Martina: 829 books
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2015
Democratic socialism is a branch of politics that is built on certain core values, the first of which is the development of a society that openly embraces equality and social justice through powerful action. But the pendulum’s swing between Utopia and the apocalypse has always been short, and every...
Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare
Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #4
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2018
The sword, a treasured combat arm and symbol of identity, status, and courage has held a special place in most countries of the world. The samurai, however, may have received unparalleled attention in the history of the sword. This brief introduction to medieval Japan demonstrates how the politically...
Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations
Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #3
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2018
Knives have been carried with enthusiasm as sidearms to swords since antiquity, and as sidearms to firearms into modern day. Knife combat involves strategy and tactics. Historically serving several missions, the knife has proven a good infiltration weapon when silence must be preserved. It has been...
Force Escalation
Formidable Fighter, #7
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
The study of the martial arts encompasses more than self-defense for a smaller individual against a bigger opponent on the street. Many arts emphasize tournament competition as well as the more noble idea of subduing an opponent without hurting him or her by only taking the fight to the level necessary...
Knife Defense Dynamics
Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #7
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2018
The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate...
Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India
Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #6
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2018
The important role that edged weaponry played in early Persia is evidenced by the region’s long history of metallurgic science, the sword’s mention in poetry, and its use as a sidearm to cavalry employing lance, mace, and bow. Edged weaponry proved no less important to the Ottoman Turks, who depicted...
Knife Grip and Manipulation
Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #3
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2018
The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate...
Winning Matters
Formidable Fighter, #4
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2018
The martial arts have a two-fold agenda: To prepare you to participate in tournaments (or sports), and to prepare you to participate in real life scenarios. This split focus might be the prime element that distinguishes the martial artist from other sports participants who are preparing to run a marathon,...
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2018
If you are looking for an instructional manual full of step-by-step illustrations for learning Japanese and European swordsmanship, do not buy this book! This book does not tell you everything you need to know about specific techniques and does not contain hundreds of pictures detailing each step...
Managing Pain
Formidable Fighter, #11
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2018
Strength, intent, tolerance to physical contact . . . these are principles that condition you to be in charge, control the arena, dominate your opponent, and win the fight. Good martial art training strengthens your resolve; it sharpens your reflexes and makes you tougher. Most of us can tolerate...
Knife and Empty-Hand Defenses Compared
Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #9
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2018
The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate...
by Martina Sprague
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2018
Strength and endurance are essential attributes for any martial artist, affecting everything from how hard you punch to how high you jump. Whether your goal is to defeat an opponent in the ring or on the street, the stronger you are, the better the odds of walking away as the victor.
Fighter's...
Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt
Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #7
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2018
Egypt, located around the Nile Valley, is one of the world’s oldest and longest surviving cultures. Egyptian history includes periods of stability when Egypt may well have been the mightiest empire on earth, and periods of turmoil when the country was invaded by foreign powers.
The history...
Understanding Carl von Clausewitz
A 59-Minute Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
Carl von Clausewitz's book, On War, has stood the test of time. Clausewitz's greatest contribution may have been in the organization and compilation of commonly known facts, rather than in the discovery of new truths with respect to combat and war. He succeeded because he analyzed a great number of...