Chapter 13 Martial Arts WARRIOR SECRETS, A Handbook of the Martial Arts, by Keith Yates. Masters and champions of such popular American martial arts as karate, tai chi chuan, ninjutsu, akido, kenpro, jeet kune do, hapkido, wushu, judo, taikwan do, jujutsu and kung fu share their secrets with you. The traditions, development, and physical and mental training of ALL of these arts are covered in this guide, as are the techniques against street attacks. If you're new on the scene, learn the differences and which one might be best for you, and also learn what to look for in choosing quality instruction. As a martial artist, you'll learn things you never knew about the other arts you may not have studied. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 200 pp, $14 (WARRIOR)(468) IN SEARCH OF THE ULTIMATE MARTIAL ART, The Jeet Kune Do Experience, by Jerry Beasley, Ed.D. Experience the power of Bruce Lee's jeet kune do, the explosive martial art drawn from the best of Eastern and Western fighting styles. Bruce Lee enthusiasts can now see in print a definition of jeet kune do that would have made the late master proud. This exclusive collection features interviews with top masters who worked closely with Lee - Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell and Joe Lewis - along with a dynamic presentation of principles and techniques and an introduction to the next generation of jeet kune do artists. Jerry Beasley, college professor AND martial artist, has written what many feel is the most authoritative and innovative story of jeet kune do ever told. Photos of top artists and current practioners in action, combined with an insightful text on the history, development and application of techniques, make this an exceptional book on this subject. This highly enlightening documentation clearly explains what jeet kune do is, and what it can do 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 208 pp, $16 (JEET)(811) THE WAY OF NO WAY, Solving the Jeet Kune Do Riddle, by Jerry Beasley, Ed.D. "What the Hell is JKD?" The editor who posed this question was probably not the first - nor the last - to do so. How do you pin down an art whose founder, Bruce Lee, said had "no boundaries" and referred to as the "way of no way"? When Bruce Lee died, he left behind a legacy, but he also left mysteries, riddles and puzzles. In this book the author, a martial arts scholar who trained extensively with JKD champion Joe Lewis, takes a logical, down-to-earth approach to sorting the pieces and solving the puzzle. In the book, you'll discover that JKD is not simply a matter of joining a JKD organization, or studying the art with a JKD instructor. It is the freedom to react, the knowledge to respond and the ability to discover. Beasley's insightful research, in- depth discussions with Dan Inosanto and exclusive photos of training sessions with Lewis will lead you to a greater understanding of the emerging art and practice of Jeet Kune Do. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 160 pp, $20 (NOWAY)(1029) THAI BOXING DYNAMITE, The Explosive Art of Muay Thai, by Zoran Rebac. Muay Thai is the hottest style of kick boxing to hit the sports world this century. Unlike conventional kickboxing, wherein the opponents get in their three token kick and then duke it out with fists, Thai boxers integrate the use of their legs and fists so that all four limbs are utilized in one fluid, savage, yet clean style. Only real men survive bouts of Thai kickboxing, and only you can decide if you're tough enough to learn a rough way of fighting. 8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, 120 pp, $14 (TB)(659) SECRET NIDAN TECHNIQUES OF HAKKORYU JUJUTSU, by Dennis G. Palumbo. Hakkoryu jujutsu will give you the fluid strength to smoothly and deftly dispatch any attacker, the ability to absorb the force of the attack and shrug off the resultant pain, confidence to relax in a threatening situations, and completely dominate your opponent. These are the secret nidan techniques of Hakkoryu jujutsu, the techniques associated with the second black-belt level. Master the disabling pressure point pin of TE KEGAMI. Deliver the excruciating pain of the nidan wrist locks. Discover the eight nidan walking-exercise sets designed for defense against kicks, attacks from the rear and surprise attacks to the upper body. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 173 photos, 136 pp, $12 (NIDAN)(701) THE SECRETS OF HAKKORYU JUJUTSU: Shodan Tactics, by Dennis G. Palumbo. Do you get picked on, bullied or expect to be mugged? If you're a woman, and worried about rapists, this one is especially for you. The secrets of Hakkoryu jujutsu will show you the key to total control - how to create pain without unnecessary maiming. With just a flick of the wrist, your assailant will be squirming in the dust, begging you to stop the pressure. Learn how to escape from the tightest grip of the strongest fist, how to take your opponent by the hand and force him into submission, and how to teach yourself mastery of this subtle art. