Combat sports & self-defence
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text, Hardcover/Gichin Funakoshi
Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give…Catre Magazin -
Krav Maga Weapon Defenses: The Contact Combat System of the Israel Defense Forces, Paperback/David Kahn
Winner 2013 USA Best Books AwardWinner - 2013 IP's Book Award Finalist 2013 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine Regardless of strength, size, age, or gender, you can…Catre Magazin -
Say Uncle!: Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling and the Roots of Ultimate Fighting, Pro Wrestling & Modern Grappling, Paperback/Jake Shannon
Includes explanations of the methods of catch-as-catch and is accompanied by clear illustrations that show how to use them most effectively, and the background of this unique sport is traced…Catre Magazin -
Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali: The Tribute, Hardcover/Editors of Sports Illustrated
The definitive tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, an American original.From his unlikely transformation from Louisville Golden Gloves winner to Olympic gold medalist to three-time heavyweight…Catre Magazin -
Scientific Boxing: The Deluxe Edition, Paperback/James J. Corbett
In 1892, "Gentleman" James J. Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Using his own "scientific boxing" techniques, Corbett delivered a blistering lesson to…Catre Magazin -
Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts, Paperback/Sang H. Kim
A guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice. It…Catre Magazin -
A Path of Mastery: Lessons on Wing Chun and Life from Sifu Francis Fong, Paperback/Jim Brault
With over 50 years of experience in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Sifu Francis Fong is recognized as one of the top Wing Chun instructors and martial artists in the world.…Catre Magazin -
The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete Instructional Guide, Paperback/Joe Varady
NINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERTThis book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the…Catre Magazin -
The Million Dollar Man: Jack Dempsey, Paperback/Brennan Thomas
Jack Dempsey was instrumental in creating the first million-dollar gate. That momentous event occurred in 1921 when he faced Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight champion. Dempsey went on to annihilate…Catre Magazin -
Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido, Paperback/Walther Von Krenner
Atemi: The Thunder and Lightning of Aikido revisits the source of the art by teaching the striking methods that made Ueshiba's techniques so effective. This is the most comprehensive text…Catre Magazin -
Get Tough!: How to Win in Hand to Hand Fighting, Paperback/W. E. Fairbairn
Contributor(s): Author: W. E. Fairbairn This book, by the man who taught them, shows how the British Commandos fought in the Second World War in unarmed hand-to hand combat. It…Catre Magazin -
Cold Steel, Paperback/John Styers
Cold Steel (originally published by Leatherneck magazine), was the Marine bible of unarmed combat. Emphasizing the practice aspect of bayonet, knife and stick fighting, this rare volume also provides short…Catre Magazin -
The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial Arts, Hardcover/Guy Windsor
'Benefit from the experience of one of the most accomplished experts in the field. A must-read for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.' Roland Warzecha, DIMICATOR The warriors, knights and duellists…Catre Magazin -
Put ’em Down, Take ’em Out!: Knife Fighting Techniques from Folsom Prison: Knife Fighting Techniques from Folsom Prison, Paperback/Don Pentecost
Forget what you've seen in movies and on television--a knife attack is usually fast, furious, and often fatal. When it comes to increasing your chances of surviving, even the best…Catre Magazin -
Wrestling for Beginners, Paperback/Tom Jarman
At any level of wrestling competition, the basic fundamentals are essential to success in the sport. Wrestling for Beginners gives novice wrestlers those techniques that serve as the foundation for…Catre Magazin -
The Text Book of Boxing: The Deluxe Edition, Paperback/Jim Driscoll
``The Text Book of Boxing`` is one of the most important boxing books of all time. First published in 1914 and written by England's finest fighter, ``The Text Book of…Catre Magazin -
Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World’s Most Popular Martial Art, Paperback/Yeon Hee Park
Tae Kwon Do is more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defense, exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to improve oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Over 400 million students in…Catre Magazin -
The Complete Ninja: The Secret World Revealed, Hardcover/Masaaki Hatsumi
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The ninja were the true embodiment of budo, the warrior spirit. Rather than using techniques of assassination to protect themselves, ninja relied on their senses, and…Catre Magazin -
Tai Chi Illustrated, Paperback/Master Pixiang Qiu
Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi…Catre Magazin -
Irish Swordsmanship: Fencing and Dueling in Eighteenth Century Ireland, Hardcover/Ben Miller
Contributor(s): Author: Ben Miller During the eighteenth century, Ireland was Europe's wild west, where the sword was the constant companion of every gentleman, soldier, and rogue. Here, in the dimly…Catre Magazin -
Muye Dobo Tongji: Complete Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts, Paperback/Duk-Moo Yi
In 1789, King Chongjo, ruler of the Yi dynasty, ordered General Yi Duk-moo to compile an official textbook on all martial art forms present in Korea. The result, the Muye…Catre Magazin -
The Straight Left and How to Cultivate It: The Deluxe Edition, Paperback/Jim Driscoll
A sought-after classic in the field of boxing that has inspired and influenced countless champions, ``The Straight Left and How to Cultivate It`` is now available for a new generation.…Catre Magazin -
Complete Taekwondo Poomsae: The Official Taegeuk, Palgawe and Black Belt Forms of Taekwondo, Paperback/Kyu Hyung Lee
The most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive…Catre Magazin -
Cheng Hsin: The Principals of Effortless Power, Paperback/Peter Ralston
Every once in a while you find a high impact book. Something that awakens something deep within and lasts forever. This is the one. It is a book that you…Catre Magazin -
