The 3nd of 3 volumes includes hundreds of pages and photographs presenting the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. Each volume will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-han...

There has been a lack of reliable academic studies regarding Filipino martial arts that have uniquely developed in the Philippine archipelago. This anthology assembles pioneering scholarly materials valuable for any interested in the Filipino combatives, as well as chapters specifically on the practice.

Criminals, police, military forces, and civilians practice martial arts which often utilize weapons. One major difference is weather or not the weapons are handled according to legal guidelines. This special anthology includes insightful writings that focus on aspects of martial arts as they are practiced and used by different people on both sides of the law.

Meet Uncle Hobart, a pugnacious yet lovable rogue who will take you on a whirlwind adventure alongside his long-suffer nephew. From hunting an ostrich with a smelly sock to visiting France in a homemade balloon, exploding the farm's best cow, and even shooting the world's only homing pig, Uncle Hobart's antics will leave you in stitches. With his simple yet profound philosophy of: "Everything's okay, so long as there's plenty 'o beer ter be drunk," Uncle Hobart is a character you'll love t...