Explains and illustrates in step-by-step photographs all the self-defense movements used in the Oriental fighting arts

An introduction to the techniques of modern judo and their applications plus a short section on traditional judo.

Self-Defense Nerve Centers and Pressure Points is a practical guide to the most effective weaponless self-defense using the least possible force and selecting the lowest-risk-of-injury body targets. Addressing himself to the individual who has basic or moderate skill, Mr. Tegner explains how and why vulnerable body areas can be used for street defense. He discusses the importance of understanding the possible and probable effects of hitting at various body areas. He introduces modern knowledge and a modern vocabulary to a subject which has been obscured by myth and legend. He evaluates the so-called "deadly" blows and the "secrets" of the fighting arts in terms of acceptable scientific evidence and the reality of human anatomy. He corrects misconceptions about where and how to strike blows for practical self-defense as opposed to point targets used in stylized martial arts and contest matches. Students of any style of any of the martial arts specialties and teachers of self-defense and sport skills will find much valuable source material in this book. Book jacket.

Shotokan Karate is one of the most effective forms of self-defense but it is this area that is most ignored in traditional Shotokan dojos. This modest manual is different from most Shotokan Karate texts because it focuses on the self-defense application of karate. Traditional Shotokan karate concentrates on three primary areas. They are basics or Kihon, Kata or forms, and sparring or kumite. The sparring may consist of five times sparring, three times sparring, one time sparring, semi-free sparring and free sparring. Self-defense training is seldom practiced and this manual hopes to fill that gap for students of Shotokan and other traditional styles of Karate. This manual covers the basic principles of self-defense, use of force factors in self-defense, simple and effective self-defense techniques to counter arm grabs, body grabs, choke attacks, punching and kicking attack counters, club attacks, knife attacks, gun attacks, ground attacks and multiple attacker self-defense techniques.

An introduction to karate techniques from basic to advanced, emphasizing safety, health, and fitness.

Find more similar books at www.StrongmanBooks.com Bruce Tegner was a famous judo champion. Literally born into the martial arts he taught for many years including the U.S. armed forces. He also work in Hollywood as a movie fight choreographer. Many marital artists didn't like him because of his message of stripping away what was traditional yet impractical. In this book Bruce Tegner shows you a total of 133 different isometric exercises you can use with no equipment all of which are shown in photographs. It only takes 10 seconds an exercise. 4 Simple and Complete Programs for Men and Women A plan for people with no time to exercise Exercise to fit into your daily routine Exercises to do with your family and friends

The word Ketsugo means combination. In essence it is a combination of the best and most effective self defense moves from the greatest methods of hand-to-hand combat ever devised. To practice Ketsugo is to practice the combined, unbeatable fighting arts of Aikido, Yawara, Ate-Waza, Karate, Savate, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. To know Ketsugo is to know the striking and kicking methods of Karate and Savate, the twists, locks and joint-breaking art of Aikido, the pressure points used in Yawara and Ate-Waza and the devastating throws of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. With Ketsugo, your hands, feet and fingers, in fact your entire body, will become fantastic weapons of self-defense. As a combination of the oldest and most effective Oriental Fighting Arts, Ketsugo will enable you to deliver mild, serious and even fatal blows to any attacker. What you'll find within this manual is a course in complete self-defense in which the basic forms of each of the fighting arts have been simplified so that you will learn fast and easily. Study this book according to your needs. Naturally, the more time you spend learning Ketsugo, the more proficient you will become. If you only wish to become acquainted with Ketsugo, you should still be able to handle yourself in situations that would have been impossible before. Of course, if your intention is to become adept at Ketsugo, then you must be prepared to study, restudy, practice, and practice again the basic forms in this book. No effort has been spared to make this a thorough, practical course on self-defense. Once you have mastered KETSUGO, regardless of the direction from, or surprise with which, an attack may come, the skill and knowledge that you will gain from this book will stand you in good stead.

Mikinosuke Kawaishi was founder of the 'Kawaishi Method' of Judo. Along with progressing the sport of Judo in France he also spent considerable effort in creating created a practical method of Self Defence. My Method of Self-Defence covers many techniques you would find in a typical Judo text but also techniques that are exclusive to self-defence methods. This book is intended for either the novice or experienced person involved in martial arts. Clear, thoughtful instructions along with illustrations provide the user with information on various techniques including wrist attacks, defending against various weapons, immobilizations, etc. With nearly 100 illustrations this book is a valuable learning aid for the beginner or advanced student of martial arts as well as a historical reference. Mikinosuke Kawaishi was a Japanese master of Judo who achieved the rank of 7th Dan. He led the development of Judo in France, and The Fédération Française posthumously awarded him 10th Dan in Judo and Jujutsu.