Foot Fighting Manual For Self Defense And Sport Karate

Explains the use of the feet in self-defense and competition karate and demonstrates both basic and advanced techniques.

Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.

This is a comprehensive guide to the kicks of Taekwondo from white belt to black belt and beyond. Sang H. Kim shares his expert knowledge of fundamental, jumping, spinning and multiple kicks. You will get in-depth instruction for over 40 kicks, including the purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when practising, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defence, plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them. As you progress, you'll also learn exercises designed to improve your kicking flexibility, power, speed and balance. This book goes beyond the basics and explains the concepts behind awesome kicks including how to generate power using your whole body in every kick, how to generate maximum impact, how to use body mechanics to kick higher, and how to get the most out of every practice session. This is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles who want to master the art of kicking. Kicks included: Front Kick; Roundhouse Kick; Side Kick; Knee Kick; Raising Kick; Outside Crescent Kick; Inside Crescent Kick; Axe Kick; Whip Kick; Twist Kick; Pushing Kick; Flying Side Kick; Back Kick; Turn Kick; Spin Whip Kick; Hopping Kicks; Jumping Kicks; Jumping Spin Kicks; Multiple Kicks; Combination Kicks.

Features 29 separate kicking executions and self-defense techniques. This book focuses on speed, power and technique.

The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a complete guide for anyone who has an interest in the martial arts. Having a broad knowledge of the various techniques of the martial arts gives a martial artist an expanded ability to counteract a variety of attacks and overwhelm an opponent's defenses. Author Ashley Martin shares with the reader his years of experience as a practitioner and teacher. He provides a catalog of the various martial arts being taught worldwide and their strengths and weaknesses. He then covers the basics of hand-to-hand techniques within each of those disciplines, from strikes to ground fighting. Finally, he offers information on the overall health and well being of the martial artist, including important nutritional information and stretching techniques. The Complete Martial Arts Training Manual is a solid foundation of martial arts for beginners and a key supplement for the veteran martial artist.

In this fully illustrated book, Fumio Demura explores the full range of tonfa tactics including stances, karate and tonfa similarities, tonfa striking techniques, and self-defense applications. Demura is a member of Black Belt's Hall of Fame.

Teach Yourself Self-Defense! Inside this four-part self-defense training manual, you will learn: * The Principles of Self-Defense. The information in this section is more valuable from a self-defense point of view than any of the individual techniques. * Basic Self-Defense Techniques. Simple and effective moves to escape your attacker(s) and get to safety. * Advanced Strikes & Strategies. Use these tactics when the basic self-defense techniques are too aggressive, such as in a "friendly" pub or schoolyard brawl. * Weapon Disarms. Advanced lessons on how to disarm an attacker and fight multiple opponents. This is the only self-defense training manual you need, because these are the best street fighting moves around. Get it now. Discover Real Street Fighting Tactics * The best target areas for self-defense and which strikes to use. * How to achieve street fighting knockouts. * Ground fighting techniques for self-defense. * Easy to apply strategies for attack and defense. * The correct way to use choke holds and how to escape them. * The best self-defense objects from everyday items. * Weapon vs weapon street fighting training. * How to adapt what you learn to any situation. Adapted From Proven Street Fighting Styles This no-nonsense self-defense training manual focuses on the most effective techniques from a wide variety of martial arts, including (but not limited to): * Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's martial art) * Vortex Control Self-Defense (eclectic self-defense) * Kali/Escrima Arnis (Filipino weapon-based martial arts) * Wing Chun (efficient Chinese martial art) * Krav Maga (Israel military) * Systema (Russian military) * Mixed Martial Arts (strikes and ground fighting) …and more. Limited Time Only... Get your copy of The Self-Defense Handbook today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Teach yourself self-defense that works, because this is one of the best street fighting books around. Get it now.

Examines the history, philosophy, and techniques of the martial art known as kempo, or kung fu, and describes how it may be used for self-defense.

A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!