Martial Talk Reference Library

[Bob Hubbard]

The Library






This is a listing of documents that may be of interest. Some are located on other sites, and some are on our server.

Martial Arts FAQ links:

JAPANESE SWORD ARTS FAQ VERSION 2.9 August 15, 2001 (http://www.kendo-sask.com/swordfaq.htm)

Aikido FAQ (http://www.aikidofaq.com/)

Kenpo FAQ (http://www.stanford.edu/group/kenpo/kenpo-faq.html)

THE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS FAQ (http://www.martialartsresource.com/anonftp/pub/eskrima/digests/fmafaq.htm)

KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS FAQ (http://www.martialartsresource.com/anonftp/pub/the_dojang/digests/koreanma.htm)

Rec.MartialArts FAQs (Maintained by Matthew Weigel)
Part 1 (http://martialtalk.com/library/rma_part1.txt) Part 2 (http://martialtalk.com/library/rma_part2.txt) Part 3 (http://martialtalk.com/library/rma_part3.txt) Part 4 (http://martialtalk.com/library/rma_part4.txt)
These are updated regularly. Check here (ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet-by-group/rec.martial-arts) for the latest versions

Martial Arts Newbie Guide (http://martialtalk.com/library/rma_newbie-guide.txt)
Updated regularly - Check here (http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mcweigel/rmafaq) for latest version.


Fitness FAQS:

Part 1 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fitnesspart1.txt) Part 2 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fitnesspart2.txt) Part 3 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fitnesspart3.txt)
The Abdominal Training FAQ (http://martialtalk.com/library/ab.faq.htm)
Weightlifting (http://martialtalk.com/library/weightpointer-faq.txt)
Misc.Fitness.Weights Pointer to FAQs and Resources (http://www.trygve.com/pointer.html)
Body-Building (http://martialtalk.com/library/hardgainer-faq.txt)
Stretching and Flexibility (http://www.enteract.com/~bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/)
The Backrubs FAQ (http://www.kjartan.org/backrubfaq/) See also: Intro 1 (http://www.martialtalk.com/library/alt.backrubs_faq_1.txt) 2 (http://www.martialtalk.com/library/alt.backrubs_faq_2.txt) 3 (http://www.martialtalk.com/library/alt.backrubs_faq_3.txt) 4 (http://www.martialtalk.com/library/alt.backrubs_faq_4.txt) 5 (http://www.martialtalk.com/library/alt.backrubs_faq_5.txt)
SportsMed Web (http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/mednav.html)
QuackWatch (http://www.quackwatch.org/) - Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions


Healing and Meditation:

Meditation (http://martialtalk.com/library/meditation_faq.txt)
Transcendental Meditation (http://martialtalk.com/library/transcendentalminifaq.txt)
Medicinal Herbs :
From Henriette's Herbal Homepage (http://ibiblio.org/herbmed/index.html) Most current version is found Here (http://ibiblio.org/herbmed/faqs/herbfaqs.html)
Older Archived versions are here : Culinary herbFAQ (http://martialtalk.com/library/culiherb.txt)| Medicinal herbFAQ (http://martialtalk.com/library/mediherb.txt)

Pressure Point Reference Guide
Even though MartialTalk.com has posted the information about pressure points, we want to make sure everyone knows that if they do attempt to manipulate them they do so at their own risk. It is suggested that the Pressure Point information found on MartialTalk.com be only used for reference material, and that you seek out a qualified instructor to learn this material from. Please use this material responsibly (http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=112)


Animals in Martial Arts:

1. Dragon / Lung (http://martialtalk.com/library/lung.html)
2. Unicorn / K'i-lin / Kirin (http://martialtalk.com/library/kilin.html)


Fencing FAQs
Part 1 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fencing1.txt)
Part 2 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fencing2.txt)
Part 3 (http://martialtalk.com/library/fencing3.txt)


Running
rec.running Beginners' FAQ Part 1 of 2 (http://martialtalk.com/library/running1.txt)
Part 2 of 2 (http://martialtalk.com/library/running2.txt)