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 144 pp, $14 (HAK)(641) GUGE GONGJI, Seven Primary Targets to Take Anyone Out of a Fight, by Master Hei Long. Structurally disabling an opponent is like removing the bullets from a gun. It's unlikely that an opponent can throw a punch at you with a broken wrist or elbow, and his ability to advance is substantially inhibited by a busted knee or ankle. That's the principle of guge gongji: stopping an attacker by breaking his instruments of danger. In unarmed combat, that means his ability to move or strike. Guge gongji is an alternative to killing, a second-to-last resort that should be used only when conventional self-defense tactics are likely to be ineffective. Master Hei Long's precise instructions and illustrations show you how to use your opponent's body as YOUR weapon! Learn the seven primary targets guaranteed to take ANYONE out of a fight. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 188 pp, $15 (GUGE)(975) GOUZAO GONGJI, Seven Neurological Attacks for Inflicting Serious Damage, by Master Hei Long. In this groundbreaking study, the author unveils the secrets of Gouzoa Gongji, a (really) no-holds barred system of self-defense consisting of seven anatomical targets which, when attacked strategically, will effectively cripple an assailant's nervous system. The Master pinpoints these primary targets and reveals how a properly delivered blow can bring about the desired effect, be it disrupted balance, acute pain, unconsciousness or a temporarily paralyzed limb. Then he outlines which strikes and angles of force are the most effective for achieving the precise results you are after. These targets are not lethal or even critical - but not every confrontation calls for such severe action or warrants such devastating consequences. Instead, these seven targets offer a comfortable middle-ground option, arming you with tools to inflict damage serious enough to stop an assailant of comparable size, strength and weight in his tracks. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illust., 168 pp, $16 (GOUZAO)(2010) DRAGONS TOUCH, Weaknesses of the Human Body, by Master Hei Long. Drop your opponent in an instant with the deadly moves of the Dragons Touch! Learn how you can immobilize or destroy your foe with high-impact blows to his most vulnerable areas. Master Hei Long explains which pressure points are the most susceptible to Dragon strikes and which angles you should use in applying force. The body's 43 major target areas are explicitly illustrated, and 165 photographs show you how to attack each pressure point with the self-defense moves of Lian Shi kung fu. The body's weaknesses and physiological reactions can work in your favor in a combat situation. Sufficient force to specific target areas can cause pain, shock, paralysis, unconsciousness, even death. Each deadly set of movements can ensure that you are in control. Be the survivor - not a victim. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 184 pp, $10 (DRAG)(398) MASTER'S DEATH TOUCH, Unarmed Killing Techniques, by Master Hei Long. There are times when a man is forced to kill or be killed. Such a physical confrontation is the most fearsome form of unarmed combat he will ever face. To survive, he must know how to properly execute LETHAL martial art techniques that will get the job done quickly and efficiently. This book gets down to the devastating fundamentals of the DEADLIER side of self-defense. The author teaches the primary targets of an opponent's body and points out how to recognize various physical characteristics that would limit the lethal effectiveness of certain techniques. He then outlines the merciless use of the hands, feet, elbows and knees to overcome any assailant who is trying to kill you. Whether fighting on the battlefield, in an elevator, back alley or on the streets, MASTER'S DEATH TOUCH takes self-defense to its most brutal level. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 96 pp, $12 (MAST)(846) IRON HAND OF THE DRAGON'S TOUCH, Secrets of Breaking Power, by Master Hei Long. As a scream rends the air, the punch and scissors kick shatter three separate targets at once, reducing the boards to mere splinters. Bones or boards, you want to shatter your targets without maiming yourself. Only mastering the iron hand will give you the strength, precision and confidence. The most deadly weapons of the hand - the punch, suto, backhand and palm strikes - as well as those of the feet the front kick, hook kick and side kick - are explained by Master Hei Long. Break through the mystique surrounding the power of breaking skills and put that awesome force into YOUR hands and feet. