Presents a history of the criminal organizations, hooligans, feuds, and vendettas that developed in feudal Japan and the civil government, police system, and criminal investigations that arose to counteract them.
The ultimate guide to reality-based self-defense
"[This] book explores a wide spectrum of violent situations and teaches you how to effectively assess them and how to act accordingly"--P. [4] of cover.
The ultimate guide to reality-based self-defense
Following the interpretation of defensive moments within this modern mixed martial art over the last decade by some of the most influential instructors in the field, this detailed guide is the definitive companion for self-defense practitioners. Compiled from articles from the B…
Ready ... Aim ... DRAW! Give your manga characters some heavy-duty firepower with Guns & Military Volume 1, an all-new entry in the How to Draw Manga series. The first book in this two-volume set is a virtual encyclopedia of everything from classic handguns to high-tech firearms…
This title teaches you how to escape from every ground hold and turn a bad fight into a victory. From head locks and mounts to side and upper chokes, knowledge of the escapes allows you to be calm on the ground and turn disadvantage into advantage.
Leading the reader through simple yet powerful, brutally effective methods of self-defense designed for use in myriad street crime scenarios, this guide explains the use of force continuum and teaches how to efficiently avoid potentially violent encounters though the use of "pre…
This fourth No Holds Barred Fighting training manual contains all fighters need to know about the art of takedowns, or 'shooting', and how to counter takedown tactics used by an opponent. Readers learn to see it from both sides with offensive and defensive stances, footwork, set…
This fourth No Holds Barred Fighting training manual contains all fighters need to know about the art of takedowns, or shooting, and how to counter takedown tactics used by an opponent. Readers learn to see it from both sides with offensive and defensive stances, footwork, setup…
Features a training guide for competition and fitness using little or no gear with greater results in less time and includes a variety of exercises.
One of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting th…