Catherine Fox is not your typical martial artist. Her initiation into the sacred rites of judo began not in a dojo in Tokyo but in the Tunnel Cement Works in Pitston

Chi Kung is a system of exercise from China, combining gentle movement, or stillness, with calm, regular breathing. Find out how these easy-to-follow routines help to relax the body and focus the mind.

The martial arts of Southeast Asia, China and Japan have as their ultimate aim mastery over self, complete awareness, and harmony with gravity and body structure.

As a martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat?

Who has not been through this? You learn a kata, you practice it a few times, and then put it aside. And so it often happens that

Exciting and high-energy, Aikido keeps growing in popu-larity. This martial art uses an irresistible and challenging mix of flexibility, speed, and agility.

The Shorokan and Shorokai forms of Karate Do were created by the founder of modern day karate, Master Gichin Funakoshi,

It is the only up-to-date and official training manual of the Tae Kwon-do Association of Great Britain and it covers the four novice grades which are incorporated into the White and Yellow Belts.

Aimed at anyone interested in taking up karate as well as those already in training, this book covers all the important aspects of this popular martial art

Aikido Ground Fighting is a unique look at the roots of Aikido and a provocative glimpse into its future, exploring how traditional standing techniques

"One of the most comprehensive and most lavishly illustrated expositions of the art that have come to my notice outside Japan." With these words one of Britain's best-known Judo black belts summed up his report on this book.

These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.

As always, the most important of my Tai li disciplines is to know when to stop the thinking words and start the dancing. My spirit takes my mindbody out to my garden and up to my roof studio,

This practical guide reveals how your vital energy is directly connected to your overall health and well-being and shows you how to access it through straightforward techniques and exercises.