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illus., 112 pp, $12 (IH)(660) 21 TECHNIQUES OF SILENT KILLING, by Master Hei Long. Assassination using manual weapons rather than firearms is a deadly skill that few possess. The assassin must locate his target, get close enough to neutralize him with a single stroke, and escape without being captured. To be successful, the job has to be done quickly and silently, attracting as little attention as possible while guaranteeing the death of the target. This highly controversial and informative book outlines methods used by trained assassins to execute their victims with cold efficiency. The spike, knife and nunchaku are used to impale or strangle victims in a minimum amount of time with a maximum chance for lethal results. These are ruthless methods used in the shadowy world of criminal activity and international espionage. This book holds nothing back! (In fact, the illustrations in this book are so gruesome the regular printer refused to handle the job!) The techniques in this book are not self-defense maneuvers, nor is it a training manual. What you can LEARN from it is what to look out for, and how to protect yourself from such attacks by fanatical zealots or paid assassins! If you're a lawman or CrimeFighter involved in fighting terrorists, you NEED to know what assassins know - and a little bit more! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 104 pp, $12 (21.T)(792) MASTER'S GUIDE TO BASIC SELF-DEFENSE, Progressive Retraining of the Reflexive Response, by Master Hei Long. At least once in his life, every man will stand face-to-face with an aggressor. In that moment of truth, he must be prepared to defend himself - to the death is necessary. Despite common self-defense myths, there is no deeply mysterious method by which you can touch an opponent in a strategic spot and bring him to his knees. The CORE of any system of self-defense is the RESPONSE to an attack. But certain natural responses (such as ducking and blinking) often leave you exposed and defenseless for just a moment or two - which is all the time needed to finish you off. In an unexpected attack, none of your martial arts training is going to help you if these reflexes are allowed to take over. Master Hei Long's training program focuses on DECONDITIONING such counterproductive responses to an assault. Through a structured learning process that combines fundamental defensive maneuvers with the retraining of the central nervous system, you will learn how to instinctively avoid ducking and blinking during common assaults and counterattack with maximum efficiency and ferocity to deftly and swiftly defeat your attackers. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 124 pp, $14 (MASTER)(904) ANYTHING GOES, Practical Karate for the Streets, by Loren W. Christensen. As a military policeman in one of the toughest cities in the world - Saigon, Vietnam - Loren learned the hard way that real fights are far more explosive and violent than karate sparring matches. This book teaches the physical and mental adjustments a martial artist MUST make in his thinking and training in order to survive the real thing. The author exposes the weaknesses of popular hand techniques and kicks used in sparring matches and shows what WILL work to stop a determined opponent. He covers areas of self-defense that go beyond unrealistic tournament guidelines, including grappling, vulnerable targets and using your environment as a weapon. Also taught are training tips and sparring drills that will sharpen the skills necessary to come out on top of any physical confrontation. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 176 pp, $16 (GOES)(888) THE 100 DEADLIEST KARATE MOVES, by Dr. Ted Gambordella. Discover the 100 most lethal kicks, shutos and blows perfected by the world's greatest karate masters. No flowery kata - only hard-hitting, practical karate techniques that could save your life! The author, a 5th degree black belt, teaches you how to fight to the death, if need be. More than 100 dramatic photos show exactly which vital points to attack to cripple or kill your opponent. This book is not for dojo ballerinas. It is for men who take their fighting art seriously. Just a sample of the deadly moves covered are snap kicks, heel kicks, vital points of the head and chest, shutos, palm heels and ridge hands. A special chapter on streetfighting with karate makes this a super selection for any self-defense specialist. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 88 pp, $8 (KARATE.MOVES)(300) THE COMPLETE BOOK OF KARATE WEAPONS, by Dr. Ted Gambordella. Defend yourself! And learn how to do it right with the knowledge taught in this book. This volume contains action photos that show the proper usage for seven lethal karate weapons: nunchaku, yawara sticks, sai, fighting knife, tonfa, staff and bo. You will never need to buy another book on the fighting techniques of KARATE WEAPONS - this one is actually seven complete books at one affordable price. And best of all, there is no better karate weapons teacher in the country: Dr. Gambordella is a former Senior Men's Black Belt U.S. Open Karate Champion. Instructors, martial artists and self-defense specialists should definitely have this one in their library. 