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Meditations on Violence
by Rory Miller • 2008
Why your black belt won't save you: real violence plays by rules your dojo never taught.
4.33
2k+
Meditations on Violence Summary
Meditations on Violence 97%
Why your black belt won't save you: real violence plays by rules your dojo never taught.
by Rory Miller 2008
4.33
2k+ ratings
When Violence Is the Answer
by Tim Larkin • 2017
Two kinds of threat: one talks, one attacks. Treating both the same way gets you killed.
4.25
1k+
When Violence Is the Answer Summary
When Violence Is the Answer 96%
Two kinds of threat: one talks, one attacks. Treating both the same way gets you killed.
by Tim Larkin 2017
4.25
1k+ ratings
Vital Point Strikes
by Sang H. Kim • 2008
Every body has hidden switches. Hit them right and force multiplies against a larger opponent.
4.03
112
Vital Point Strikes Summary
Vital Point Strikes 96%
Every body has hidden switches. Hit them right and force multiplies against a larger opponent.
by Sang H. Kim 2008
4.03
112 ratings
Facing Violence
by Rory Miller • 2011
Two types of violence exist, and your dojo probably never taught you the difference.
4.25
1k+
Facing Violence Summary
Facing Violence 95%
Two types of violence exist, and your dojo probably never taught you the difference.
by Rory Miller 2011
4.25
1k+ ratings
Violence of Mind
by Varg Freeborn • 2018
Define the mission first. Without it, self-defense training is just expensive roleplay.
4.27
483
Violence of Mind Summary
Violence of Mind 95%
Define the mission first. Without it, self-defense training is just expensive roleplay.
by Varg Freeborn 2018
4.27
483 ratings
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA
by J. Barnes • 2005
Speed is seven separate skills. Most fighters train just the one that looks good on camera.
3.61
127
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA Summary
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA 95%
Speed is seven separate skills. Most fighters train just the one that looks good on camera.
by J. Barnes 2005
3.61
127 ratings
Scaling Force
by Rory Miller • 2012
Survive the fight and the trial. A graduated system for matching your response to the threat.
4.41
172
Scaling Force Summary
Scaling Force 95%
Survive the fight and the trial. A graduated system for matching your response to the threat.
by Rory Miller 2012
4.41
172 ratings
Wrestling for Fighting
by Randy Couture • 2007
A champion's blueprint for turning wrestling into the most adaptable weapon in the cage.
4.07
92
Wrestling for Fighting Summary
Wrestling for Fighting 95%
A champion's blueprint for turning wrestling into the most adaptable weapon in the cage.
by Randy Couture 2007
4.07
92 ratings
Warrior Mindset
by Michael J. Asken • 2010
Mental skills decide the mission more than any weapon. The field guide for training them.
4.12
612
Warrior Mindset Summary
Warrior Mindset 94%
Mental skills decide the mission more than any weapon. The field guide for training them.
by Michael J. Asken 2010
4.12
612 ratings
Meditation for Warriors
by Loren W. Christensen • 2013
Meditation rebuilt for warriors: no incense, just the drills that keep you clear when it counts.
4.11
110
Meditation for Warriors Summary
Meditation for Warriors 94%
Meditation rebuilt for warriors: no incense, just the drills that keep you clear when it counts.
by Loren W. Christensen 2013
4.11
110 ratings
Escape the Wolf
by Clint Emerson • 2022
A SEAL's system for reading threats, blending in anywhere, and escaping before danger strikes.
4.14
100
Escape the Wolf Summary
Escape the Wolf 93%
A SEAL's system for reading threats, blending in anywhere, and escaping before danger strikes.
by Clint Emerson 2022
4.14
100 ratings
The Fighter's Mind
by Sam Sheridan • 2010
Faster hands and stronger kicks don't make champions. A mental game most fighters never train does.
4.10
2k+
The Fighter's Mind Summary
The Fighter's Mind 93%
Faster hands and stronger kicks don't make champions. A mental game most fighters never train does.
by Sam Sheridan 2010
4.10
2k+ ratings
Tactical Barbell II
by K. Black • 2015
Why strong athletes gas out: the missing aerobic foundation and a structured plan to build it.
4.57
893
Tactical Barbell II Summary
Tactical Barbell II 93%
Why strong athletes gas out: the missing aerobic foundation and a structured plan to build it.
by K. Black 2015
4.57
893 ratings
Tactical Barbell
by K. Black • 2022
Build fitness that carries a 50-pound ruck twenty miles and still has fight at the end.