Books

A Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Musashi :
http://www.samurai.com/5rings
http://www.hut.fi/~renko/gorinnosho.html


Sun Tzu's The Art of War :
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/4884/
http://web.mit.edu/dcltdw/.html/AOW/toc.html
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/taoism/suntzu.htm


Tao Te Ching :
http://www.nauticom.net/www/asti/dao_jing.htm



Other Books
George Silver's Paradoxes of Defense (http://martialtalk.com/library/paradoxes.htm)

[Bob Hubbard]

I will be periodically updating this list. If you find a broken link, or have information you think we should include, please let us know.

Thank you.

[muayThaiPerson]

Human Body (http://www.innerbody.com/)

This website is excellent, it has animations, skeletal, muscle, nervous, etc. pictures

[pesilat]

I've got several articles and a couple of vid clips at my website: http://www.impactacademy.com look under the "Media/Photos" section. Hope you enjoy them :)

I'll be adding more over time.

Mike

[Dan Anderson]

I have several books on both Modern Arnis and Karate sparring up on my website. The Modern Arnis books are:

De-fanging The Snake: A Guide To Modern Arnis Disarms
Advanced Modern Arnis: A Road To Mastery

The Karate books are:
American Freestyle Karate: A Guide To Sparring
Tactics And Strategies

You can see images of the covers, reviews and ordering information by going to the link below.

Yours,
Dan Anderson

Yours,
Dan Anderson

[muayThaiPerson]

www.judoinfo.com

This is the most comprehensive judo website I've ever witnessed. It pact with a bunch of text and video info, along with animated graphics.

[muayThaiPerson]

http://ejmas.com/pt/ptart_PKim_0100.htm

[Dan Anderson]

Hi,
I just got an email question regarding one of my books and it got lost. Could you contact me again?
Yours,
Dan Anderson

[jsbelljr83]

I have found an excellent source for used book, go to www.alibris.com. :)

[OnlyAnEgg]

Kaith:

Dead link: http://all.net/books/tzu

[danahallenbeck]

I'm new to MartialTalk. Great website!

It appears that the first Kenpo FAQ no longer exists. It just takes you to the main web hosting site.

Keep up the good work!

Dana

[U Mya Thein]

Dear Martial Artists,
May I introduce myself.
I am a Grand Master of Myanmar Thaing.
My late masters are U Pye Thein and U Chit Than.
Their names and photos are in the book " Asian Fighting Arts "
I am now acting as a Vice President of Myanmar Thaing Federation in Myanmar.I am a lawyer by profession.
My email is umyathein@myanmar.com.mm
Wish you all masters.
Best regards,
U Mya Thein

[bobster_ice]

www.coolshack.com (http://www.coolshack.com)

Pretty good website, it tells you the history of most martial arts and has some sparring and training tips on it.

Bobby

[moonflipper]

http://www.martinvidic.com/martinvidic_en_2006/flash_mavi

This is one of my fovourites.
Well... Not very good if you are interestid in traditional stuff, but this site features very high quality instructions for competetive wushu and gymnastics.

Some instructions for weight lifting and stretching, plus nutrition calculators.

As i said, couldnt find that much triditional stuff, but u can chick it out urself. Oh... And the cool thing about it is, that all the instructions are flash animated. looks fine.... lol

http://www.martinvidic.com/martinvidic_en_2006/flash_mavi/banners/comicinstructions_anim_450x200.gif (http://www.martinvidic.com/martinvidic_en_2006/flash_mavi)

[pstarr]

Hello!
Well, since my book, "The Making Of A Butterfly" was just recently published, I'd like to put in a shameless plug for it...:) It's a collection of stories involving my teacher (who passed away in 1971), my classmates, and me - with a lesson/concept included in each one.