8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, 256 pp, $15 (KARATE.2)(960) SUDDEN VIOLENCE, The Art of San Soo, by Master Greg Jones. There is one big difference between street fighting and tournament fighting - in a street fight, if you miss with a dramatic whirling kick, a referee won't step in to save you from a death dealing blow in return. The developers of kung fu san soo know this all too well. That's why this martial art bypasses formal dojo techniques and gets down to the bone- breaking, eye-gouging, rib-crushing basics that will keep you alive on the violence-prone city streets. This manual teaches simple but unique self-defense principles that you can learn to use to stop an attack BEFORE IT'S BEGUN. Through the "five families" of this little-known style of kung fu, you will learn how to recognize a threat and use deadly efficient strikes to put the bad gus away every time. Your opponent may be tough, but as a san soo martial artist, YOU WILL NEVER GIVE HIM THE CHANCE TO PROVE IT! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr. 256 pp, $15 (SUD)(722) THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TAEKWON DO FORMS, by Keith Yates. Updated information, including the addition of the 3rd degree black belt level form, kae-beck, and 42 new photos, highlights the BRAND-NEW EDITION of Keith yates taekwon do reference manual. Yates, now a 7th degree black belt, has updated his classic book to include new developments in the world of taekwon do, the powerful Korean martial art. But the basics are still here, including white belt fundamentals - from stances to kicks and blocks - and in-depth analyses of FOURTEEN FORMS, in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format and a classy new package. 8.5 X 11, softcover, 500+ photographs!, illus., 192 pp, $24 (TKDS2)(762) YOUR BODY - THE ULTIMATE LETHAL WEAPON, By Keith Yates. Seeing you unarmed, an attacker might single you out as an easy, vulnerable target. But little does he know: your body is a collection of deadly weapons. His body is a collection of deadly targets. Not all parts of the body are vulnerable to attack, so you must know where and how to strike. Learn target areas to protect and which ones to go for on your opponent. Learn to use a combination of techniques, and how to stop everything an attacker might throw at you. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 188 photos, 104 pp, $12 (BOD)(669) THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR, The Violent Side, by Loren Christensen. The warrior spirit - it is within everyone, ready to be called upon when you can rely on no one and nothing than your own strength. The author has had to call upon his in a wide range of violent encounters, from grueling karate sparring matches to brutal barroom brawls as a military policeman in Saigon, Vietnam. In this book, the author tells in detail some of the many fights, showdowns and contests that he's been involved in, and how his warrior spirit helped him not only to prevail, but teaches valuable lessons about the NATURE of violence. This is not a book of New Age mysticism or esoteric philosophy. It is a practical, honest and interesting story which reveals by the explanation of one man's experiences in a violent world, how they led him down the path of the warrior. Roman gladiators, American Indians and Japanese Samurai, to name a few, all knew the Way of the Warrior. Modern man, sheltered by police and military protection has had no one to teach him or the need to learn the way of the warrior - until now. It isn't a fighting skill - it's a state of mind; an essential ingredient for those who must fight for survival like a warrior! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 128 pp, $15 (WW)(971) THE WAY AND THE POWER, Secrets of Japanese Strategy, By F. J. Lovret. Strategy, the backbone of every battle in your life, can be the difference between winning and losing. Japanese strategy has become an exact science, and this book discloses two sides of this ancient knowledge. An expert instructor of kenjutsu and aikijutsu, the author explains the most diversely applicable aspects including in-yo, michi, ki, aiki, maai, hyoshi, minari and sutemi, and their use on the battlefield and in the world of business. Find out how famous Western battles could have been fought differently had the generals known the secrets this book contains. Learn the strategies that have worked for generations of winners. Whether entering battle against a military foe, business competitor or kenjutsu master, be prepared to conquer with a master strategy! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 52 photos, illustr., 328 pp, $17 (WAY)(627) KAMIKAZE FIGHTING The Self-Defense of Last Resort, by Mike Vassolo. When it comes down to an all-or-nothing streetfight, you need the FIGHTING SPIRIT of the kamikaze warrior. This book will teach you how to develop unbeatable fighting moves and give you unshakable confidence. Learn how to instantly react to common attacks with precise, effective strikes, kicks and other defenses. Equally important, you will develop a COMBAT MIND-SET that gives you the all-important CONFIDENCE to face a threatening encounter and overpower the assailant. This hard-hitting training program offers insightful comments on the realities of streetfighting, clearly teaches power-building drills and realistic self-defense lessons that are designed to give you the upper hand in any violent situation. