Effective communication between instructor and student is essential if both are to derive y maximum benefit from training.

In any contact sport, including martial arts injuries are unavoidable. Nonetheless, their occurrence can be minimized and when they do take place,

With the televising of boxing programmes an ever-increasing number of people are finding entertainment and enjoyment in this fine old British Sport.

One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training.

There were mythic sports figures before him-Jack Johnson, Babe Ruth, Joe Louis, Joe DiMaggio-but when Cassius Clay burst onto the sports scene

“I AM THE GREATEST," proclaimed the young fighter from Louisville. Most boxing fans criticised this upstart and few believed he had the skills to justify such a statement.

Coming from a humble background, Mr Sosa, learned early in life about the struggles and inner strength necessary for survival.

These interviews with two generations of American martial artists describe how aikido translated from Japan in to an American art

The text combines with the great photos to create an incredible reading experience. Anyone interested in getting more out of the martial arts than physical technique should read this book.

Aiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together. Aikido-a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic forms

Aikido Talks contains interviews with prominent American Aikido students and teachers, who describe their experiences with Aikido's legendary founder, discuss Aikido's philosophy

Analyzes karate techniques commonly preferred by contestants in sport bouts. Explains the kinetic composition of individual fighting actions

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

Great karate champions generally have one factor in common: they have trained with some of the best instructors in the world. Now you can learn the basic fundamentals essential to success in the sport from one of the greatest karate superstars of our time

This book provides guidance for those practising the enormously popular martial art of karate. The author looks at combination techniques