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Andrew Wilson, a living legend in black-belt competition and as a martial arts promoter. Andrew went on to win several National Championships, the World Championships (blindfolded) and other prestigious events around the country. Andrew was featured on the cover of Fighting Stars Magazine 10-Year Anniversary Issue and was the feature story for Blackbelt Magazine’s Millennial Issue: Influential Masters of the Century. He had an undisclosed secret which he had kept hidden for fear of rejection by many of his peers in the martial arts. Bruce Lee and Wilson had something very much in common. Read about why he never went public as he reveals in his latest book: A Great read!

This is book two of a series of books that are for training in karate. This book builds on the knowledge and training needed to obtain a blue belt in Shuri ryu.

This is book three of a series of books that are for training in karate. This book builds on the knowledge and training needed to obtain a green belt in Shuri ryu.

As a traditional martial artist, I have seen a wave of changes in martial arts classes, in both how they are run, as well as what is being taught today. I see a marked decline in the teachings of the traditional arts. Over the last five years I have had conversations with many other teachers who still teach a traditional martial arts class. While we have varied opinions as to why this decline is happening, we are all in agreement that we need to change this direction, otherwise, many of us fear that the way we have lived and taught may become just a memory.

Visitors to an Isshin-ryu Karate school are often impressed as much by what is taught as by what is not. In creating Isshin-ryu Master Shimabuku omitted as inessential and wasteful what he called 'fancy techniques', much of which are required learning in other styles of Karate. By it's very nature, then, Isshin-ryu is Hanshin-te - Lazy Man's Boxing. I believe this is a good thing. I also believe the reader will come to think so as well. Contained herein is my personal understanding, after nearly 40 years of study, of what the martial arts in general and Isshin-ryu in particular are really all about: their Mystique, their Mastery, and their Mystery. This is not a text book. It is a r ...

Judo, like any serious subject of study, has an unique underlying philosophy. Because judo is a complete body of knowledge, it can be learned and taught. While many people think of judo as an extremely physical activity, and it is, an expert in this martial art realizes that the physical phenomena of judo is simply the logical result of rigorous systematic thought. This book explores the driving philosophy behind judo.

In this exciting and innovative work, 6th degree Black Belt William Vandry draws readers into the fascinating world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where every technical movement can mean the difference between winning and losing. An expert in the art of leg locks, which Vandry describes and analyzes as "the great equalizer", he introduces readers to little-known strategy that is less commonly used in BJJ but which has been highly successful for him in his experiences in competition. This book reveals professional insight into 35 leg-locking techniques with over 300 photographs.

Since 1995, I have answered thousands of questions on a wide range of topics: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Filipino Martial Arts, Self-Defense, Kettlebells, Functional Fitness, Defensive Tactics for Police Officers, BJJ over 40, BJJ over 50 and more! I've answered these questions on various online martial arts forums, through email and even on Facebook and Messenger. This book shows you the questions asked and the in-depth answers I have given - With 291 pages of information, I am positive you will learn a ton of new things about Jiu Jitsu - especially since I present a lot more than just "technique." I will actually teach you how to train and develop usabl ...