Just my two yuan-

[igor]

Hello, my regarding!People, who can help me to get the book "Let every breath...". In Ukraine it's a problem.
I need this book. I tried to do some exercises from SISTEMA (that I could find in INTERNET)
and they are realy work! May be we could make some change? I have fotos from book about russian
style (non contact) by Scogorev, unfortunately in russian. Could you make foto copy of the "Let every breath..."
(all pages) and send me on my e-mail: iggidar@rambler.ru. If you interesting in russian styles
I can send more books about it(just in russian). May be some of you study russian, it would be
a great help. Sorry for my English.:0)))
Igor.

[kilogulf59]

....and for those interested in H2H/Combatives and Point Shooting...

"Shooting to Live" (http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/shooting_to_live.pdf)

"Kill or Get Killed” (http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/Kill_or_Get_Killed.pdf)

USMC Close Combat 1999 (http://www.judoinfo.com/pdf/USMCcombat.pdf)

USMC MA-1.02 Fundamentals Of Marine Corps Martial Arts (http://judoinfo.com/pdf/Marine_Martial_Arts.pdf)

USA FM 21-150 Combatives 1992 (http://www.judoinfo.com/pdf/FM21-150.pdf)

USA FM 3-25.150 Combatives 2002 (http://www.judoinfo.com/pdf/USArmyFieldManual.pdf)

FM 3-22.9 RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP M16A1, M16A2/3, M16A4, AND M4 CARBINE (http://www.again.net/~steve/zip/united_states_army_fm_3-22x9%20-%2024_april_2003.zip)

FM 3-23.35 COMBAT TRAINING WITH PISTOLS, M9 AND M11 (http://www.again.net/~steve/zip/united_states_army_fm_3-23x35%20-%2025_june_2003.zip)

MRCP 3-1A RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP (http://www.again.net/~steve/zip/united_states_marine_mrcp_3-1a%20-%2023_feb_1999.zip)

Dept. of the Army BASIC RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP (http://www.again.net/~steve/zip/basic_rifle_card_gta_07-01-043%20-%201_may_00.zip)

Hope these help out someone.

[MBuzzy]

I located this site last night. If you are interested in Korean Martial Arts, This is an OUTSTANDING reference. Master "Mac" demonstrates each hyung on video. I do not know him, but would like to give credit where it is due, this is an excellent resource.

http://mchenry.homeip.net/TangSooDo/forms/

[Rodrigo R. Merino]

Add to the collection:
On the subject of fighting with the Rapier, facsimile edition of Luis Pacheco de Narvaez (pub. AD 1600) "Llave y gobierno de la destreza. De una filosofia de las armas" ("Key and management of The Skill [swordfighting]. A philosophy of arms")
Unfortunately, have not found this in English.

[Ravenoak]

does anyone have info on how to gain strength without gaining mass? I need to keep light and strong.

[Robert]

Good Evening To All,

My name is Robert and this is my first time posting to the forum. I am looking forward to conversing with all martial artists involved here and to share my thoughts and views as well. I have trained most of my life and continue to study. I am anxious to see new ways, views, and other schools of thought.
Martial arts changed my life as a boy and remains as important to me today as when I first began. Looking forward to chatting with each of you soon. Have a great night. Mind Body Spirit

Cordially Yours,

Robert

[terryl965]

Welcome Robert maybe you should go to the meet and greet section and that way everybody will be able to say hello.

[kajikan]

You may already be aware that most judo federations and associations offer a good selection of judo an ju-jitsu books in their libray and can be accessible by writing to them.
There are also limited editions covering historical judo development in Canada for those who may be interested.

[Dr John M La Tourrette]

I have several books on both Modern Arnis and Karate sparring up on my website. The Modern Arnis books are:

De-fanging The Snake: A Guide To Modern Arnis Disarms
Advanced Modern Arnis: A Road To Mastery

The Karate books are:
American Freestyle Karate: A Guide To Sparring
Tactics And Strategies

You can see images of the covers, reviews and ordering information by going to the link below.

Yours,
Dan Anderson

Dan Anderson is one of the good ones.

Not only is Dan one of the best out there, he can teach what he does so well.

And his books also convey those skills to a disciplined person that want the best tactics available in how-to-fight.

I recommend all of his products 100%.

