Combat Sports & Self-Defense

Rickson Gracie, the world’s greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe, provides a masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all.

Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and zen philosophy....

From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s, a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history.

Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies - demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day....

From beloved WWE champion AJ Mendez Brooks comes a raw and inspirational memoir about how her greatest weakness became the very means for her success, in the ring and in life....

Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, self-determination, and balance. Famed jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie presents the core teachings of jiu-jitsu and explains how they can apply to all of our daily lives....

From ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi comes a compelling, gripping narrative history of professional wrestling’s legendary faction, The NWO (New World Order), from their inception in 1996 to their influence on American pop culture today.

Shi Heng Yi eröffnet mit diesem Hörbuch Einsichten in einer bisher unveröffentlichten Form der Shaolin-Tradition – anwendbare Praktiken für das...

Raised in Dublin, Ireland, in a devoutly Catholic family, Rebecca Quin constantly invented new ways to make her mother worry, and she was always in search of a thrilling escape from the ordinary.

Wrestling superstar Saraya-Jade Bevis, formerly WWE’s Paige, is one of the biggest names in the wrestling world. Hell in Boots is Saraya’s real, uncensored, story—an eye-opening memoir of family drama, stardom, despair, and resilience.

In Killing the Legends, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of three of the most famous people of the 20th century....

Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success—as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world.

What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air?

A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world - and a legend both in and out of the ring....

Ride alongside Jon Moxley as he retraces some of the highways traveled on his remarkable journey. Revel in the never-before-told stories about his early life, the independent wrestling scene where he cut his teeth, the corporate landscape of the WWE, and the rebellious upstart AEW....

For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is not physical strength or athleticism - it’s a sense of purpose....

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido....

How did WrestleMania III legitimize wrestling as entertainment and reshape the industry? Greenberg lays it bare and offers insights into WWE's evolution and WrestleMania's lasting impact

Nitro is a story about much more than WCW and the Monday Night Wars. It is a story of an era, a time in which the media and cultural landscape precipitated - and later supported - pro wrestling's mainstream popularity....

Continuing on the path of The Gift of Fear (Gavin deBecker) Spotting Danger Before It Spots You is geared towards the average citizen who at any moment could find themselves faced with a violent encounter but may lack the training needed to detect the situation early or react to it appropriately.

Wrestler/musician Ariel Teal Toombs and wrestler Colt Baird Toombs take on the job of telling the story of their father, the legendary pro wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper.

In Talking to GOATs, award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray looks back at his four decades of sports reporting from the unparalleled perspective of one of the world’s most respected and skilled interviewers....

Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings listeners behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE....

. R.A.T. Fight teaches you how to handle any situation you might find yourself in, completely dominating any thug, street harasser, or punk who decides to try to ruin your day. It eradicates panic and fear, replacing them with cold, focused violence.

Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage is the sensational, definitive biography of the WrestleMania headlining, Spider-Man fighting, Slim Jim snapping, minor league baseball playing American original: Randy Savage.

On an evening that defined the "greed is good" 1980s, Donald Trump hosted a raft of celebrities and high rollers in a carnival town on the Jersey Shore to bask in the glow created by a twenty-one-year-old heavyweight champion. Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks that night and in ninety-one frenzied seconds earned more than the annual payrolls of the Los Angeles Lakers' and Boston Celtics' players combined.

This book is purely technical analysis of the core theories and principles of Wing Chun with some basic historical facts necessary for understanding the system. It aims to exemplify and define core principles that every Wing Chun student and instructor utilizes in the practice and deployment of their Wing Chun. If particular principle or theory is characteristic for a specific style, that fact will be clearly marked. Everything will be explained in a simplest possible way, avoiding overly complex terminology and “too much talk”. There is enormous cultural and language barrier between ...

空手チョップを武器に外国人レスラーと激闘を繰り広げ，戦後日本を熱狂させた力道山．大相撲から，アメリカで大人気を博していたプロレスへ転じ，テレビの誕生・発展とともに国民的ヒーローとなった．

Sacred Combat: The Spiritual Discipline of Martial Arts in the Islamic Tradition explores the powerful intersection of physical strength and spiritual purpose within Islam. From the battlefield valor of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions to the disciplined arts of Silat, Ottoman swordsmanship, and Hui Chinese boxing, this book traces a rich legacy of martial excellence rooted in faith, humility, and divine intention. In a world where physical fitness is often divorced from spirituality, Sacred Combat reconnects the Muslim reader to a Prophetic model of strength—one that balances ...

This lecture introduces Judo, a discipline that evolved from Jujutsu—an ancient Japanese martial art involving unarmed combat techniques like throws, strikes, and joint locks, as well as defense against weapons. While Jujutsu dates back to mythological times, formal instruction began around 350 years ago. I studied it under three masters and, in 1882, founded the Kodokan to teach a refined version called Judo.