# Publisher: Weatherhill (September 2, 2003)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0834805405
# ISBN-13: 978-0834805408
Product Description
This unique work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define armed and unarmed self-defense involving common weapons. More than 1,400 outstanding photographs introduce over 350 practical techniques spanning seven basic classes of weapons--knife, short-stick, staff, cane, rope, common objects, and defense against handguns--the mastery of which provides practitioners with a range of skills that will allow them to wield almost anything as a weapon. Each weapons chapter provides an authoritative overview of important technical principles, tactics, weapon types, grips, stances, and fundamental strikes and blocks, followed by numerous self-defense applications. Introductory chapters cover weapons philosophy, energetic concepts, 106 pressure points, and a visual comparison of different martial arts, making this an invaluable resource for all martial styles. Expertly written and designed by the author of the 1,136-page Hapkido--widely acclaimed the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art--this exceptional work is designed to stand alone, or function as a companion text with the author's other works on martial techniques and anatomy. Regardless of the style you practice, these books will enrich your training, improve your technique, and deepen your understanding of the unique qualities embodied in your own martial art.
About the Author
Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected artist, designer, educator, and martial arts master, who has practiced martial arts for more than 30 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of twelve works, including a unique series of general martial arts books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts. To learn more, Google search: Marc Tedeschi or marctedeschi.
# Publisher: Bench Pr Intl (June 1, 1998)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 096704300X
# ISBN-13: 978-0967043005
Product Description
This manual uses over 600 pages, 3,500 images, and 100,000 words to display many hundreds of mixed martial arts techniques, from striking, to takedowns, to ground control, to submission.
About the Author
Author Kirik Jenness has nearly 30 years experience in the martial arts, runs The World's Best Source for Mixed Martial Arts Information, and is the Commissioner of the North American Grappling Association.