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 197 photos, 168 pp, $19 (KAMI)(823) BLACK MEDICINE I, The Dark Art of Death, by N. Mashiro, Ph.D. The most thorough and intriguing discussion of the human body's vital points ever to appear in a single volume. Through strikingly dramatic photographs and detailed line drawings, the author illustrates more than 150 parts of the human body where a minimum amount of force will produce a maximum impact on a person's ability to fight. The study of these vital points is integral to ALL branches of martial arts, to the military combat specialist and to anyone concerned with self-defense in a life-or-death encounter. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illus, 96 pp, $10 (BLK.MED.1)(26) BLACK MEDICINE II, Weapons at Hand, by N. Mashiro, Ph.D. Here is the sequel to N. Mashiro's infamous Black Medicine I, The Dark Art of Death. That book reveals the 150 parts of the human body most vulnerable in hand-to-hand combat. This book, Weapons at hand, takes the opposite approach, presenting 112 parts of the body that are natural weapons, largely because they are very injury-resistant. Following this is a section radically different from conventional self-defense theory, which lists more than 180 deadly makeshift weapons that can save your life. The weapons are all improvised from common items. And 50 action photos show exactly how to use the "black medicine" techniques discussed in "Weapons at Hand." This volume is especially suited to the needs of bodyguards, security personnel and martial artists, and anyone else who feels they have a need to defend themselves or targets of deadly, unprovoked attacks. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 88 pp, $10 (BLK.MED.2)(27) BLACK MEDICINE III, Low Blows, by N. Mashiro, Ph.D. Long awaited by self-defense specialists around the world, this book is the third volume in the author's infamous "Black Medicine" series. In LOW BLOWS Mashiro presents his favorite techniques for bringing the body's natural weapons into violent and painful contact with an opponent's vulnerable areas. He teaches devastating responses to wrist holds, punches, chokes, rear attacks, bear hugs and special defenses against knife and club attackers. Especially noteworthy is a chapter on fighting a standing opponent from the ground! If you get into fights, sooner or later you'll be on the ground. (You can bet on it.) Learning and using this trick alone may turn the tables - and quite possibly save your life! Over one hundred dramatic photos illustrate the holds and moves in LOW BLOWS, making it substantially longer than previous volumes in this series. An excellent self-study guide for beginners and an eye-opening reference work for advanced students and instructors. But be warned: LOW BLOWS is not for readers with weak stomachs. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 128 pp, $10 (BLK.MED.3)(28) THE WAY ALONE, Your Path to Excellence in the Martial Arts, by Loren Christensen. You're working out at the dojo, putting everything you've got into your classes, sure that you're doing all you can to excel in the martial arts. But if you could find a way to further develop your strength, speed, explosiveness and timing, would you go for it? Here is the way - THE WAY ALONE. This is a book about solo training and how to develop a workout that focuses on YOUR specific needs. The author credits much of his success to his many hours spent training solo, and offers detailed plans for weight training, practicing reps and kata, bag work and cardiovascular training in any environment. Attain excellence not even dreamed of by those who train only to the commanding voices of their instructors. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 57 photos, 128 pp, $10 (ALONE)(639) WINNING WITH AMERICAN KATA, The New Breed of Competitors, by Loren W. Christensen. Kata competition is more popular than ever. One reason for this is the emergence of a new style of kata, what author Loren Christensen calls "American kata." Its dynamic look generates greater excitement among competitors and audiences alike. Now, with this guide, you can develop an American kata of your own. Learn how to combine karate's hard punches, kung fu's fluid style and the dramatic kicks of taekwon do to create a beautiful, realistic fighting form. Christensen, a champion himself, also offers great training techniques and advice on how to judge kata competition, plus a section on how to psych yourself up and beat the competition. More often than not these days, kata champions are performing American kata. Be a part of this new breed of competitors - and improve your chances of winning! