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The author wrote this book in 1982 to give his students a training manual to supplement their pursuit of the martial arts. This book served as a prototype for his training manuals which go from Orange Belt to 10th Degree Black Belt. It is a progression which builds from one level to the next. This revised edition of Sam Pai Kenpo is being released for historical purposes. Our system has gone through many revisions since I began in February 1966. When I started, there were no names for the self-defense techniques. The instructor just had to call out a right punch or push, and the student at that level would respond with the appropriate technique.This book follows the class protocol step by step, so it will feel like you are attending an actual class in the Dojo. Of course, a book can only take you so far and you are encouraged to find a qualified Kenpo instructor and attend their school for further instruction.

Shorin Ryu is one of the world's major Karate styles. Created and developed by Okinawan masters, this style mixes the traditions and experiences of the ancient art with a modern approach to self-defense. In this work, Master Ota shows key traditional kata and bunkai. Some of the traditional Shorin Ryu forms illustrated in this essential book have never been analyzed this way before. This work is more than a how-to manual; it explores the history and philosophy behind this dynamic and practical method of Karate-do. Containing hundreds of photo illustrations that show the forms step-by-step, this book will be a valuable reference for anyone seeking to learn and understand not only the principles and techniques of Shorin Ryu but also the cultural essence of Okinawan Karate.

Ricardo Arrivabene has firsthand knowledge of the effectiveness of the techniques presented in this book. Today, martial artists of many styles have learned the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to improve their knowledge of ground fighting, and especially how to defeat opponents via armlocks. Included in this book are the most important criteria to learn to develop the important techniques of armlocks as used in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Master Arrivabene shares with the reader the knowledge he has gained through personal experience in the elite of BJJ competition. This book has a great deal to offer to all grappling students, from beginner to black belt level; it also is a unique and enjoyable way to learn about the true and devastating armlocks techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

This definitive book features all the intricacies and details of the choking techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Authored by one of the most reputable masters of the art in the United States, Renato Magno, this work is the final book on the subject. Choking techniques are the heart of a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and no practitioner progresses far in the art without an understanding and detailed knowledge of how to apply them properly in a combat situation. In this innovative study, Renato Magno instructs on the application of a diverse repertoire of choking techniques; he also explains the best countering methods of defense. This book is a fascinating contribution to the Masterclass Brazilian Jiu Jitsu series and will be an invaluable addition to the library of any serious practitioner.

This is a complete presentation of the principles and applications of one of the most effective martial arts styles, written by one of the most sought-after Silat masters of all time, the late Herman Suwanda. The book explores the art and science of this Indonesian combat method. There is a detailed breakdown of the offensive and defensive skills used in Pencak Silat, and the tactical elements of timing, distance, rhythm, cadence, and tempo. The unique principles and techniques of Silat as taught by the late Herman Suwanda are fully described in this authoritative book. It is a true gem by one of the legendaries masters of Pencak Silat.

There is no question that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular styles of martial arts, due to its effectiveness in real combat. The author, Master Gerson Sanginitto, has spent decades studying and analyzing the different component of this revolutionary art. In this detailed book, he reveals step-by-step secrets of the guard used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The guard is analyzed and explained, with all its critical elements from the closed position, the open guard, the spider guard, and other essentials, with clear explanation and precise descriptions. This is the ultimate book on the subject of the guard. Learning this information will give you an arsenal of combinations that will enable you to get complete control over your opponent. A true encyclopedia, this is the only book you'll ever need to learn how to submit your opponents from the guard.

Each generation produces only a handful of great fighters, and Mike Swain and Chuck Jefferson are with- out doubt two of the finest of this gen- eration. In this volume, the authors show the techniques and principles necessary for any student of Mixed Martial Arts to improve the "clinch factor." The information is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Learn the Clinch techniques and strategies of a style that changed the world of combat sports. This book, which will raise your sub- mission grappling proficiency to a new plateau, is for all Submission grappling and Mixed Martial Arts practitioners.

MASTER TERUYUKI OKAZAKI was born June 22, 1931 to a samurai family, in Fukuoka, Japan. After studying aikido, judo and kendo, he began karate training in 1947, joining the Japan Karate Association (JKA), where he studied under both Grand Master Gichin Funakoshi and Master Masatoshi Nakayama. In 1953, Master Okazaki graduated from Takushoku University in Tokyo with a BA in Political Economics. That same year, he helped form the JKA Instructor Training Program along with Master Hidetaka Nishiyama with Master Nakayama's oversight. He later taught at Boei University (considered Japan's West Point), Takushoku University and Tokyo Toritsu University. He also taught the instructor trainees for the JKA Headquarters. Master Okazaki was sent to the United States by JKA Chief Instructor Masatoshi Nakayama in 1961 to help share Shotokan karate with all people throughout the world. This was Grand Master Funakoshi's goal - to share Shotokan karate throughout the world. He established a dojo in Phila- delphia and founded the East Coast Shotokan Karate Association in 1963. In 1977 he founded the International Shoto-kan Karate Federation (ISKF), which is now one of the largest karate organizations in the world. Master Okazaki received the rank of 10th dan in October of 2007. He has been a member of the faculty at Philadelphia's Temple University since 1970, and was also an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel, West Chester and Thomas Jefferson Universities.

