Combat sports and self-defence

The Secrets of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in judo.

This rare little book was first published in 1836.

The story of the legendary martial arts fighter and kickboxer Oum Ry is by turns pulse-pounding, disturbing, and powerful.

Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time.

Professional wrestling revels in its exaggeration of masculinity.

African American historian Gerald Early refers to Jack Johnson (1878-1946), the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, as the first African American pop culture icon.

With clear instruction and expert guidance, this fully illustrated guide to Bagua Zhang teaches all you need to know about this subtle, powerful martial art.

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Ninjutsu is the most renowned and misunderstood of all martial arts.

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts.

This innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply not only to movement practices of all kinds but to daily life.

SHORTLISTED FOR SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025An autobiographical white-knuckle ride around the global fight game by the legendary Steve Bunce: the voice of the sport who is celebrating four decades of writing and talking about boxers and boxing.

Facing Tyson gives a ringside view of the world's most dangerous and notorious boxer.

Gangsters have been around boxing for ever.

Who is Marvel's Ultimate Fighter?

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Glen Sharp's boxing career was a rise-and-fall story without so much rise in it.

George Reinitz was twelve years old when he and his family were taken from Szikszo, Hungary, and deported to Auschwitz, where many of his family members were killed.

Alan Scott Haft provides the first-hand testimony of his father, Harry Haft, a holocaust victim with a singular story of endurance, desperation, and unrequited love.

Das Buch ist eine Hilfestellung für alle Shotokan Karateka, die sich über das Training hinaus intensiv mit ihrer Kampfkunst beschäftigen wollen – ob als Anfänger:innen oder Fortgeschrittene als Schüler:innen oder Lehrer:innen.

Unlike most makers of modern or futuristic films, George Lucas turned away from the standard special operatives or secret agents when he created the heroes for his epic Star Wars saga.

Born Luigi d'Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression.

Let elite Muay Thai warriors turn your body into an unbeatable weapon!

The Six Healing Sounds that keep the vital organs in optimal condition *; Presents vocalizations and accompanying postures that dissolve the tensions at the root of unhealthy chi flow and organ malfunction *; Shows how to release excess heat trapped around the organs and redistribute it to cooler regions of the body to bring balance, health, and calmness to the entire system Thousands of years ago Taoist masters discovered that a healthy organ vibrates at a particular frequency.

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In Heavyweight, Jordana Moore Saggese examines images of Black heavyweight boxers to map the visual terrain of racist ideology in the United States, paying particular attention to the intersecting discourses of Blackness, masculinity, and sport.

Wrestling dates back to ancient times, but it was not until Edmond Desbonnet (1867-1953) produced his groundbreaking work The Kings of Wrestling in 1910 that its history was set down in book-length form.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kuaa style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching.

Master the sport of Judo with this illustrated martial arts manual.

Bill Barichs widely praised work is at its peak in these intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, the real people behind the public faade of the athletic realm.

A fundamental Taoist practice for enhancing and utilizing chi*; Includes breathing and movement exercises to promote vitality and healing through the cultivation of chi in the tan tien and perineum areas*; Presents the foundational exercises that are essential for more advanced practices such as Iron Shirt Chi Kung and Cosmic HealingTan Tien Chi Kung is the art of cultivating and condensing chi in the lower abdomen--the tan tien--the fundamental power storehouse of the body.

The affectionatecharming (Kirkus Reviews) story of Tim Shanahans remarkable and little-known forty-year friendship with boxing legend Muhammad Ali, filled with stories never told as well as never-before-published personal photos.

With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art.

The art of connecting with, feeling and adjusting the energy body using the consciousness is a key aspect of Nei Gong and Qi Gong.

"e;An excellent introduction to traditional Japanese swordsmanship.

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting.

Each year, readers, writers, and critics alike look forward to Thomas Hauser's newest collection of articles about the contemporary boxing scene.

The traditional arts of Taijiquan and Qi Gong are sophisticated expressions of Chinese martial.

Abraham Washington Attell (1883-1970) was among the cleverest, most scientific professional boxers ever to enter the ring.

Millions of people are purchasing firearms for personal safety and home protection, but owning a firearm is only one part of the equation.

Apply the combat science of Bruce Lee's revolutionary martial art!

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu.

The world heavyweight boxing championship once transcended the sport, conferring global renown.

Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's greatest teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery!

Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how to defend yourself against real-world threats using techniques perfected centuries ago by the great Ninja masters.

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) is the most famous Samurai who ever lived.