Combat Sports & Self-Defense

Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....

Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies - demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day....

From legendary Brazilian jujitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie’s stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship....

To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sam Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men....

In Talking to GOATs, award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world’s most respected and skilled interviewers....

Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, self-determination, and balance. Famed jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie presents the core teachings of jiu-jitsu and explains how they can apply to all of our daily lives....

Raised in Dublin, Ireland, in a devoutly Catholic family, Rebecca Quin constantly invented new ways to make her mother worry, and she was always in search of a thrilling escape from the ordinary.

Experience 50 years of wrestling history through the iconic voice of Jim Ross.

In We Promised You a Great Main Event, longtime sports journalist Bill Hanstock pulls back the curtain to give a smart fan’s account of WWE and Vince McMahon’s journey to the top....

A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world - and a legend both in and out of the ring....

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido....

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature....

Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings listeners behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE....

Bushido significa muchas cosas, pero todas pueden resumirse en una: el alma de Japón. Este antiguo código guerrero japonés supone un tratado...

Nitro is a story about much more than WCW and the Monday Night Wars. It is a story of an era, a time in which the media and cultural landscape precipitated - and later supported - pro wrestling's mainstream popularity....

Since he burst onto the scene as George St. Pierre’s grappling coach in the late 2000’s, John Danaher has risen to be recognized as one of the foremost minds in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling....

Ride alongside Jon Moxley as he retraces some of the highways traveled on his remarkable journey. Revel in the never-before-told stories about his early life, the independent wrestling scene where he cut his teeth, the corporate landscape of the WWE, and the rebellious upstart AEW....

Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry....

The incredible story of the first African-American military pilot, who went on to become a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and an American civil rights pioneer....

For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism - it’s a sense of purpose....

Continuing on the path of The Gift of Fear (Gavin deBecker) Spotting Danger Before It Spots You is geared towards the average citizen who at any moment could find themselves faced with a violent encounter but may lack the training needed to detect the situation early or react to it appropriately.

This is a manual designed to get white belts to competent blue belts in as fast a time as possible. This manual also covers the motivational strategies to keep you moving along the path and toward becoming a competent blue belt....

From beloved WWE champion AJ Mendez Brooks comes a raw and inspirational memoir about how her greatest weakness became the very means for her success, in the ring and in life....

Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success—as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world.

The Death of World Championship Wrestling is the first book to take listeners through a detailed dissection of WCW's downfall....

Welcome my fellow unclothed friends. Now, I know what you’re thinking—naked fighting? Really? Yes, really! Trust me, it's not just about getting into hilarious, awkward situations (although there’s plenty of that). It’s about embracing your natural self and learning some valuable self-defense skills while you’re at it. First, let me give you a bit of background on why I’m so passionate about this. I’ve been a proud nudist for years. There’s something incredibly freeing about shedding your clothes and just being yourself, unencumbered by society’s constraints. But, just ...

There is far more to being an author than having your name on a book cover, making a few bucks, or preserving knowledge. Authors are fortunate to connect, to touch people’s lives all around the world through their work. This book is your roadmap for getting published and cementing your legacy. While these materials are tailored for martial artists, any writer can implement the advice. A sad fact is that while 81% of people believe they have a book in them, only 1.8% of aspiring authors get published. And, a mere 5.7% of those published authors manage to earn a living from their writing.

Wrestling demands strength, skill, and strategy. Every grapple, takedown, and pin is a high-stakes battle requiring quick thinking and lightning-fast reflexes. The adrenaline rush that comes with each victory is like nothing else. This comprehensive guide teaches you the basics of wrestling and advanced techniques and strategies to help you excel in the sport.

The sport of boxing has been around for centuries, but only recently people have started to understand its science and techniques. It takes more than just throwing punches to become a successful boxer. This guide will walk you through the amazing world of boxing and teach you the necessary skills to become a confident boxer.

Are you curious how a clinically depressed teacher, who coached wrestling, transformed a group of forgotten teenagers into champions? After being discharged from a psychiatric care unit, on anti-depressants, and with no job prospects, a lost man from the Pacific Northwest, reluctantly moved to Southern California.

