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.

Discusses the connection between martial arts and spiritual awareness in several cultures, and shows techniques for using the mind and body as a weapon

The kata form an integral part of the karate training syllabus and act as templates through which the vast range. of different moves can be practised

The purpose of existence cannot depend on the invention of a new materialistic dialectic led by our assembled scientific priesthood.

Pulitzer prize nominee and William Hill award-winning writer Thomas Hauser’s tribute to Ali, the greatest sporting icon the world has ever seen.

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.

This book sets out, examines and defines the techniques, methods and practices that make up the training of a kick-boxer.

A book for both the beginner and the more experienced practitioner. The goal of the authors is to help you build inner strength ... the warrior spirit that will enable you to accomplish all of your worthwhile goals in life. Fully illustrated.

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

In 1965 Sifu Kuo Lien- Ying, a Chinese master of Tai- Chi Chuan, brought with him to the United States the traditional form of Tai-Chi from which the many other family-named forms were derived.

Follow the path of budo the warriors code of conduct as it unfolds in the life of karate master Kancho Joko Ninomiya.

Meet Dave Hazard. He's a world class martial artist - a 7th dan black belt in Shotokan karate - who is as respected in the tough streets, bars and clubs of the East End of London