Martial Arts - Boxing: Books, Videos

During World War II the U.S. Navy used sports to condition recruits both mentally and physically for combat. The Naval Aviation Physical Training (V-5) Program compiled specific manuals outlining the instruction in each sport. Boxing is the essence of the fighting man, and from time immemorial it has been used to train, harden and discipline military personnel. Plus, army trainers have always considered boxing the best training possible for bayonet fighting. It is only natural, then, that boxing was central to the V-5 training program.

Boxing, originally published in 1943, was compiled by boxing champions and coaches to teach World War II cadets how to take a punch and fight back viciously, calmly and with deadly intent. The manual was so successful that the U.S. Naval Institute reissued it several times, and copies of the original manual are still in high demand.

Get yourself into top fighting shape by following the combat-proven boxing drills used by generations of naval recruits.
$35.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-457-3 296 pages 8.5" x 11" photos

Master trainer Mark Hatmaker provides expert instruction in the "sweet science" of boxing to round out anyone's competition, training or self-defense arsenal.

It's all here:

* ring generalship
* offensive and defensive strategies
* body work
* draws and fakes
* clinching techniques with counters
* head hunting and more

Learn how to throw advance combinations, cut off the ring, fight off the ropes, generate power, corner a foe and fight a variety of opponents, including short and tall boxers, chargers, speed demons, stick-and-move types, sluggers and brawlers. Packed with photos and easy-to-follow drills, all that's required to get the most out of this book are two pair of gloves and a training partner.
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Mark Hatmaker is a lifelong student of the martial arts with more than 24 years of experience in Western boxing, wrestling, and no-holds-barred fighting. Known as "The Professor of Grappling," he is widely recognized for his pragmatic, results-oriented approach to combat training.
$12.95
Softcover 978-1-884654-21-3 5.5" x 8.5" 224 pages photos

Your fists are your primary weapon system in a streetfight, but most martial arts "masters" like to gloss over that fact. Now fisticuffs expert Ned Beaumont shows you how to duke it out in back alleys and smoky bars and walk away grinning (with all your teeth). All the dirty tricks of boxing are included, too. Not for the faint of heart, this one is destined to become a classic.
$21.00
Softcover 978-0-87364-934-6 206 pages 5.5" x 8.5" illustrations

In 1867, John Graham Chambers published what would become known worldwide as the Marquis of Queensberry rules for boxing and thus changed the sport forever . . . or so it was thought. In this explosive two-volume video production boxing and grappling expert Mark Hatmaker throws away the rulebook and turns back the clock to reveal the forbidden techniques of extreme boxing. Hatmaker begins with the basics of stance and movement, including little-known tricks to improve your defenses against grapplers and kickboxers. He then teaches you the extreme boxing arsenal - a collection of savage punches, head-butts, elbows and stomps that will enable you to devastate even the toughest opponent. To develop an airtight defense, Hatmaker shows you how to slip, bob, weave, cuff and cover, as well as foolproof methods of defending against the shoot. Finally, you'll learn how to put it all together with punching combinations and drills that will prepare you for anything thrown at you in the ring or on the street. Learn why the only boxing worth betting your life on is Extreme Boxing. For information purposes only.
$59.95
DVD-R 805966 040134 126 minutes

JOE LOUIS' HOW TO BOX
by Joe Louis

In words, diagrams, and action photographs, Joe Louis—who was named the greatest heavyweight champ of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization in 2005—explains the techniques he successfully used in his boxing career. There can be no greater authority to write a book on this subject than the "Brown Bomber," who held the World Heavyweight Championship for 11 years and successfully defended the title 25 times, both heavyweight records.

Paladin Press is pleased to offer this classic old-school boxing title, which was originally published in 1948, to a whole new generation of enthusiasts eager to learn boxing. Starting with the correct mental attitude and basic training rules and equipment, the book proceeds through the proper stance and footwork to all the various punches and knockout blows. Personal experiences and pictures of the legendary champ enliven the instructions and lessons.

Joe Louis' How to Box is for anyone interested in learning more about Joe Louis or boxing for self-defense.
$9.95
Softcover 978-1-58160-715-4 8.5" x 11" 64 pages photos

Arguably the most brutal mixed martial art practiced today, catch wrestling's devastating arsenal of strikes, takedowns, throws, flesh-tearing rips, and bone-shattering hooks has been copied by many, but mastered by only a few. In this extraordinary video series from Paladin Press, expert catch wrestler Tony Cecchine teaches you catch's most street-worthy techniques, combining hard-core grappling with brutal striking to provide you with a turnkey self-defense system that will make you unbeatable on the street.

