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 dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.Joe Varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert. He guides readers through such fundamen...

Emeric Varady’s bodybuilding buddy Sandor Vass collaborates with him again, this time not just as a translator and editor, but as a co-author. Vass tells his own story of his friendship with Rezső, a supposedly straight and self-proclaimed “gay for pay” young muscle stud who is anxious about his upcoming gay porn debut. Rezső decides that he’d better practice a few basic gay sexual techniques before he reports for duty on the set. He turns to Sandor, asking him to mentor him. Sandor, the o...

It’s good news when one of Budapest’s historic bathhouses, closed for many years, is purchased by a wealthy American, who has the building restored to its former grandeur and reopened for business. The place is once again a perfect refuge for men who want to relax, swim, soak in hot water, and work up a sweat while “taking the steam.” But, under the new ownership and management, the bathhouse revives another tradition. It’s where gay and bisexual men go to find casual sex partners. This is...

Serving time in a medium-security Hungarian prison, bodybuilder Adam struggles to adjust to life behind bars. Forced to submit to the facility’s rules and regulations, and under constant scrutiny by the guards, Adam consoles himself by pumping iron in the prison’s gym. Being big and strong, and physically intimidating, can give an inmate a clear advantage. And Adam soon discovers that one thing he doesn’t have to worry about is celibacy. Furtive sexual relationships thrive behind the priso...

The Art and Science of Self Defense Training provides you with a condensed system of distilled self-defense skills and techniques, each carefully selected for its reliability in a high stress environment. Topics include situational awareness, avoidance, and how to take action should you need to physically defend yourself.Martial arts, combat sports, and self-defense are different realms; although interconnected they are not entirely the same. — Th...

Tadeusz is excited when he meets one of Hungary’s celebrities— István Szabó, a bodybuilder, porn actor, and escort. Not the least bit spoiled by his success, István turns out to be just a regular guy—well, as “regular” as such a stand-out handsome, well-built, sexy stud can be! But the two men’s chance encounter is only the beginning of their relationship. Tadeusz is stunned when István asks him, “Have you ever thought about performing in porn?” and wants to recruit Tadeusz for his upcomin...

When an extremely macho African-American businessman and bodybuilder comes to work and train in Budapest, he causes a sensation among the city’s gay population. Every Hungarian muscle man finds the dusky-skinned and very virile foreigner exotic, intriguing, and worthy of his sexual advances. At first the American man, Caleb, is thrilled to be the center of so much attention. But he soon begins to have misgivings. Is he being reduced to a mere sex object? Is he being fetishized? Can the whi...

The best of both Eastern and Western Sword Fighting TechniquesSword fighting is a vigorous activity that develops strength, speed, and overall physical fitness. It also promotes mental acuity and quick thinking. Once you have developed the requisite skills to the point where you no longer have to think about them to perform them properly, you can focus your attention on out-witting your opponent in an exciting game of physical chess.The Art and Science ...

Who’s afraid of a big, bad cop? No gay man in Budapest, that's for sure! Pumping iron has transformed a strapping young Hungarian lad into the epitome of mature, muscular manhood. Our hero’s dedication to his career as a police officer doesn’t prevent him from enjoying himself when he’s off duty. This cop likes his sex the way he likes his workouts. Hard, hot, sweaty, and unsparing! And with a few surprises along the way.

When Emma Harris, a celebrated mystery writer, moves to Ashville to escape a public scandal, she hopes for a fresh start. She finds herself in a scenic town with a hidden past. As Emma explores Ashville, its beauty and warm community are spoiled by unspoken rules and strange secrets. Her curiosity is piqued by a mysterious artist, John, and the sudden disappearance of Lily Carter, a bright teenager. Determined to unveil the truth, Emma teams up with Jack Sullivan, a retired detective with ...

Emeric Varady and Sandor Vass write about themselves in the third person, creating quasi-fictional characters based on themselves, in this tale about how a rustic lad learns the ways of the world. It’s an old and familiar story. Marton has grown up on a farm in a rural area of Hungary. Frustrated by the limited economic opportunities in his isolated small community, like many young men he decides to seek his fortune in Budapest. The fact that his cousin Sandor lives in the metropolis, lead...

When a solo trumpet sends the blues out into the night, the mournful sound can evoke longing and unfilled desire. But body language can be just as eloquent, when men get together and try to forget their loneliness for a few stolen hours of passion. On an unseasonably cold, rainy spring evening in Budapest, an amateur trumpet player performs at a coffee shop’s open mic night. His playing is admired by a younger man, who strikes up a conversation with him. Soon, the trumpeter’s embouchure is...