Black Belt Magazine

Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing covers muay thai stances and such moves as:Upper body strikes and defensesLower body strikes and defensesPlum/clinch tie up defensesStalking and retreatingAlso, read about what equipment is best to use, training and endurance drills, and specific problem areas. This martial arts book is an outstanding aid to anyone training in muay thai or mixed martial arts. New students will learn the moves efficiently through clear diagrams that include centerline, levels, directional angles, and linear positioning. Over 200 color photographs supplement the diagrams, making it easy for more experienced students to refine their techniques.

The result of extensive research, including an analysis of over 140 active shooter/killer incidents, Krav Maga Extreme Survival provides an apolitical view of personal safety—concentrating on practical methods to survive violent situations. In his third book, Gershon Ben Keren explains how Krav Maga techniques can be used to survive some of the most relevant, extreme situations including carjackings, home invasions and attempted mass killings. The book also details predator profiling methods to aid in the prediction, prevention and avoidance of violence. Demonstrating effective solutions that have been tried and tested in both the real world and through reconstructions of real-life events, each section of Krav Maga Extreme Survival presents detailed instructions alongside a series of photographs that show how to defend yourself and others against: Attacks in workplaces, homes and public places Instances of domestic violence including violent and abusive relationships Assailants armed with knives, handguns, long barrel firearms, explosives, and improvised weaponsAttacks in cars and other confined and restricted spaces Vehicular rammingsUnarmed attackersOne-on-one assaults and attacks targeting a group Emphasizing a dynamic assessment of your environment, combined with a rapid response, Krav Maga Extreme Survival teaches practitioners to neutralize an assailant's advantage early, before the situation escalates.

Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's most renowned teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery! The Ninja Mind documents Ninjutsu black belt Kevin Casey's journey toward mastery under the tutelage of Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame member and the "Father of American Ninjutsu." Casey vividly describes his successes and setbacks studying with his famous teacher—as well as his growing interest in the Ninja art of kuji-no-ho, the most specialized of traditional Ninja practices. Combined with determination and discipline, Casey's techniques and exercises will guide you to embody a ninja mindset. Exercises such as 'The Unbendable Arm' and 'Manifesting Power' will develop your physical strength, while 'Walking as the Hero' will hone the mentality necessary to overcome any challenge. Chapters in this ninjutsu guide include:The Nine PowersThe Secrets ToldPhysical StrengthMental StrengthSpirit StrengthNegative Emotions As Stephen K. Hayes states in his foreword to the book, "It is [Kevin Casey's] and my hope that you will be inspired to seek out such power in your own life. The journey towards grasping the needed lessons will not be easy; it will not be comfortable or quick…but it is worth it. We'd like to show you how."