Mastering Jujitsu, Paperback/Renzo Gracie
In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie…Catre Magazin -
Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method–For Fitness and Self-Defense, Paperback/David Kahn
Master the moves of krav maga-- the international self-defense and physical fitness sensation Increasingly popular around the world, krav maga is the renowned hand-to-hand Martial Arts defense fighting designed by…Catre Magazin -
Wing Chun Wisdom: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, Hardcover/Alan Gibson
A ground-breaking synthesis of cultural history, myth-busting and technical training tips. Alan Gibson makes sense of the fabled internal skills of the Kung fu masters and shines a light on…Catre Magazin -
A Study of Taijiquan, Paperback/Sun Lutang
This extensively illustrated primer is the first English edition of Sun's classic 1919 book which explores both the theory and practice of the style, with emphasis on movements and postures.…Catre Magazin -
The Flower of Battle: MS Ludwig Xv13, Hardcover/Colin Hatcher
Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to…Catre Magazin -
The Warrior Diet: Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse for High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body, Paperback/Ori Hofmekler
Along with the many benefits of leisure-class living comes obesity and its attendant ailments. In The Warrior Diet, Ori Hofmekler looks not forward but backward for a solution-to the primal…Catre Magazin -
Fencing: Techniques of Foil, Epee and Sabre, Hardcover/Brian Pitman
This guide to fencing includes over 100 action photographs, demonstration sequences, and line drawings to help the reader put its advice into practice. It introduces the weapons and clarifies the…Catre Magazin -
The Swordsman’s Companion, Paperback/Guy Windsor
A complete beginner's guide to training in medieval Italian longsword. This book covers everything from choosing a sword, to warming up, to fencing. Full of set drills and clear descriptions,…Catre Magazin -
Masters of Perception: Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts, Paperback/Jan Diepersloot
Divided into four parts, this book describes the developmental stages of the internal martial artist. The first requirement lies in the constant cultivation and maintenance of proper posture and breathing…Catre Magazin -
The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki, Hardcover/Morihei Ueshiba
With its message of universal harmony, the martial art of Aikido is attracting an ever-expanding number of followers all around the world. There are now 1,600,000 Aikido practitioners in 90…Catre Magazin -
On the Warrior’s Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Marital Arts Mythology, Paperback/Daniele Bolelli
The urge to forge one's character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a collection of fighting techniques,…Catre Magazin -
Vital Point Strikes: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports, Paperback/Sang H. Kim
Discusses vital point strikes for self-defense and combat sports. This book offers information about the type of techniques that work for vital point striking including a discussion of fighting zones…Catre Magazin -
Nxt: The Future Is Now, Hardcover/Jon Robinson
The first comprehensive book on WWE’s hottest brandNXT: The Future Is Now follows the rise of WWE’s popular NXT brand from its conception to the brink of taking over WWE…Catre Magazin -
Best Karate, Volume 4: Kumite 2, Paperback/Masatoshi Nakayama
This book complements volume 3 of this series and, like the earlier volume, includes writings of masters of the martial arts to guide the student toward spiritual awareness and mental…Catre Magazin -
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and Mma: How to Maximize Your Hand Speed, Foot Speed, Punching Speed, Kicking Speed, Wrestling Speed,, Paperback/J. Barnes
The #1 Speed Training System for Martial Arts, Boxing, MMA, and Wrestling. Double Your Combat Speed Within Weeks. Based on proven training methods of martial arts masters, such as Bruce…Catre Magazin -
The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest: Philippo Vadi’s de Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi with an Introduction, Translation, Commentary, and Glossary, Hardcover/Guy Windsor
Contributor(s): Author: Guy Windsor Author: Philippo Vadi "Guy has the rare talent of making this material accessible" -Neal Stephenson (from his Foreword to Swordfighting ) "Guy Windsor's greatest gift to…Catre Magazin -
Krav Maga Professional Tactics: The Contact Combat System of the Israeli Martial Arts, Paperback/David Kahn
WINNER - Sports, 2016 Best Books Award BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME TMIsraeli krav maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. Krav maga…Catre Magazin -
Samurai Swordsmanship: The Batto, Kenjutsu, and Tameshiri of Eishin-Ryu, Paperback/Masayuki Shimabukuro
Describing the principles and techniques that define Japan s most popular style of swordsmanship, this martial arts manual gives practitioners master-level instruction. This book is a collection of the most…Catre Magazin -
Balintawak Eskrima, Paperback/Sam L. Buot
Eskrima stick fighting is indigenous to the Philippines and in the 1950s one of the most popular styles emerged: Balintawak. To appreciate Anciong Bacon's Balintawak Eskrima, you have to understand…Catre Magazin -
Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, Hardcover/Paige Vanzant
AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING As a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of…Catre Magazin -
Jiu-Jitsu University, Paperback/Saulo Ribeiro
Saulo Ribeiro--six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion--is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University , Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary…Catre Magazin -
Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women’s Wrestling, Paperback/Pat Laprade
Documenting the rise of women’s wrestling from sideshow to WWE main eventSisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women’s wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late…Catre Magazin -
The Kenpo Karate Compendium: The Forms and Sets of American Kenpo, Paperback/Lee Wedlake
The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the "Father of American Karate," Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and…Catre Magazin