Taekwondo Self-Defense


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Sang H Kim adapts traditional Taekwondo skills for the modern day Taekwondo classroom. The self-defence techniques presented blend Taekwondo kicking, blocking and striking skills with locks, throws and takedowns drawn from other Korean self-defence arts. Learn how to use your Taekwondo skills to defend against a wide variety of common empty hand attacks including holds, locks, chokes, punches, kicks and pins. Plus, learn defences against an attacker wielding a blunt weapon, knife or gun. Each defensive scenario is illustrated with high quality photographs and explained in step-by-step detail that includes key points to successfully applying advanced techniques, multiple ways of defending against the most common attacks and alternative responses to help you prepare for the fluid reality of a real-life self-defence situation. Features defences against: Strikes; Punches; Arm Locks; Wrist & Arm Grabs; Wrist Locks; Bear Hugs; Kicks; Tackling; Ground Pins; Choking; Headlocks; Club & Stick Attacks; Gun Attacks; Knife Attacks.




SHOTOKAN KARATE: PRACTICAL COMBAT KARATE FOR THE STREET


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Shotokan Karate is one of the most effective forms of self-defense but it is this area that is most ignored in traditional Shotokan dojos. This modest manual is different from most Shotokan Karate texts because it focuses on the self-defense application of karate. Traditional Shotokan karate concentrates on three primary areas. They are basics or Kihon, Kata or forms, and sparring or kumite. The sparring may consist of five times sparring, three times sparring, one time sparring, semi-free sparring and free sparring. Self-defense training is seldom practiced and this manual hopes to fill that gap for students of Shotokan and other traditional styles of Karate. This manual covers the basic principles of self-defense, use of force factors in self-defense, simple and effective self-defense techniques to counter arm grabs, body grabs, choke attacks, punching and kicking attack counters, club attacks, knife attacks, gun attacks, ground attacks and multiple attacker self-defense techniques.




Street Karate


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Street Karate consists of 35 real-life case studies of men and women from all walks of life who used simple karate techniques to successfully defend themselves against muggers, rapists, murderers, carjackers and other bad guys. Find out how they did it and see how you can protect yourself from similar attacks by learning these brutally effective, street-proven strikes.




Practical Karate


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Kyokushinkai Karate Self Defense for All


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The book is published in English by Alfonso Torregrossa, Shihan of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Renshinkan 7th dan and Instructor of Kyokushin Karate 3nd Dan under Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa 9th dan, one of the most highly respected and influential Karateka in the world of the Kyokushin Karate . Alfonso Torregrossa has written several books on martial arts, including Karate is life - Kyokushin Karate . Mas Oyama he creatively developed Kyokushin Karate through the wealth of knowledge and experiences he attained from a variety of martial art sources. Sosai Oyama was very proficient in Daito-Ryu-Aiki-Jitsu (his direct instructor was Kotaro Yoshida), It is from this martial art discipline that a majority of Sosai Oyama's self-defense movements and tech- niques were derived and developed from. Sosai Oyama teached this technique during his life, but during the 80's years he develloped more in the fight competition side, more populary, it's for that today Kyokushin is a lot of based on the competition. Some school practice self defense Kyokushin, but in generaly, it is unfortunately forget. The job of Sensei Alfonso is to bring his teachings to light, that's why he wrote this book. Alfonso Torregrossa Sensei shows you the magnificent Self Defense of Kyokushin Karate 護身術極真カラテ . He explains how to defend yourself in various attack situations in a simple step-by-step manner. The book contains 200 pictures with different self-defense applications that you can easily master. You'll learn about this comprehensive Kyokushin Self-Defense technique. The book contains the history of Kyokushin Karate, its origins and how it grew to be an international phenomenon. No matter who you are, self-defense is important in the world we live in Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves in a world filled with violent attacks, bullying and so much more.




Karate; The Art of “Empty Hand” Fighting


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Master the techniques and theory of Japanese Karate with this easy-to-follow, illustrated martial arts guide. Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting has inspired hundreds of thousands of karateka, and it remains one of the finest texts available on the technique, art, and spirit of karatedo. This definitive volume is a systematic presentation of the art of traditional Japanese karate. An easily accessible martial arts manual illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, this comprehensive karate book gives step-by-step explanations and thorough analysis of all the basic movements and techniques of karate. Topics of Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting" include: The history of Karate The theories and principle of Karate The best training and exercise methods Karate techniques like stance, blocking and attacks Defenses against weapons




When the Fight Goes to the Ground


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This instructional Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu book & DVD combo offers a complete guide to ground fighting principles and techniques to use when the fight goes to the ground. In a street defense scenario, the ground is a dangerous place to be. While it's a good idea to learn defensive strategies for ground fighting actively, it is important to put those skills into the context of how you want to use them. Whether you're an experienced submission-grappling competitor, a traditional martial artist training in a stand-up striking style, or law enforcement professional, Ground Defense provides you with an essential system of self-protection for street-oriented ground scenarios. When the Fight Goes to the Ground establishes the risks and hazards of various ground defense scenarios, presenting effective strategies for neutralizing and minimizing them. You will learn a wide range of tools for defense, including the targeting of vital areas, body shifting/control techniques, and the concept of "weapons of opportunity." All of these techniques are easy to learn and apply, providing an adaptable skill set for anyone, regardless of size, strength or gender. These tools are then shown in various combinations, with examples of how to use them against specific types of attacks, including simple hold-downs, ground and pound, submission grappling pins, chokes, arm locks, leg locks, knife attacks and multiple assailant scenarios. In addition, this martial arts book gives you useful training suggestions and regimens, addressing graduated skill development, challenges presented by different body types, and safety practices at all levels of training.




The Way of Kata


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readers will learn 15 general principles for uncovering the self-defense applications from their kata.




Deadly Karate Blows


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The most authoritative and respected book in its field has been completely revised and updated. A team of medical experts and martial artists devoted three years to researching and compiling an accurate, detailed report of the injury potential of karate strikes.




Sai, Karate Weapon of Self-defense


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This fully illustrated book covers gripping, flipping, stances, blocks, karate and sai similarities, movements, footwork, combinations and sparring. Fumio Demura is an expert in traditional karate weapons and an international ambassador of karate.