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A Martial Art or Self Defence allows you to get fit and stay healthy while learning to defend yourself. Increased flexibility, sharpened reflexes, lean muscles and self confidence with a group of like minded people. Many styles are traditional or have developed from traditional styles - most modern styles an amalgam of traditional techniques. Whether traditional or not, choose a style that suits your needs and read about it here.. |
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Tae Kwondo, Karate, Aikido, Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Dendo Iaido.
Focusing your body and mind on an ancient discipline can contribute towards a sense of harmony and well-being, and in today's fast-paced world more people are turning to the martial arts to alleviate stress and keep fit.
From Tae Kwondo and Judo to Tai Chi and Shinto Ryu, an ideal discipline to suit everyone.
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For anyone interested in their quality of life, a karate expert delivers an inspiring and essential guide to the spiritual wisdom of the martial arts. A well grounded step-by-step approach to applying the warrior mind-set to life's daily challenges.
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Imi Sde-Or and Eyal Yanilow have put together a comprehensive self-defence guide based on the Israeli system of unarmed combat. Krav Maga demonstrates basic strategies for self-defence against various types of armed assault. In addition to physical techniques, the authors discuss the mental approaches to a violent encounter.
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How to neutralise an opponent Essential footwork, positioning and manoeuvres And self-defence principles for women. By using common sense, taking basic precautions, and presenting yourself in a confident manner you can minimise the chances of being attacked. But if you are, David Kahn's lessons will help you to overcome your opponent and keep yourself safe.
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Budo, or the practice of traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is about more than learning how to fight. Real budo is a way of seeking and grasping meaning in life. Traditional Japanese martial arts have close ties to Zen Buddhism, and students of iaido, kendo, aikido, judo, and karate-do, among others, are required to work
tirelessly to refine body, mind, and spirit.
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'Martial Arts Techniques For Law Enforcemen' provides practical advice to law enforcement officers so that they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty. Techniques and defensive tactics are taken from a variety of martial arts forms that specifically cater to the situations unique to police officers. Readers will learn strikes and kicks.........
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Even if you only have a few minutes to spare in your busy day, the power to heal and soothe is at your fingertips! This dip-in book presents quick, easy massage and acupressure treatments that you can use throughout the day to help increase vitality and bring immediate relief to the common symptoms of stress. With beautiful photography and clear step-by-step instructions.
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Predecessor of Judo and precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, Jujitsu is a martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal days. For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors of the Tokyo police department, ..........
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Inside you will find everything you need to reach the rank of Black Belt in most Taekwondo schools. With over 1400 illustrations, this reissued edition preserves the quality of the critically acclaimed cloth edition used by thousands of students over the last 30 years.
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Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books.
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Thirteen volumes, each self-contained, provide all the instruction you need to understand and practice the martial art of your choice With each book dedicated to an individual martial art or group, this series provides an unparalleled introduction to the world's most popular forms of unarmed combat Each book provides a brief history of the art, its philosophy, ..................
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Hyams emphasizes crucial aspects of the martial arts that have been all but lost since their import into the West: the Zen objectives of serenity of spirit, tranquility of mind, and firmness of will.
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Based on the author's extensive experience with such past masters as Wang Shu Jin, this book clearly explains how the awareness and development of chi energy in the mind, body, and spirit give the internal martial arts their strength and edge over external disciplines like tae kwon do, karate, and kung fu.
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This illustrated book is a thorough and authoritative guide to all the major forms of martial arts that have emerged from Japan, covering the culture, application and forms of dozens of disciplines from Judo to Jo-jutsu, Aikido to Sumo, Karate to Kyudo.
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Providing an overview of the history and philosophies of martial arts, this book goes beyond Hollywood's flying fists and quick kicks, to the wisdom and real-life background of these ancient disciplines. Through stories, learn about the samurai who preferred to use strategy over violence, meet the female ninjas known as Deadly Flowers and the last ninja, Seiko Fujita, ........
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Featuring original writings by the founders of some of the world's most popular karate styles, this volume includes untranslated texts by Miyagi Chojun, Mabina Kenwa, Motobu Choki - each of them founders of their own schools of karate.
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