Books/DVDs
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Secrets of Shaolin Temple Boxing
$6.00A guide to the ancient art of Shalolin temple boxing, this text explains the fundamental philosophies of this powerful fighting style. Learn More -
Tai Chi Chuan
$6.99Douglas Lee, a tai chi practitioner for more than 20 years, covers the history and philosophy of the art, general principles of movement, solo exercises, push-hands sparring, applications, tai chi weapons and more. Learn More -
Karate for Beginners
$6.99Keith Vitali is an American-born martial artist, actor, producer, author and child activist. His introduction into martial arts came in 1971 at the University of South Carolina, where he was awarded his first black belt after only two years. Over the course of the next ten years, Vitali competed in a large number of martial arts tournaments, winning most of them, as well as being ranked the "#1 Karate Fighter in the USA. In this book he explains the basics of karate style kicks, punches and stances, as well as the importance of flexibility and warm up exercises. Learn More -
Super Dynamic Kicks Vol.III
$8.95Chong Lee reveals in stunning, step-by-step photographs that mastering devastating kicks can be done with precision and practice. This book covers kick and punch combinations, running jumping kicks, and air-kick combinations. Learn More -
The Spinning Spear of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
$9.95Includes the complete 56-step sparring spear form of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu.
Over 200 color photographs! Learn More -
The Overlook Martial Arts Dictionary
$9.99With more than two thousand entries, this pioneering reference includes a wealth of terms and technical nomenclature, techniques, styles, weapons, and advanced fighting theories pertaining to the martial arts, together with phonetics, literal translations, and customary meaning. The entries are culled from English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Hindustani, Polynesian, and Philipino--all the languages of the martial arts lexicon. "Terms for martial arts disciplines including judo, karate plus lesser-known forms such as Thai kickboxing are defined clearly and precisely." (Library Journal)
Emil Farkas is an internationally acclaimed authority on self-defense and author of The Complete Martial Arts Catalogue. Co-author John Corcoran has written more than three hundred articles on the subject of martial arts, and has been the editor at both Professional Karate and Black Belt magazines. Learn More -
Song of a Water Dragon
$10.00An absorbing account of survival and renewal in modern China. Learn More -
Taekwondo Basics
$12.95From classic stances, blocks, kicking, and strikes to its philosophical principles and history, Taekwondo Basics prepares the reader for years of successful practice. Author Scott Shaw walks the reader through the first class and preliminary training methods and shares his insights on conditioning exercises, working with a partner, competitions, practicing footwork, and more. Drills and practices will allow the reader to immediately apply the lessons. The book includes a list of resources and information on further training. Learn More -
Won-Hyo and Yul-Kok of Tae Kwon Do
$12.95Directed toward green belt, this fully illustrated volume features a special at-a-glance pictorial presentation of each of these taekwondo forms with step-by-step views, foot patterns and overhead photographs. Learn More -
Practical Karate 4: Defense Against Armed Assailants
$12.95Black and white photographic illustrations, 122pp, paperback.Fourth volume of six-volume series. "Comprising chapters on dealing with club and stick attacks, blade and sharp-edged weapon attacks, and multiple armed assailants, this volume presents a realistic approach to dealing with armed attackers for those with a full understanding of karate fundamentals and acquaintance with the basics of weapons usage." Publisher's description. Learn More