The first comprehensive written history of Shotokan karate in any language! In this completely updated edition of the classic bestseller, Randall Hassell presents a masterful tale of the history and evolution of Japan's original and largest karate style, Shotokan. In addition to presenting the compelling story of the style's founder, Gichin Funakoshi, Hassell covers recent developments in the ever-evolving art of Shotokan karate-do. Rare and never-before-published photos complement everything from the Okinawan roots of karate to its development in Japan, the Japan Karate Association, American and international karate organizations, and the current state of the world of Shotokan karate. Also in this edition: The origins and technical value of all Shotokan kata, a genealogy of traditional karate styles, Gichin Funakoshi's 20 precepts, and much more!

In this book, the keys to the Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu system are explained. The three hand sets are shown in detail, along with the application of the key movements. One of the keys to Wing Chun is laying a proper foundation. The first form Siu Lim Tao (Little Idea) is the development of that foundation. While the first form teaches the correct structure of the attacks and defensive movements, it is in Chum Kiu that the student learns to "seek the bridge" and use both hands simultaneously, such as one hand defending while the other attacks. The third form, Biu Gee (Thrusting Fingers), also known as the (First Aid) form, teaches the keys to recovery from the loss of a superior position in fighting. Biu Gee training is one of the keys to learning to focus energy into a strike. Also covered is the Chi Sao (Sticking Hands) training of Wing Chun, as well as the key principles that have made Ip Man Wing Chun one of the most famous Kung Fu systems in the world.

This book is considered by many experts as the ultimate guide to IKA Karate in the styles of Shotokan and Gosoku Ryu, and a "must read" for all Karate prac- titioners. It includes numerous photos and comprehensive information that will vast- ly improve the practitioner's ability. Due largely to their effectiveness, Shotokan and Gosoku Ryu are two of the world's most popular Karate systems. Soke Takayuki Kubota designed this method to overcome a larger and stronger opponent in life-or- death encounters. The purpose of this book is to provide background information on Karate training and its objectives. The art of Karate purposely emphasizes moral abil- ities, rather than physical skills that are in turn viewed as martial virtues. Gosoku Ryu is not a new style of karate-do. It is an evolutionary advancement and re-blending of several traditional methods of empty-hand combat.

It was in Seattle, Washington, where Bruce Lee met a man by the name of Taky Kimura. Taky would not only become one of Bruce's top instructors in the Jun Fan method of Martial Arts, but he would also become Bruce's closest friend and confidant. In this special book, you get a rare insight into the close friendship Bruce and Taky shared through their letters. These letters touched on everything from Martial Arts technique and philosophy, to Bruce's accomplishments within the world of television and film industry. Above all, the letters in this book express the care and appreciation for a man Bruce Lee called his "best friend." Throughout the years, Taky would take these letters out, read them and reflect on the special moments he shared with the "Little Dragon," letters that until now, have never been shown to the public.

The Wing Chun wooden training dummy is a training device designed to correct technique and structure as well as increase power, speed, accuracy, and conditioning. Learn the true Original Ip Man's Wing Chun Wooden Dummy form from Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. This book is a complete step-by-step guide to the Wooden Dummy hands techniques, legs application, and footwork. All the original sections are demonstrated clearly from start to finish, in different camera angles to facilitate easy and accurate learning. There also is a description of each segment and its most common training mistakes to improve not only your technique, but your level of understanding. In addition to teaching the skills on the wooden dummy, Grandmaster Samuel Kwok demonstrates the applications of the wooden dummy training techniques on a partner, giving an excellent idea of the combat effectiveness of each movement.

This excellent work, with more than 800 photos for ease of use, is designed to help students get the most out of the study and training of the five essential Pi Nan kata. Tomiyama Sensei, one of the leading Shito Ryu instructors in the world, not only demonstrates the katas, advising on performance and underlying principles, but also brings together sets of "bunkai" (applications) to aid understanding of the content. It is through the practice of Pi Nan katas and the many and varied applications that practitioners at all levels get a solid foundation for a meaningful study of the art of Karate. This comprehensive work is an indispensable tool for students and teachers alike.

A world Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion and trainer of many top Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters, Rigan Machado reveals the techniques, training, and strategy for dominating and submitting your opponent with leglocks. Time-tested in real competition, Rigan's book is considered by many experts as the ultimate guide to leglock submissions, and a "must read" for all Submission fighters. It includes hundreds of photos and comprehensive information that will vastly improve the practitioner's ability to finish the opponent with devastating leglocks. This unbeatable volume is the only book you'll ever need to learn the leglocks submissions for Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu