Resultados de búsqueda: Martial Arts from Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

Arma Press - New York Graphic Society Ltd, New York, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Various. 1.35 kg.; 256 pp., indexed, and illustrated throughout with reproductions of period art work and manuscripts in both colour, and black-and-white. While there is some mention of guns, and a boxing and pistols, and samurai, this book is devoted to the art of, history of and development of the sword. The book has an extensive bibliography. The illustrated dust jacket is lightly rubbed on the top edge. The author traces the development of the theory and practice of individual combat from the earliest descriptions -- David and Goliath -- through the heyday of the sword fights with all the formality of its science, to the techniques used in the American West, in commando raids and in gang warfare. He examines the use of the Broadsword, the two hander, the rapier, the dagger, the bayonet, the halberd, the flail, the pistol, the machine gun and many other deadly… Leer más

Tiger Books International, London, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover (Photographic Boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. Inscribed by Author. Introduction by author, terms used in the book and index. Red coloured and pages. The text is illustrated with colour photographs. Colour photographic laminated boards with blue and red coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Photographic dustwrapper, same photograph as the underlying boards, with red and blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. "With over 300 full-colour photographs, Guide to Martial Arts provides a practical introduction to the martial arts for beginners and authoritative review for advanced students.'' -- from the rear panel blurb. Gift inscription to the lower edge of the half title page by the author. Minor rubbing to the book corners. Rubbing of the dustwrapper edges and a little to the panels. Size: Folio (over 12" tall ). [9], 10 - 127, [1] pages,.… Leer más

Self Published, Sydney, no date. Reprint. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Fair Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. foreword by author. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs. Illustrated front cover, with blue and red coloured titles. A book put out in the 40s by an ex-police and AIF instructor in unarmed defence using a mixture of ju-jitsu and other fighting methods. Rubbing to the book corners and to the book edges. The white of the background has become dull, browned and shows foxing marks. The rear book cover is also showing signs of browning and foxing along with some rubbing. Foxing to the verso of the card covers and the internal pages are very browned, with the occasional foxing spot, commensurate with newspaper quality paper used in production. A previous owner has placed the number 178, the date 9 -- 1 -- 48 and their signature to the top edge of the verso of the front cover. The spine has split to where only the first saddle staple is holding it… Leer más

W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd, Lonavla, India, No date. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Illustrated. Foreword by E. J. Harrison and index. Throughout the book there are black and white illustrations. Black coloured book with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. A book on the art of judo, its throws and its counter strikes. Softening and rubbing of the back strip edges with rubbing of the book corners. The panels show rubs, marks and stains. Tanning and foxing of the text block edges with age toning and a few foxing spots to the pages. The free front end page has been removed. Gift inscription – to the Police Gymnasium, Russell Street, dated 2/2/62. Original bookseller's sticker to the lower right-hand corner of the front paste-down. Inserted loosely into the book is a newspaper clipping about the imminent arrival of the Japanese martial art expert. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [4], V - X, 11 -… Leer más

NKDR, Moscow, 1993. reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Drawings. Hand-to-hand fighting -- Russia -- History. Wrestling -- Russia -- History. Self-defense -- Technique -- History. Text is in RUSSIAN illustrated softcover binding, text illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and black-and-white photos . There is no damage to declare Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 160 pages. Text is in Russian. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Martial Arts; Russian Language; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 587279004X. ISBN/EAN: 9785872790044. Inventory No: 0256887. . 9785872790044

Ozdorovitelnyi i nauchno-informatsionnyi tsentr "Zdorove naroda, Moscow, 1994. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. The jacket has a transfer mark on the rear panel from another copy of the same book, obviously placed too near when freshly printed. No other damage. Text in Russian, illustrated with line drawings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Text is in Russian. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Martial Arts; Russia; Russian Language; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 5885310149. ISBN/EAN: 9785885310147. Inventory No: 0256888. . 9785885310147

International Jui Jjitsu Academy Pty. Ltd., Sunshine, Victoria, 1975. First Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. Preface and Foreword by author, introduction by Mr. Yeoh Keat Eng, Chief Instructor, Vallobh Boxing Camp. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photographs, some step-by-step. Photographic paperback binding with black coloured titles to the back strip. A book on Thai Boxing training techniques, and, a small section on how to counter karate techniques at the rear of the book. Some creasing of the book corners rubbing of the book edges, back strip region, and, very noticeably of the book panels. Age toning of the text block edges and pages. Some foxing to the first few and last few pages of the book. Original price of book to be seen to the lower left-hand corner of the rear panel. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. 96 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1.… Leer más

G. K. A. Press, Greensborough, Victoria, 1994. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. foreword by Tadahiko Ohtsuka, Director Goju-Kensha International and about the author. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photographs taken by Barry Bunning, Michael Wennrich and the author. The black and white illustrations within the text have been drawn by Gary William Jackson. Illustrated paperback binding with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The title says it all, and the author is 7th Dan Goju-Kenshamum. Minor creasing of the book corners edges and panels some yellowing of the white coloured background. Size: Folio (over 12" tall ). 96 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Martial Arts; Australia; Inventory No: 0127151. .

north Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, 1992. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. second-hand copy, previous owner's name at the top left of the title page, and no other annotation illustrated with black-and-white photographs stop includes a further reading list . The themes of empowerment and bullying is to face challenges appear in many of the essays in this book. These 23 essays present perspectives on the martial arts of women who have been training from 7 to 20 years. These women represent 12 different martial arts, and many have trained in more than one style. – Page 1 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 146 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Martial Arts; self defence – women; Women & Feminism. ISBN: 1556431368. ISBN/EAN: 9781556431364. Inventory No: 0276534. . 9781556431364

Southern Cross Morning Post, Hong Kong, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. VIII, 109 pages, + 3 Blank, the first 38 pages primarily text, the next 71 pages have 211 illustrations in black-and-white. Illustrated dust jacket. In this book the author argues that is intended for slightly elderly people over the age of 30. Size: Oblong quarto - over 9¾" - 12" Wide. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Medicine & Health; Alternative Medicine; Martial Arts; Inventory No: 0209543. .