This is an introduction to Taoism examining the background of the way and relating Taoist thought to ethics, the natural world and to Chinese art and symbolism.

This book has been produced with the intention of making clear the small details which are essential if proper, useful training is to be achieved in Wing Chun Kung Fu.

The violence of twelfth-century Japan explodes in this half-legendary, half-true story of a violent man who becomes a folk hero.

The Martial Arts Athlete answers questions that today's competitors must know to succeed-should you do push-ups or lift weights?

The aim of an athletic conditioning program is to develop muscular strength, heart-lung fitness, and flexibility. The Western approach is to treat these three major components of fitness as separate, with dedicated activities for each.

A Journey into secret worlds of martial arts - By John F Gilbey

Nestor Capoeira, a long-time teacher of capoeira and noted mestre (master), begins this revised edition of his bestseller with an in-depth history of the Brazilian art

Aikido, karate, kendo, judo ... the very names of these oriental martial arts conjure up visions of invincible power, secret skills and a mystic philosophy.

THOMAS GLOVER arrived in Nagasaki in 1859, just as Japan was opening to the West. Within a few years he had played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate

In ancient times a great warrior named Musashi devoted his last years to the task of setting down the samurai secret that he alone knew.

THE MARTIAL SPIRIT is an introduction to the origin, philosophy, and psychology of the martial arts.

Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves") is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction in the philosophy and code.