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Facing Violence - 7 Things Every Martial Artist Must Know by Rory Miller
Rory Miller explores seven areas of self-defense training for the most common types of street violence, so you will not be vulnerable to a potentially deadly violent assault or training yourself to go to jail.

Kung Fu Body Conditioning by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang and the students of the YMAA Retreat Center's full-time kung fu training program instruct exercises for developing endurance and power, with a special section on qigong meditation.

Qigong for Healing DVD by Lisa B. O'Shea
YMAA Qigong Instructor Lisa B. O'Shea teaches Qi Healing for Self and Partner. Learn to sense and remove blockages. Includes Rising Lotus qigong form. Beginner-friendly.

Yang Tai Chi for Beginners by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Learn the complete Yang-style Tai Chi long form with step-by-step instruction by Master Yang. Front and rear view. A one-on-one private tai chi class with Master Yang.

Knife Defense - Traditional Techniques Against Dagger by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
These defense techniques can significantly help you avoid knife injuries when you are attacked outside of a training context.

Wudang Sword - Tai Yi Daoist Form and Applications by Zhou, Xuan-Yun
Learn the legend and history of Wudang sword, conditioning drills, the Tai Yi Daoist Sword sequence and martial applications.

Force Decisions—A Citizen's Guide. Understanding How Police Determine Appropriate Use of Force by Rory Miller by Rory Miller
In a free and peaceful society where so many have been taught that all violence is wrong, citizens are often confused and dismayed when officers use force, even when the force is perfectly lawful and justified.

Krav Maga—Weapon Defenses by David Kahn by David Kahn
Israeli Krav Maga is the Israel Defense Force’s official self-defense system. The system is simple, instinctive, adaptable, and if necessary, brutally effective to thwart a life threatening assault. This book presents the most up-to-date and effective techniques to prevail against armed threats and attacks.

Taekwondo—Defense Against Weapons, by Kim Bok Man by Kim, Bok Man
This book provides defense techniques taught to military, law enforcement officials, and black belts. Beginners will have a chance to see the application of their training in actual weapon defenses. Advanced students will learn techniques and fundamental training that has been ‘field’ tested since the inception of the art in the 1950s.

Facing Violence — Preparing for the Unexpected by Rory Miller by Rory Miller
There are seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching ‘complete.’ Any training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.

Shin Gi Tai—Karate Training for Body, Mind, and Spirit by Michael Clarke by Michael Clarke
Within these pages, you will discover traditional karate; along the way, perhaps many of your own beliefs about karate will be confronted. You might have a body capable of mastering karate’s physical techniques, but do you have a mind with a level of awareness that is able to grasp the true spirit of karate?

Dukkha—The Suffering: A Sam Reeves Martial Arts Thriller by Loren W. Christensen
In the course of a single week, everything Sam Reeves believed in, everything he knew, everyone he trusted, all would be put on the line. For a family he never knew he had.