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ES1082

Points of No Return

by Erle Montaigue

In this book, Master Erle Montaigue offers students quick, concise training in the 12 most deadly forms of dim-mak, based on the powerful points along the acupuncture meridians. Also learn to respond to attacks with 12 corresponding free-sparring techniques, or san sau. For academic study only. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 224 pp.

Price UK:£25.00/$30.00

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ES1083

SPEED TRAINING

How to Develop Your Maximum Speed for Martial Arts
by Loren Christensen

Speed is the most important asset a fighter can have. Find out from a top martial artist and police officer how to develop instantaneous reflexes and explosive speed for punching, kicking, grappling and police defensive tactics. Improve perception, polish timing and double your speed by using these sure-fire techniques. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 256pp.

Price: £24.00/$29.00

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ES1084

THE BLACK SCIENCE

Ancient and Modern Techniques of Ninja Mind Manipulation
by Dr. Haha Lung and Christopher B. Prowant

In this guided tour through the mysterious realm of the ninja, martial arts experts Dr. Haha Lung and Christopher B. Prowant reveal the secret methods the ninja mind masters used to break through their enemies’ mental defenses. Learn how to tell when someone is lying to you, implant false memories, tailor your attack by using the specific keys to each individual’s mind, use verbal patterns and body language to earn your foe’s utter trust, hypnotize your prey, interrogate using unbeatable psychological methods and much more. Plus, learn the terrifying truth behind modern mind-control, propaganda and brainwashing techniques used by cults (and our own government) and take a look at the future of mass mind control. The wars of tomorrow may well be won or lost in the battlefield of the mind. This book could mean the difference between winning your freedom and losing everything. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus.,

192 pp.

Price: £17.00/$21.00

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ES1085

INDONESIAN FIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS

The Brutal Arts of the Archipelago
by Bob Orlando

The fighting arts of Indonesia, a mix of pentjak silat and Chinese kuntao, were never meant for sport: they are brutal, unrelenting and designed to take the enemy out and punish him every step of the way. This unprecedented book by a long-time student of Dutch-Indonesian Master Willem de Thouars shows you why. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, over 350 photos, illus., 200 pp.

Price: £40.00/$44.00

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ES1086

SILAT CONCEPTS FORM AND FUNCTION

Jurus 1–6 and Their Combat Applications
by Joseph Simonet with Michael D. Janich

See how the original fighting spirit and combat focus of the Indonesian tribal arts has evolved with this remarkable training manual. Silat Concepts – an easily learned program of self-defense that breathes new life into the brutally effective fighting techniques of pencak silat – was created by renowned martial artist Joseph Simonet after years of studying the Indonesian arts.

Simonet realized that the versatile, highly effective moves of pencak silat could only be used to their devastating full potential if they were liberated from the rigid interpretations that had frozen this art in place. He also knew that the secret to doing this was not in the specific combinations of movement but in the concept and method behind the movement.

Here he shows you how to harness the fierce power and fluid motion of the first six of the 18 jurus (upper-body forms) of Silat Concepts and demonstrates how to apply them in 50 fight-stopping close-combat techniques.

With simple text and hundreds of step-by-step photos, you will learn the mechanics of the jurus as solo forms and how to use them to destroy any attacker. 11 x 8 1/2, softcover, 576 photos, 120 pp.

Joseph Simonet began his study of the Indonesian martial arts after more than 20 years of experience and training in other martial arts systems. After earning a second-degree black belt and instructor’s credentials in Pentjak Silat Tongkat and studying that art’s parent style of serah, he developed Silat Concepts, a combat-focused expression of the principles and movements of traditional silat geared toward modern self-defense applications. Simonet has been featured in numerous Paladin Press videos, including Silat Concepts and Advanced Silat Concepts, but this is his first book.

Michael Janich is a lifelong student of the martial arts with instructor’s credentials in the American Self-Protection (ASP) system, Filipino Serrada Eskrima, and the Natural Spirit system of Arnis. He is also the founder of the Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) and Counter-Blade Concepts (CBC) systems of edged-weapon self-defense. Although Janich does not consider himself a silat practitioner, he has conducted extensive analysis of various silat systems and incorporated many aspects of silat into his self-defense system and his personal practice of the arts.