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 136 pp, $14 (WINNING)(793) Martial Arts Weapons CHINESE RING DAGGERS, The Ultimate Close-Quarter Weapons, by Ricky Pickins. A rare, exotic weapon, the Chinese ring dagger has a ring situated where a pommel normally would be. This arrangement allows you, with your index finger hooked through the ring, to swing the weapon around and use it on the ring side as an iron fist - adding the strength of cold steel to your punches. Or, use the dagger singly or in pairs, one in each hand to double your slashing power. Hundreds of photos illustrate the stances, moves and kata that make this such a beautiful and exotic, albeit deadly, martial art form. Take advantage of this first-ever revealing book of this ancient Chinese art that uses the ultimate close-quarter weapon. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 153 photos, 104 pp, $12 (RING)(679) PANANANDATA YANTOK AT DAGA, Filipino Stick and Dagger, by Amante P. Marinas You don't have to live in the Philippines to use this very practical and efficient self-defense system of using a stick and dagger. Why use both the stick and dagger? When you're attacked with a long weapon, the stick is used to block and thrust THROUGH your attacker's defenses; the dagger is used once you have bypassed his defenses. If your assailant has only a short weapon, the stick easily defeats it, opening an avenue for a slash or thrust with either the stick or dagger. Visualize yourself going for a peaceful walk in the park or lonely streets. You always take with you a walking stick (perhaps a sword cane, or if it's rainy weather, an English style umbrella with a sharp 4" point) and your trusty hunting knife which is easily accessible. Suddenly, you're confronted with a robber who shows a knife as a threat. Imagine the thugs surprise when you pull your knife and, using your walking stick (sword cane or sharp umbrella), attack him! If you know how to use a stout stick and sharp dagger, the ordinary robber won't have a chance of a snowball in hell - where you can send him if need be. This book, with its 188 photos, can teach you HOW to use both the stick and dagger with deadly efficiency. If you live in a State that has highly restrictive gun laws, this may be the only legal way to carry self-defense weapons. If you own a hunting knife (and you should) and take a walking stick with you when you go for walks, and know how to use them effectively, you'll never be unarmed and defenseless! 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 188 photos, 104 pp, $12 (YAN)(692) BALISONG, The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting, by Sid Campbell, Sonny Umpad, and Gary Cagaanan. The blinding blur of the deadly balisong in motion - its whirlwind lethality can be yours when you follow the path of the Filipino knife fighter. Three experts, having combined their knowledge of the balisong, martial arts and self-defense, show you the basics of concealing, drawing, flipping and gripping the balisong; checking and rolling; and the four main phases of training - techniques perfected in the Philippines over the course of 400 years, but only recently available in the U.S. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 220 photos, illustr., 192 pp, $12 (BALI)(552) SWORD OF THE SAMURAI, The Classical Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, by George R. Parulski, Jr. Here is your opportunity to enter the world of Japanese swords and attain a true swordsmanship perfection, a perfection based on spirituality AND Japanese samurai combat techniques. Going beyond the simple, how-to approach, the author presents the colorful history of sword making, the ryu of Japan, the samurai code of honor and the Zen tradition of swordsmanship. Covered are the samurai uniforms and how it's worn, fighting postures, conditioning, training with the suburito and traditional etiquette. Photos and text reveal the kihon - prearranged attacks and defenses - and the kata of drawing one or two swords, with applications to actual attacks. This is an extensive reference volume of the famous swords of samurai warriors. 8.5 X 11, hardcover, 262 photos, illustr., 144 pp, $35 (SWORD)(518) NINJUTSU SECRETS OF THE NINJA by Ashida Kim. Read this book and you'll discover why this revered sect of silent stalkers has made headlines in the Western world after centuries of claiming horrified respect in the Orient. The deepest, darkest secrets of those ancient assassins are revealed here. Learn how you, too, can enter rooms unseen, climb vertical walls and stealthily scout unknown territory. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 168 pp, $17 (SECRET)(885) NINJA MIND CONTROL, By Ashida Kim. Now the power is yours to achieve mastery over your own mind. The true warrior-mystic of ninjutsu prevails without unsheathing his weapon; with his mental and physical dexterity, he evades and confuses the enemy. Master Ninja Ashida Kim reveals here the meditations, breathing exercises and "kuji-kiri" hand forms that enable you to cultivate and direct your CHI for mind reading, subtle manipulations, hypnosis and suggestion. