Anthony Heald
Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty,early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung ... [... more]
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques
 This book would get you hurt: Alright, THIS IS a great book as far as photography goes. The photos are very clear and crisp and easy to understand. The techniques are easy to follow, however, I think they could have gone without the weapons section. The [... more]
CDN$44.95
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Fabio Gurgel
This comprehensive guide to "the gentle art" by one of its foremost practitioners and teachers helps readers master the fundamentals on which a confident self-defense or professional competition career are based. The book covers the history and [... more]
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John Townsend
Defend Yourself Regardless of Size, Gender, Age, or Strength Self-Defense for Peaceable People is an accessible, authoritative introduction to the art of unarmed self-defense. While compatible with all existing martial arts systems, the method ... [... more]
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Bruce Allemann
Aikido combines elements of self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, and self-confidence into a complete system for physical and spiritual health. This simple but thorough guide, aimed at both men and women, explains the origins, history, ... [... more]
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David Garcia
Date rape. Purse snatching. Car jacking. Mugging. Terrorism. This world can be a dangerous place. Common Sense Self-Defense David Garcia and Stewart Smith Trade Paperback, 103 pages show you how to protect yourself. Together they have created the ... [... more]
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Christoph Delp
Muay Thai, also referred to as Thai boxing, combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. In this hands-on guide, renowned trainer Christoph Delp presents the sport's history, development, rules, and equipment. In the techniques ... [... more]
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Humane Pressure Point Self-Defense: Dillman Pressure ...
Everyone should know the basics of these techniques: George Dillman is a ninth degree black belt in karate and 1997 Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year. Together with Chris Thomas, a seventh degree black belt and writer, they have put [... more]
CDN$24.95
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T'Ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense
wandering way off the beaten path...: Here is a true rarity: a Tai Chi book that does not have a section devoted to reproducing pictures or drawings of one of the forms. T.T. Liang, like other authors of Chinese origin on this subject, suffered from [... more]
CDN$15.00
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Knife Self-Defense for Combat
The book is junk and Echanis was a boob: Following what is taught in this book is a great way to get killed. People who say this book is effective may have dojo training, but have NEVER encountered a real knife attack. Personally I could overlook Echanis' [... more]
CDN$14.95
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Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
Tonfariffic: Another solid text from our friend Sensei Demura. This is part of his popular set on Okinawan Weaponry and well worth the cost. Portrayed in the book is weapon history, basic stances, grips, blocks and strikes. Demura also covers self [... more]
CDN$19.95
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The SAS Self-Defense Handbook: A Complete Guide to ...
Good practical introduction: I really enjoyed this book, partly for nostalgic reasons. The line drawings and illustrations showing the self-defense techniques reminded me of an earlier generation of martial arts books back in the 50s and 60s and before, [... more]
CDN$29.95
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