During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, hundreds of fencing manuals were published in Italy and throughout Europe, each summarizing a particular master's techniques and philosophy. Today, thousands of rapier enthusiasts throughout the world study these manuals but until now there has been ...
Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every level of skill and interest and constructed for ...
Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.Features: - the history of the sport- basic rules of play- equipment and safety precautions- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills- action-packed photos showing boys and girls ...
In this new book, Ms. Delza, the leading proponent in the United States of the Wu Style, offers succinct and illuminating comments from her viewpoint as both teacher and practitioner.
Dr. Haha Lung, martial arts expert and author of Mind Manipulation, demonstrates step-by-step how to break through an enemy's defenses to use their fears, insecurities, superstitions, hopes and beliefs against them.
Aikido combines elements of self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, and self-confidence into a complete system for physical and spiritual health. This simple but thorough guide, aimed at both men and women, explains the origins, history, theory, and philosophy of aikido and gives detailed, ...