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  • Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them

    Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #1

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 1 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
    The Gurkhas have been termed the only soldiers who can win their battles on their reputation alone. Weapons shape the character of the men who wield them and two upturned kukris meeting at the top, their naked blades crossing, serve as the identifying insignia of the Brigade of Gurkhas in the United Kingdom.The Gurkhas were brought to the world’s attention in the nineteenth century, when the ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa

    Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #2

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 2 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
    Large knives with origins as farming and brush cutting tools are often associated with warfare in geographical regions of rough terrain, dense jungle, hills, and in societies without centralized leadership. They have found use as weapons in guerrilla warfare and internal rebellions. The machete has been employed extensively in political uprisings, particularly in Third World countries with ... Read more

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  • Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao

    Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #5

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 5 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
    Edged weapons became a mainstay in early Chinese history and through the Ming (1368-1644 CE) and Qing (1644-1912 CE) dynasties. The Chinese used swords to settle personal disputes, win military battles, and indicate one’s social and martial status through the end of the Imperial Period.China, a country of vast resources, developed its metal and iron industry earlier than its western counterparts ... Read more

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  • Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt

    Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #7

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 7 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
    Egypt, located around the Nile Valley, is one of the world’s oldest and longest surviving cultures. Egyptian history includes periods of stability when Egypt may well have been the mightiest empire on earth, and periods of turmoil when the country was invaded by foreign powers.The history of ancient Egypt is divided into thirty-one dynasties under the pharaoh kings. Warfare and military operations ... Read more

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  • Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare

    Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare, #4

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 4 - Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare
    The sword, a treasured combat arm and symbol of identity, status, and courage has held a special place in most countries of the world. The samurai, however, may have received unparalleled attention in the history of the sword. This brief introduction to medieval Japan demonstrates how the politically strong samurai shaped the view one held of battle. Following the abolishment of the samurai class, ... Read more

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  • 365 Ways to Practice Your Karate, Grappling, and Martial Arts Techniques: The Martial Artist's Daily Pocket Companion

    by Martina Sprague ...
    It is helpful to learn how to approach a frightening situation with a controlled calmness. Having "been there" prior to the actual encounter is a great way to condition your body and mind, even if you have only "been there" in training.Learning the martial arts can take a lifetime of work. To make your journey more manageable, this book will introduce you to 365 ways to practice your martial arts ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knife-on-Knife and Multiple Opponent Knife Defense Strategies

    Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #8

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 8 - Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists
    The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate and defend against a knife with speed, proficiency, and confidence.Almost any martial art, ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leadership: It Ain't Rocket Science: A Critical Analysis of Moving with the Cheese and Other Motivational Leadership Bullshit!

    by Martina Sprague ...
    "A book is like a mirror," said military historian Jay Luvaas. "If an ass looks in, no prophet can peer out." Although leadership books and popular slogans such as, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life," and, "You manage things but lead people," can aid thinking, the ability to know how to think rather than what to think may be the leader's greatest asset. Learning how to think ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knife Defense (Five Books in One)

    Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series series Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists
    The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed instruction in how to manipulate and defend against a knife with speed, proficiency, and confidence.Almost any martial art, traditional or ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kickboxing: Cut Kicks, Knees, Elbows, Sweeps: From Initiation To Knockout

    Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout, #7

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 7 - Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout
    Kickboxing employs some devastating lower and upper body attacks. The cut kick (also called a leg kick), is designed to "cut" through the target, immobilize your opponent, and destroy his foundation. A kickboxer who can't stand can't fight. Therefore, upon the successful completion of the cut kick, the fight ends. Two of the most powerful strikes you will ever use in kickboxing are the knee and ... Read more

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  • Norse Warfare: A Portrayal of Combat, Raids, and Plunder in the Viking Age

    by Martina Sprague ...
    The Vikings burst onto the scene in a flash, startling the world with the reach and extent of their raids and the overwhelming destruction they wrought. Their unconventional war strategies, which left the enemy helpless and defenseless, built their reputation as brutal, bloodthirsty barbarians with no regard for God or human life. The reckless raiding of churches and monasteries was due in large ... Read more

    $12.80 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kickboxing: The Jab: From Initiation To Knockout

    Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout, #1

    by Martina Sprague ...
    Series Book 1 - Kickboxing: From Initiation To Knockout
    Although the jab is not your most powerful strike, at long range it is in a sense your most superior strike. Superiority is determined not only by how much strength or power you have, but also by how you use movement to employ that power. Landing a long range technique is difficult without some sort of setup against a skilled opponent. The jab is perhaps the most versatile kickboxing technique ... Read more

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