4.64
245
Tactical Barbell Summary
Tactical Barbell 93%
Build fitness that carries a 50-pound ruck twenty miles and still has fight at the end.
by K. Black 2022
4.64
245 ratings
Becoming Bulletproof
by Evy Poumpouras • 2020
A Secret Service agent's toolkit: manage fear, spot lies, and influence like you protect presidents.
4.14
9k+
Becoming Bulletproof Summary
Becoming Bulletproof 93%
A Secret Service agent's toolkit: manage fear, spot lies, and influence like you protect presidents.
by Evy Poumpouras 2020
4.14
9k+ ratings
Sheep No More
by Jonathan T. Gilliam • 2017
The attacker already has a plan. Build yours first using their own surveillance methods.
3.93
389
Sheep No More Summary
Sheep No More 93%
The attacker already has a plan. Build yours first using their own surveillance methods.
by Jonathan T. Gilliam 2017
3.93
389 ratings
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
by Jason Hanson • 2015
Escape restraints, spot a tail, secure a room: spy skills for civilians.
3.64
2k+
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life Summary
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life 93%
Escape restraints, spot a tail, secure a room: spy skills for civilians.
by Jason Hanson 2015
3.64
2k+ ratings
Conflict Communication
by Rory Miller • 2014
Conflict follows hidden scripts. A manual for spotting the pattern and choosing a better response.
4.23
381
Conflict Communication Summary
Conflict Communication 93%
Conflict follows hidden scripts. A manual for spotting the pattern and choosing a better response.
by Rory Miller 2014
4.23
381 ratings
The Naked Warrior
by Pavel Tsatsouline • 2003
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
4.06
2k+
The Naked Warrior Summary
The Naked Warrior 93%
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003
4.06
2k+ ratings
The Karate Way
by Dave Lowry • 2009
Black belt is a learner's permit. Real karate is daily, invisible work on who you become.
4.19
124
The Karate Way Summary
The Karate Way 93%
Black belt is a learner's permit. Real karate is daily, invisible work on who you become.
by Dave Lowry 2009
4.19
124 ratings
On the Warrior's Path
by Daniele Bolelli • 2003
Martial arts are a philosophy written on the body. Fighting is just the first chapter.
4.11
557
On the Warrior's Path Summary
On the Warrior's Path 93%
Martial arts are a philosophy written on the body. Fighting is just the first chapter.
by Daniele Bolelli 2003
4.11
557 ratings
Left of Bang
by Patrick Van Horne • 2014
Six ways to read behavior, one baseline trick, and the three-anomaly rule that triggers action.
3.98
3k+
Left of Bang Summary
Left of Bang 93%
Six ways to read behavior, one baseline trick, and the three-anomaly rule that triggers action.
by Patrick Van Horne 2014
3.98
3k+ ratings
On Combat
by Dave Grossman • 2004
Why some freeze and others act in combat, and the mental skills that decide.
4.29
5k+
On Combat Summary
On Combat 93%
Why some freeze and others act in combat, and the mental skills that decide.
by Dave Grossman 2004
4.29
5k+ ratings
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
by Bruce Lee • 1975
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
4.36
9k+
Tao of Jeet Kune Do Summary
Tao of Jeet Kune Do 93%
A martial art without a style can fit all styles: Bruce Lee's manual for adaptive combat.
by Bruce Lee 1975
4.36
9k+ ratings
Mental Combat
by Phil Pierce • 2015
Harness adrenaline for explosive speed, profile any opponent, and treat every loss as data.
3.62
212
Mental Combat Summary
Mental Combat 93%
Harness adrenaline for explosive speed, profile any opponent, and treat every loss as data.
by Phil Pierce 2015
3.62
212 ratings
Bruce Lee
by Bruce Lee • 1998
Bruce Lee's training logs: the isometric holds, circuits, and stretches behind his speed and power.
4.25
2k+
Bruce Lee Summary
Bruce Lee 93%
Bruce Lee's training logs: the isometric holds, circuits, and stretches behind his speed and power.
by Bruce Lee 1998
4.25
2k+ ratings
The 32 Principles
by Rener Gracie • 2023
Jiu-Jitsu's competition-tested rules for winning without fighting, in business and in life.
3.68
504
The 32 Principles Summary
The 32 Principles 92%
Jiu-Jitsu's competition-tested rules for winning without fighting, in business and in life.
by Rener Gracie 2023
3.68
504 ratings
Unleash the Warrior Within
by Richard "Mack" Machowicz • 2002
Fear dissolves the moment you act. A Navy SEAL's battle plan for reaching any personal objective.
