This definitive book features all the intricacies and details of the choking techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Authored by one of the most reputable masters of the art in the United States, Renato Magno, this work is the final book on the subject. Choking techniques are the heart of a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and no practitioner progresses far in the art without an understanding and detailed knowledge of how to apply them properly in a combat situation. In this innovative study, Renato Magno instructs on the application of a diverse repertoire of choking ...

Contained in this book is not the way, but simply a way to detect, defeat and disrupt a terrorist attack against yourself and your family. There is no magic bullet that will protect you in any and all circumstances. There are no guarantees that following this book to the letter will prevent your becoming the target of a terrorist group. There is no doubt, however, that by following these time-honored and tested principles you will be safer and better prepared than most citizens. The tactics and techniques in this book have been practiced by U.S. ...

A classic text to be treasured by karate practitioner and martial artist, Karate Spirit is recognized as the most authoritative source on karate’s philosophy. Randall Hassell, historian and well-known Karate master, has updated this rich source to reflect changes that have taken place in the last two decades. In the many essays included in this book, you will find the proper elements and philosophical teachings of the art of Karate from antiquity to modern times, and answers to many of the questions currently being debated by martial artists around ...

In this second volume of “Shotokan Legends”,
 a repertoire of exclusive interviews with legendary figures of Shotokan Karate-do, such as Hiroyasu Fujishima, Kenneth Funakoshi, Randall Hassell, Dan Ivan, Les Safar, Nobuaki Kanazawa, Tom Muzila, Hiryoshi Okazaki, Henri Plee, Yasuyoshi Sato, amongst others, the many threads of traditional Shotokan karate learning, lore, and legend are woven together in a classic work. In this definitive book about the greatest Shotokan masters, old and new interviews have been gathered to present an integrated ...

There is no question that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular styles of martial arts, due to its effectiveness in real combat. The author, Master Gerson Sanginitto, has spent decades studying and analyzing the different component of this revolutionary art. In this detailed book, he reveals step-by-step secrets of the guard used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The guard is analyzed and explained, with all its critical elements from the closed position, the open guard, the spider guard, and other essentials, with clear explanation and precise descriptions. ...

The first comprehensive written history of Shotokan karate in any language! In this completely updated edition of the classic bestseller, Randall Hassell presents a masterful tale of the history and evolution of Japan’s original and largest karate style, Shotokan. In addition to presenting the compelling story of the style’s founder, Gichin Funakoshi, Hassell covers recent developments in the ever-evolving art of Shotokan karate-do. Rare and never-before-published photos complement everything from the Okinawan roots of karate to its development ...

Interested in buying a folding knife? Where do you start? What important features should you look for? What about blade shapes, serrated edges and the mind-boggling number of different styles, locking and opening mechanisms, blade-steels and handle materials out there? Why are there so many, what’s the difference and which is the best? As a cop and first responder, how do I know which knife is the best for my job and for my use off duty? How and where is the best place to carry my knife? What about department policy regarding usage of the folding knife ...

This three volumes series is fully revised, updated, and packed with more than 1,500 pictures! This masterclass work guides you step-by-step from essential Jiu Jitsu basics through the most advanced and sophisticated attacks, escapes, and defenses used by the top fighters in the UFC, ADCC and the BJJ World Championships. There never has been an instructional tool like the original series “Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”. Each technique deals with separate strategies and positions, but they all combine into an integrated tactical solution ...

The publication of this book marks the first time that Hanshi Dometrich's story is being widely told. Students of all karate styles can now get a glimpse of what it was like to train directly under one of the 'old masters' of karate-do. Chitose O-Sensei was one of the most important architects of mod- ern karate-do during a key time in its development, and without knowing why, William J. Dometrich was accepted as his first non-Japanese student. This book is a valuable and insightful addition to the growing body of martial arts literature whose focus ...

Through conversations with historical figures such as Wong Shun Leung, Brendan Lai and Ark Y. Wong, and numerous current world-class masters such as Buck Sam Kong, William Cheung, Doc Fai Wong, Adam Hsu and Yang Jwing Ming, the many threads of Kung Fu learning, legend and lore are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. Any Kung Fu practitioner who appreciates martial arts history and philosophy, and who feels that this rich heritage is a necessary stepping-stone to their own ...