The reality is this, all real fights are armed fights whether you agree with it or not. When a fight is about life and limb weapons will come into play. Whether you carry one, improvise one or refuse to use one you can bet the other guy will. Given this knowing how weapons work and better still how to use them yourself is absolutely essential to effective self-defense. Forget sport combat. It can do a lot of things for you but prepare you for an armed fight it will not.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, inheritor of nine martial arts schools and a lineage spanning over 1,000 years, authored a series of newsletters to serve as a useful guide and reference for maturing martial arts students around the world. The articles contained within Tetsuzan (“Iron Mountain”) are diverse: interviews with “The Last Combat Ninja” Soke Toshitsugu Takamatsu, the symbolic back-story of the TV show Jiraiya, examples of utilizing exotic ninja weapons and techniques, and, perhaps most aptly, the importance of correctly studying the Bujinkan...

This is a second and revised edition of "The Ethical Warrior: Values, Morals and Ethics - For Life, Work and Service," by Jack Hoban with new material on business ethics, police training, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jack Hoban was shaped by service in the U.S. Marine Corps, a life-changing epiphany at a Cold War bar, and mentorship under two masters: The 34th generation grandmaster of the shadowy art of the Ninja and a sage of the Natural Law who may just have deciphered the meaning of life. He now delivers a revolutionary view of moral values for our time epitomized by the Ethical ...

“One of the BEST books out there, to learn about Boxing; outstanding and VERY Informative!” Legendary Boxing Referee, Joe Cortez! THE BIBLE ON HOW TO BOX! The book to beat all others! The only thorough Boxing Manual ever written. A must for all trainers & fighters world-wide, that are boxing or teaching on any level or any age! For amateur to professional world champions for both men and women! Here’s your chance to know everything you always wanted to know about HOW TO BOX but you couldn’t find anyone who really knew what he or she was talking about! Here it is, use this Bible on ...

On the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly transform America's racial politics, its popular culture, and its notions of heroism. No one has captured Ali—and the era that he exhilarated and sometimes infuriated—with greater vibrancy, drama, and astuteness than David Remnick.

Make the most of your physical abilities in a fast, fun and safe program of simple self-defense moves. No course can promise to instantly transform you into a walking weapon of destruction that will defeat all odds. However, "The Ultimate Basic Self Defense Moves Made Easy" by Bill Valentine, PH.D, 5th Degree Black Belt, and Becky Valentine, MS, Physical Educator, can safely teach you to "Beat the Odds" using basic motor movements you already know.

Live as a man. Die as a man. Become a man. Yamatodamashii is roughly translated as Samurai Spirit or old spirit of Japan and has become synonymous with Enson Inoue. He was given this nickname by the Japanese people because of the way he carries himself inside and outside of the ring. This philosophy permeates throughout Enson’s experiences, helping him gain a different perspective on life with every new challenge that has come his way. He is the first World Shooto Heavyweight Champion, UFC fighter, Pride fighter, and pioneer of modern MMA. He gives an in-depth account of his philosophical...

The most important self-defense skill is how to avoid a fight in the first place. Even the toughest person alive has a non-zero chance of dying in a fight. Even the weakest person alive has a 100% of surviving a fight they don't get into. Avoiding dangerous situations is a set of skills all of their own, and a set many self-defense books never get around to teaching. One problem with martial arts books and other media is we spend so much time on what to do if somebody throws a punch, but precious little on how to keep that punch from getting thrown in the first place. This is an attempt to ...

Inspired by icons such as Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson, this memoir recounts the author's worldwide quest to learn kung fu, the creation of the character Kung Lao, and his growing musical career.

"Be aware, never be surprised" was Emile Andre's guiding principle as he worked "to create a new system that is practical in terms of its combat-readiness." Long before the advent of MMA, he asserted that "it seems clear that we ought to study several fighting sports and mold them into one system." Andre had been producing self-defense manuals since the 1880's at a time when street gangs were terrorizing Paris, and he continued to do so after the advent of the Great War. In this ultimate 1929 edition of "L'Art de se defendre dans la rue", Andre lays out a combination of those kicks, punches...