“There is a world of ideas out there that martial artists need to consider or else the world will pass them by and they will become obsolete.” – Keith VargoFor the first time, the thoughtful writings of Keith Vargo, the popular author of Black Belt’s Way of the Warrior column, are compiled in Philosophy of Fighting: Morals and Motivations of the Modern Warrior. Comprising a decade’s worth of discourses, the book allows readers to explore the stimulating ideas, obs...

RESPECTED, REVERED—AND EXPENDABLEPain. Getting ripped off. Watching your potential wither on the vine due to contractual disputes that arise when people view you as their property. More pain. For the upper echelon of professional athletes in mixed martial arts, like can resemble the nightmare, described by Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now, of a snail traversing the edge of a razorblade.Pound for Pound traces the five greatest fighters of al...

Long before Brazilian jiu-jitsu came to the United States, George Kirby wrote a book that would shape America’s understanding of jujitsu for decades to come.This seminal primer by Black Belt Hall of Fame member George Kirby is the perfect place to begin a journey toward jujitsu mastery. As the expanded edition of the original book that launched Kirby’s five-volume series, Jujitsu: Basic Techniques of the Gentle Art will help advanced practitioners and new...

"D'autres pensent qu'étudier la Voie de la tactique ne peut servir à rien au moment où l'on en a besoin. S'il en est ainsi, il faut alors s'exercer à la tactique de telle façon qu'elle soit utile à n'importe quel moment et il faut l'enseigner de telle manière qu'elle soit applicable à tous les domaines. C'est en cela que consiste la vraie Voie de la tactique". -MiyamotoPaperback book also available

It’s an unmistakable light; that of a glowing computer screen in a dark room.For Dave “Vicious” Cross it was becoming part of his nightly routine. His obsession with social media and the internet was flourishing at the expense of the things that truly mattered in life.There was his beautiful girlfriend, his job doing what he loved and his dreams of becoming a world renowned mixed martial arts fighter and all were falling by the wayside as he started to spend more and more t...

Have you ever wondered how your sensei seems to capture and redirect his opponent’s energy so effectively and effortlessly?In Advanced Jujitsu: The Science Behind the Gentle Art, American Ju-Jitsu Association co-founder George Kirby explains how and why your sensei seems to have access to strength and energy that goes beyond his verbal explanations.Transcending the mere memorization of kata, forms and techniques, George Kirby leads you through advanced con...

Kama: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense, by Fumio Demura, is available for the first time in 20 years! The new digital version of Kama is a must-have for all martial arts enthusiasts and students of martial arts techniques. Bonus content includes four Black Belt magazine interviews with Demura, one of the most highly respected and influential karateka in the world today and master of ancient self-defense weapons.

Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo—developed by the Soviet Red Army—became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality and encompassing training regimen is Systema. Originally created for Russian Special Operations Units, Systema’s teaching gradually spread world-wide after ...

Renowned silat instructor Burton Richardson, who has cross-trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kali, jeet kune do and muay Thai, reveals what his knowledge of those systems and MMA helped him identify as the best silat tactics and techniques for modern self-defense.    His Silat for the Street breaks down fights into various sections to make them more readily understandable. They include the following: • Footwork — These movement patterns will give you the advantage when ...

this book reveals some of the hidden secrets of the karate grand masters. it is meant for reference purposes only.

Sandbag Training For MMA & Combat Sports is the indispensable guide for anyone who wants to improve their strength and conditioning for combat. You'll learn: Why sandbag training is perfect for MMA & Combat Sport Athletes How to construct your own sandbag How to master over 60 of the most effective sandbag training exercises for MMA & Combat Sports This book is ideal for anyone who wants to: Build devastating...

This book is for beginners who want to practise swordsmanship, and need to know what kind of sword to buy. It covers what to look for in safe training weapons, as well as the ideal range of length, weight and other specifications for each major European sword type, including: Falchion, Arming Sword, Longsword, Sidesword, Rapier, Backsword, and Smallsword. It also covers choosing a supplier.Guy Windsor is a professional researcher and teacher of historical European swordsmanship, an...