An English professor begins training in the sport of mixed martial arts and explores the science and history behind the violence of men. When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge, and an opportunity. Push…
The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia-a profusely-illustratedand well researched work from renowned scholar and martial arts teacherDonn F. Draeger provides a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat and myriad unique weapons that character…
BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME Israeli krav maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. Krav maga training shares the same principles for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel alike to deliver them from harm's way. Goals however, ar…
This book is designed for security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers, military personnel, and securities professionals alike who want to improve their chances of not just surviving an armed attack, but increase the odds of prevailing without serious injury. Includes …
by NetLibrary, Inc, Thompson, Geoff
fromGeoff Thompson's ground fighting series
Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books offers insights into the cultural and historical transmission and practices of martial arts, based on the corpus of the Fight Books (Fechtbücher) in 14th- to 17th-century Europe. The first part of the book deals with methodological and …
As the official defensive tactics system of Israeli police, military, and elite special operations units, krav maga has proven its effectiveness from front lines and back streets to prisoner transport and "take no prisoners" missions. For the first time, "Black Belt Krav Maga" t…
Taiho-Jutsu examines the variety of weapons available to law enforcement and their uses. This volume includes a history of the criminal organizations, hooligans, feuds, and vendettas that developed in feudal Japan and the civil government, police system, and criminal investigati…