Dr. John M. La Tourrette
www.realspeedhitting.com (http://www.realspeedhitting.com)

[Ayuki]

Hi people I'm pleased I can join you here. TARAAAAAAAAA.

[Super Six]

Want to clear up some confusion pertaining to Combato.

Combato and Defendo were two systems developed by Bill Underwood a native of England who imigrated to Canada. Much about his background is available on the internet, my focus is going to be on the system itself.
Underwoods system had its initial roots is combat jiujitsu, this he learned and had exposure to in England as a child. Many additional influences help to develop his system of Combato. Western Boxing, Wrestling, Korean and Chinese systems as well. Mr. Underwood through study and assimilation began to formulate disabling or killing techniques from the various systems. The full and true extent of how he created Combato will truly never been known. My understanding is extensive study was done by Mr. Underwood looking into the nervous system, balance point,etc. This assimilating of killing techniques was called Combato. Combato is based on reverse pressure techiques. The key to the effectiveness of Combato was based on its offense and defensive tactics. Overloading, Tornado, Angle creation, Extreme conditioning and Extreme Speed training formulated the backbone of the attack on guard position. It is this grouping that created the Combato Blocking system. The Combato Blocking system which is primarily offensive blocking ( also includes defense off-course) is what speeded up the system and created the reversing techniques which up until the creation of the Combato had not been seen by North American Military experts.
Combato at the advanced level consisted of 6 primary block or attack angles, 8 blocking techniques, Striking of all kinds though and emphasis on low kicks and open hands. 11 primary pressure points and 22 secondary for escape techniques or other applications. A series of 33 kill movements, 3 sets of 11 movements were the heart of the system with the blocking system as the backbone. (Spinal Cord manipulation, Air, Blood and Pressurizing techniques) Keep in mind the purpose of Combato was to kill or render your enemy ineffective. Block and "speed and surprise spell success" was the mantra of Combato. From my understanding Combato was the Allied Forces standard for trained Assassins until 1982 when the program was abolished. (Uncertain of this)

After World War 2 Bill created and marketed his system of Defendo which was a system of Compliance and Control. Robbie Cressman out of Toronto is and expert on this system and he can answer your questions. What I know of the system I learned form him.

Your probably wondering where did I get this information. My father taught the system to my brother and I. He studied the system direct from Bill Underwood. He was chosen as an elite athlete and someone who had extensive fight training. He grew up Boxing, studied JiuJitsu form Sgt Major Bradley in the Canadian Army, plus took Battle Drill and Commando Training in Air Force. He was one of the first Air Force Commando's.

Underwood also taught a system to various elite Commando and Army units in North America. He actually had two systems, the field system had far less emphasis on silent killing and had alot of ground finishing techniques called Ground Dummying.

If you have any questions about Underwood or Combato I would be honored to answer.

In my Father's word, Underwood was a genious.

[arnisador]

Aret here weapons in Combato?

[Baba Balogun]

Afrikan Martial Arts: Discovering the Warrior Within.

Great book!

[NKWeilan]

Here is a link that you guys might be interested in. It contains a big reference on the various forms of martial arts. http://mmabooks.blogspot.com/
Regards & Hi to all.

[thunderfoot]

Excellent resources!

[lklawson]

Antique Boxing, Catch-as-Catch-Can, and Fencing books - most free downloads.

http://stores.lulu.com/lawson

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

[Datito]

Dear Martial Artists,
May I introduce myself.
I am a Grand Master of Myanmar Thaing.
My late masters are U Pye Thein and U Chit Than.
Their names and photos are in the book " Asian Fighting Arts "
I am now acting as a Vice President of Myanmar Thaing Federation in Myanmar.I am a lawyer by profession.
My email is umyathein@myanmar.com.mm
Wish you all masters.
Best regards,
U Mya Thein
Minglaba Grand Master U May Thein
I have been unable to make contact with you via you e-mail address,
please confirm your e-mail address.
Thank you (Chazutinbade)
Paul keogh
Bando Thaing student