Price: £25.00/$30.00

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ES1087

MUAY THAI KICKBOXING

The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning Training and Fighting
by Chad Boykin

In the most comprehensive guide available for entry into the fast-growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing, personal trainer, Thai boxing coach and experienced fighter Chad Boykin leads you through every aspect of the game. Whether you long to test your mettle in the ring or simply get in the best shape of your life, this book will show you how. Boykin demonstrates the conditioning exercises that provide the foundation for the power and speed of Muay Thai. Then he takes you step by step through the brutal elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches and kicks that form your offensive arsenal, plus the blocks and evasion techniques that will confound your opponent. Training drills teach you to flow from one move to the next with accuracy and confidence. Whether you’ve been participating in kickboxing for years or are new to the sport, this book will give you the edge you need to succeed. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, 430 photos, illus., 216 pp

Price: £45.00/$50.00

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ES1088

JEET KUNE DO EXPERIENCE

Understanding Bruce Lee’s Ultimate Martial Art
by Jerry Beasley, Ed.D

Finally, under one cover, the definitive study of Bruce Lee’s jeet kune do, the explosive martial art drawn from the best of Eastern and Western fighting styles. This exclusive collection features interviews with top masters who worked closely withBruce Lee – such as Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell and Joe Lewis – along with a dynamic presentation of JKD principles and techniques. In this book, author Jerry Beasley, who has trained extensively with Joe Lewis and dedicated years to the practice and study of JKD, solves the puzzle of what JKD actually is, as envisioned by Bruce Lee and practiced by succeeding generations of adherents. According to Joe Lewis, “What Bruce Lee was able to do in a physical context, Dr. Beasley has successfully done in print.” (Incorporates material from In Search of the Ultimate Martial Art and The Way of No Way.) 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, 216 pp.

Price: £30.00/$35.00

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ES1089

PANKRATION

The Traditional Greek Combat Sport and Modern Mixed Martial Art
by Jim Arvanitis

Massad Ayoob of Black Belt magazine called pankration “the most practical street combat form of the martial arts that I have ever seen.” Now you can learn pankration from Jim Arvanitis, the world’s leading authority on the legendary Western combat art and its modern descendant. Throughout this fascinating and completely updated volume, Arvanitis provides extensive insight into the facts and myths of pankration’s early history (including its inclusion in the earliest Olympic Games), its techniques and strategies, and its impact on today’s martial arts. Numerous vase drawings and statues depict the combined striking and grappling skills of the trained combat athletes of classical Greece, and more than 450 photos demonstrate the modern application of what many believe is the world’s first recognized fighting art. Also included are proven training methods, Spartan discipline secrets and strategic applications for personal defense, such as setups, combinations and countering moves. Order your copy today of the most comprehensive book on pankration ever written. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 160 pp.

Price: £25.00/$29.00

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ES1090

HOMEMADE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING EQUIPMENT

A Do-It-Yourself Guide
by Michael D. Janich

If you've priced commercial martial arts equipment lately, you know you could easily spend a small fortune amassing the gear required for effective at-home training--and still not have exactly what you need. The good news is, you can make your own for a fraction of the cost. Author Michael Janich is an old hand at turning out homemade martial arts equipment. In this book he shares the best of his simple yet ingenious designs, providing step-by-step instructions for fashioning functional, durable gear from ordinary materials at nominal cost. The plans in this book cover a wide variety of home-built martial arts equipment, from heavy bags and speed bags to focus pads and air shields to sparring weapons, stretching machines and more. Whether you're on a tight budget or just enjoy the satisfaction of do-it-yourself projects, this book shows you that a little ingenuity and sweat equity can go a long way toward greatly enhancing your home training regimen. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 112 pp.

Price: £20.00/$24.00

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ES1091

CHAMPIONSHIP STREET FIGHTING

Boxing as a Martial Art
by Ned Beaumont

Your fists are your primary weapon system in a streetfight, but most martial arts "masters" like to gloss over that fact. Now fisticuffs expert Ned Beaumont shows you how to duke it out in back alleys and smoky bars and walk away grinning (with all your teeth). All the dirty tricks of boxing are included, too. Not for the faint of heart, this one is destined to become a classic. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus., 208 pp.

Price: £20.00/$25.00