teach you the necessary skills to become a confident boxer.

The Chinese double-edged straight sword (jian), the “gentleman of weapons,” is the focus of this e-book. There are a growing number of people interested in this fascinating weapon, its history, and its use. For your convenience, this anthology assembles the best articles on this subject as published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Chapters 1 and 2 were written by Dr. Richard Pegg, a scholar of Asian studies and art curator with over thirty years of studies in the martial arts. With sound academic and practical experience in swordsmanship, Dr. Pegg writes here on ancient Chinese ...

No sport or theory-based training can keep you safe when self-defense is the only thing that matters. The core of this book is the International self-defense program, COBRA-Defense.

You may already know about the power of Sports Psychology to boost physical abilities, skyrocket motivation and banish nerves, the only problem is that most of these strategies are reserved for pro-athletes and coaches or found in thick technical books costing a fortune. So what is going to give you the edge, at home, at work or at your next big competition? You need more than just facts and figures. More than technical jargon. You need easy-to-use tips and techniques in plain English. You need an Invincible Mind.

On a rain-lashed night Matajuro Yagyu loses the duel that should have proved his worth and is banished from his father’s estate. Desperate to reclaim his honor, he sets off to find Banzo, the reclusive sword saint rumored to cut steel with silence itself. What Matajuro discovers is not the clash of blades but years of hauling water, splitting logs, and fending off his master’s sudden wooden-sword ambushes. Each bruise strips away pride, each chore hones awareness, until the young samurai’s spirit becomes keener than any forged edge. When Matajuro finally draws his katana he learns the...

Guy Windsor’s historical martial arts training manuals are legendary. His first was published in 2004, and he’s been producing them ever since. They generate about half his income. So he is expert in writing, publishing, and marketing books for historical martial artists, and in this book he’ll teach you how to do it. The goal of training manuals is to teach skills.

This book includes the teaching of all seven Bible Studies for Belts volumes in one comprehensive training manual for the student or instructor to take with them and use. If you are a member of the American Christian Defense Alliance Martial Arts Ministry, you may want to purchase this one book instead of the individual Bible studies to save you money. This one book has everything you need to learn and grown into a strong Christian warrior.

We live in a dangerous world, and this book can arm you with the knowledge, the strategy, and the mindset you need to stay safe! The threat of physical violence from other human beings is and always has been a part of the human condition. The problem in our modern world is that most people don’t do enough to avoid this threat and are not able to respond appropriately if they come face to face with one or more people who wish to hurt them. They don't have the proper mindset regarding physical safety, so they end up in situations that could have been avoided, they don't have a strategy for ...

Step into the transformational world of "Mindful Moves," where each page turns the key to a deeper understanding of how mindfulness and movement converge to create a more enriched, balanced, and powerful lifestyle. This groundbreaking eBook invites you to embark on an exploratory journey to unite the spirit of meditation with the vitality of exercise, opening up realms of possibility for your physical and mental wellbeing. Commence your adventure with "The Foundation of Mindful Moves," as you grasp the seamless interconnection between mind and body, and unlock the myriad benefits of a ...

Si bien muchos libros sobre artes marciales se centran en técnicas y métodos de entrenamiento básicos, este libro va más allá del nivel superficial y profundiza en los conceptos más profundos que los maestros han mantenido ocultos durante siglos. Estos secretos se han transmitido de generación en generación, cuidadosamente guardados por quienes los han dominado. Ya seas un principiante o un luchador experimentado, este libro te brindará información que te ayudará a llevar tus habilidades al siguiente nivel. Aprenderá cómo aprovechar todo su potencial, utilizando su mente y su ...

What if you could train your body to move with precision, power, and effortless flow—like a weapon honed for success? Kaizenesis is the key to transforming your movement, energy, and vitality, and it’s the missing link in your self-development journey. Once reserved only for elite martial artists, these techniques are now yours to command. With Kaizenesis, you’ll learn to tap into a deep well of inner power, turning your energy into a constant, unstoppable force. Train anytime. Anywhere. Your energy becomes a force that fuels not just you, but those around you. This isn’t just about...

A book for all instructors and students of self defense who strive for excellence in their teaching and training. This book details all the essential elements of teaching combatives the right way so that you can get the results your students are looking for.

Power Boxing Workout Secrets: A 21-Day Program to Becoming a Devastating Knockout Puncher in Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts is a unique power development program made for fighters who want to be champions by dramatically increasing their power and explosiveness in the ring. When used correctly, this comprehensive power program will double your knockout power and fighting explosiveness in as little as 21 days. Power Boxing Workout Secrets is different from any other boxing program. The boxing drills and exercises featured in this program are seldom seen or discussed in boxing circles. ...

Behind every goal accomplished is a journey filled with confidence, success and admiration but also challenges, disappointments and moments of despair. But even when there are hardships, unseen struggles, dark times of indecision, injuries and financial problems, there are also moments of motivation, self-awareness and coping strategies to help you push through the negative to reach the positive.

This book brings together over twenty carefully selected articles on the subjects of karate training and self defence. It examines subjects as diverse as knife self defence training, the role of tradition in karate training, building safe scenario training, personal kata training and ways to focus training towards self defence. "To say this book is a collection of articles written by John over a number of years is to do it an injustice. There are supposed, empirical works on karate and self defence that are simply not in the same league as this work and most certainly not as thought ...