In Volume Four: Striking, Cecchine starts by teaching the fundamentals of punching: how to properly roll a fist to minimize or eliminate hand injuries; proper body mechanics to derive maximum power; and the bread-and-butter jab, hook and uppercut. Then he focuses on close-range weapons like the elbow and knee before delving into catch's destructive battery of kicks. Defenses against both punches and kicks are also taught, focusing on head movement, bobbing, weaving, knee blocks and much more. There's more to catch than grappling, and to be effective on the street, you need to have your striking game wired tight; this video will teach you to do that. For information purposes only.
$59.95
DVD-R 805966-060736 160 minutes 2 Disc-Set

Arguably the most brutal mixed martial art practiced today, catch wrestling's devastating arsenal of strikes, takedowns, throws, flesh-tearing rips, and bone-shattering hooks has been copied by many, but mastered by only a few. In this extraordinary video series from Paladin Press, expert catch wrestler Tony Cecchine teaches you catch's most street-worthy techniques, combining hard-core grappling with brutal striking to provide you with a turnkey self-defense system that will make you unbeatable on the street.

In Volume Three: Hand Fighting and Takedown Defenses, Cecchine starts off by teaching hand fighting: the true grappler's way of both achieving an unbreakable grip and breaking the grip of your opponent, no matter how strong he is. After that, he demonstrates catch's most effective takedown defenses, showing you how to stay on your feet in a real-life violent encounter and avoid being slammed to the pavement. He also includes a truly brutal version of the sprawl that will have your attacker wishing he'd never tried to take you down in the first place. For information purposes only.
$39.95
DVD-R 805966-060637 100 minutes

The fighters of the great bare-knuckle boxing era were tough men and skilled combatants. They had to be to endure brutal brawls that could last for hours, testing the skills and guts of both participants. In this fascinating tutorial on this poorly understood combative art, martial artists David Lindholm and Ulf Karlsson extract the practical material from historical bare-knuckle boxing and show how it can be applied in modern self-defense.

Lindholm and Karlsson have analyzed the surviving texts and illustrations of the masters of bare-knuckle boxing and organized what they've discovered into a complete program for training, conditioning and applying these skills in a real confrontation. In doing so, they show how bare knuckle is an ideal system for real-world self-defense. It contains strikes, throws, parries and a few basic kicks, so it is simple to learn. The techniques are remarkably powerful, which means you get a good payoff for each shot you land. It works regardless of the clothes you wear, the surface you stand on, the space you will fight in or how many attackers you meet. Bare knuckle is also easy to practice alone or with partners, because you need minimal space and equipment to train and enjoy its benefits.

The bare-knuckle boxing era ended in the early 20th century, when gloves were introduced, stricter rules implemented and oversight organizations formed. This book is devoted to reviving this practical combative art.

David Lindholm has trained in boxing, karate, sport fencing, iaido, kendo, wrestling and tai chi chuan, but since 1996 his main fields have been historical European martial arts and Japanese koryu sword arts. He is the coauthor (with Peter Svärd) of Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Art of the Longsword and Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat.

Ulf Karlsson started training in the Japanese martial art Taido in 1984 and has instructed in that art since 1987, currently holding the grade of Godan Renshi. He has also trained in ESDS (Explosive Self Defence System), Ryu Te and most recently the Okinawan martial art Te.
$20.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-700-0 136 pages 8.5" x 11" photos, illust.

Paladin Press and best-selling author Mark Hatmaker bring you 10 hours of precise, detailed instruction in every major aspect of boxing from No-Holds-Barred fighting to the sweet science of today, giving you what you need to win in the cage, ring or octagon. Focusing first on the basics of footwork, ring generalship and body movement to keep your opponent from landing a punch, he then teaches the fundamentals of striking, from such basic punches as shovel hooks and the true cross to "illegal" shots like elbow strikes, foot stomps and hacksaws. From there, he shows you the most effective combinations and how to string them together to maintain an unbeatable offense and put your opponent on the canvas.

In the lengthy trigger punching section, you learn how to best make use of body angling to turn your opponent's offense against him. Finally, Hatmaker teaches little-known strategies of clinching, feinting, infighting and more to ensure victory whether you're in the arena or on the street. If you're a boxer looking to hone his game, a beginning student seeking instruction in one of the oldest fighting sports known, or a practitioner of any martial art looking for a proven system of stand-up fighting for self-defense, this video production is tailor-made for you. For information purposes only.
$179.95
DVD-R 805966 051932 600 minutes 6-Disc-Set

In this sequel to Championship Streetfighting, veteran boxer Ned Beaumont shows why boxing is the baddest martial art around for streetfighting. Here he moves beyond the basics and applies more advanced principles, techniques and training methods of the "sweet science."
$25.00
Softcover 978-1-58160-123-7 256 pages 5.5" x 8.5" illustrations