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 71 photos, 152 pp, $12 (MIND)(527) NINJA HANDS OF DEATH, By Ashida Kim. No technique the ninja uses is more devastating than the Dance of The Deadly Hands. Composed of 27 of the most vicious and lethal ninja moves, these hand strikes are guaranteed to kill or maim any attacker. Using the five elements of combat, an unarmed fighter can skillfully throw the enemy (Earth), direct an attack against a specific target (Fire), envelop the enemy (Water), disappear in full view (Air) and take the enemy by surprise(Wood). 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 110 photos, 152 pp, $10 (HANDS)(492) NINJA DEATH TOUCH, By Ashida Kim. The black and terrifying world of the ninja, history's most diabolical assassins, is explored here. Certain ninjutsu ryu specialized in the Death Touch, the ultimate perversion of the beneficial Chinese art of acupuncture, this unique book reveals the principles of this unholy science, which can induce death with the touch of the hand! Through interruption and manipulation of the body's nervous system, circulatory systems and chi flow, the THREE Death Touch styles are capable of terminating ANY human life. Acupuncture is now recognized as a medical science. The Ninja Death Touch is based on the same thing - except for killing, not healing. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 104 pp, $10 (DEATH2)(806) NINJA SECRETS OF INVISIBILITY, by Ashida Kim. Walk unobserved, penetrate forbidden areas unseen, and depart at will without a trace. The wishful dream of secret agents can become a reality. The secrets of ninja invisibility can be part of your self-defense bag of tricks. Master Ninja Ashida Kim teaches you how to vanish from your opponent's sight and make instinctive reactions work for you. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 120 pp, $10 (INVIS)(414) TAIJUTSU TACTICS, Ninja Close-Quarter Grappling, by Omoto Saiji. With crashing kicks and well-placed punches, the ninja devastates at will by dominating in close-quarter grappling. Utilizing the GODAI, Omoto Saiji teaches grappling moves for escapes from any situation. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 112 pp, $12 (TAI)(615) TIGER SCROLL OF THE KOGA NINJA, by Jay Sensei. Passed down through the centuries from father to son, master to student, the tiger scroll contained the detailed instructions of one of Japan's most deadly clan. Now, for the first time, the author reveals and explains the contents of the Koga Ninja's once-secret handbook. 5.5 X 8.5, softcover, illustr., 96 pp, $12 (KOGA)(466) VIDEOS (VHS, U.S. Format only.) KILL SHOTS This tape shows you the street-lethal applications of the ultimate martial art, NINJUTSU. A hard-and-fast video seminar. KILLSHOTS features the bone- breaking, muscle-tearing and flesh-ripping techniques of Togakure-ryu ninjutsu. Dave Koss, a leading Ninja authority, leads you through more than 90 minutes of brutal but realistic methods of self-defense. The bruises and pain in this startling video are all too real, so you'll KNOW why the techniques will be the best you can use, whether you're a police officer, martial artist or anyone else. Color, 90 minutes, $50 (SHOTS)(688) BLACK MEDICINE: THE VIDEO, Vital Targets, Maximum Punishment. Here's a graphic video demonstration of how to exploit the vulnerable points of the human anatomy. Instructors Peyton Quinn and Mike Haynack are black belts in a variety of martial arts and have worked as bouncers in some of the most violent bars and roadhouses from new Jersey to Texas. This video focuses on the strikes that these men KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE will put a man down. Debunking the common myth that there is one magic shot that will drop someone every time, this video demonstrates which techniques work best against specific targets on the human body. It explicitly shows not only where to strike but also how to create an opening for the blow and how to achieve enough power to break an opponent's bones, shut off the blood to his brain or drop him unconscious to the pavement. Color, about 50 min. $30 (BLACK)(920) TAEKWON DO FORMS AND THEIR COMBAT APPLICATIONS. For the first time on film, here is a remarkable look at the combat practicality of taekwon do forms. In this video, 7th degree black belt L.A. Grasso, a master in the combat application of TKD forms, demonstrates 14 sharp "hyungs", from CHONG-JI to KAE-BECK. After each demonstration, he and his top students don street clothes and show you how certain strikes could be used in ACTUAL COMBAT SITUATIONS. This unique video shows you what you need to know to harness the awesome power of TKD strikes to shatter bricks or boards - or bust an assailant's bones in a street fight. As you watch the action, the full-power demonstrations on specially armored attackers, you will understand the combat applications of moves "within" the forms that are so often misunderstood or missed altogether by many TKD students. This complete instructional video will open your eyes to the necessity of practicing TKD forms if you want to maximize your real-life self-defense training. VHS, color, approx 45 minutes, $30 (TAEKWON.DO)(2011) F9 for Next Chapter