3.84
232
Unleash the Warrior Within Summary
Unleash the Warrior Within 92%
Fear dissolves the moment you act. A Navy SEAL's battle plan for reaching any personal objective.
by Richard "Mack" Machowicz 2002
3.84
232 ratings
Survive Like a Spy
by Jason Hanson • 2018
The spy's playbook for everyday life: spot lies, shake a tail, and make it home safe.
3.37
555
Survive Like a Spy Summary
Survive Like a Spy 92%
The spy's playbook for everyday life: spot lies, shake a tail, and make it home safe.
by Jason Hanson 2018
3.37
555 ratings
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups
by Brett Stewart • 2011
Fifty consecutive pull-ups in under two months, even if the word pull-up scares you right now.
3.31
190
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups Summary
7 Weeks to 50 Pull-Ups 92%
Fifty consecutive pull-ups in under two months, even if the word pull-up scares you right now.
by Brett Stewart 2011
3.31
190 ratings
The Book of Six Rings
by Jock Brocas • 2011
Traditional martial arts were never just physical. Their real purpose was to awaken the sixth sense.
3.80
30
The Book of Six Rings Summary
The Book of Six Rings 92%
Traditional martial arts were never just physical. Their real purpose was to awaken the sixth sense.
by Jock Brocas 2011
3.80
30 ratings
The Way of Aikido
by George Leonard • 1999
Centering, blending, and the art of winning without harm: aikido lessons for life beyond the dojo.
4.12
330
The Way of Aikido Summary
The Way of Aikido 92%
Centering, blending, and the art of winning without harm: aikido lessons for life beyond the dojo.
by George Leonard 1999
4.12
330 ratings
Discipline Equals Freedom
by Jocko Willink • 2017
Self-mastery starts at 4:30 AM and doesn't care about your excuses.
4.09
19k+
Discipline Equals Freedom Summary
Discipline Equals Freedom 92%
Self-mastery starts at 4:30 AM and doesn't care about your excuses.
by Jocko Willink 2017
4.09
19k+ ratings
Spartan Fit!
by Joe De Sena • 2016
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
3.99
613
Spartan Fit! Summary
Spartan Fit! 92%
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
by Joe De Sena 2016
3.99
613 ratings
Zero Negativity
by Ant Middleton • 2020
A special forces operator's method: cut negativity, court discomfort, turn failure into fuel.
3.98
3k+
Zero Negativity Summary
Zero Negativity 92%
A special forces operator's method: cut negativity, court discomfort, turn failure into fuel.
by Ant Middleton 2020
3.98
3k+ ratings
Objective Secure
by Nick Lavery • 2022
The goal framework that got a Green Beret back into combat after losing a leg.
4.49
970
Objective Secure Summary
Objective Secure 92%
The goal framework that got a Green Beret back into combat after losing a leg.
by Nick Lavery 2022
4.49
970 ratings
Aikido in Everyday Life
by Terry Dobson • 1993
Stop meeting force with force. An Aikido master's guide to redirecting conflict until it dissolves.
3.86
176
Aikido in Everyday Life Summary
Aikido in Everyday Life 92%
Stop meeting force with force. An Aikido master's guide to redirecting conflict until it dissolves.
by Terry Dobson 1993
3.86
176 ratings
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups
by Steve Speirs • 2009
100 push-ups without stopping. Seven weeks, three days a week, starting wherever you are right now.
3.62
282
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups Summary
7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups 92%
100 push-ups without stopping. Seven weeks, three days a week, starting wherever you are right now.
by Steve Speirs 2009
3.62
282 ratings
Tactical Barbell
by K. Black • 2014
For firefighters, soldiers, and cops: how to deadlift 500 while still finishing the run.
4.52
1k+
Tactical Barbell Summary
Tactical Barbell 92%
For firefighters, soldiers, and cops: how to deadlift 500 while still finishing the run.
by K. Black 2014
4.52
1k+ ratings
Zen in the Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams • 1979
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
4.19
4k+
Zen in the Martial Arts Summary
Zen in the Martial Arts 91%
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
by Joe Hyams 1979
4.19
4k+ ratings
The Way of the SEAL
by Mark Divine • 2013
Eight warrior principles to forge mental toughness, sharpen intuition, and lead decisively.
3.92
3k+
The Way of the SEAL Summary
The Way of the SEAL 91%
Eight warrior principles to forge mental toughness, sharpen intuition, and lead decisively.
by Mark Divine 2013
3.92
3k+ ratings
Muay Thai
by Michael Goodison • 2016
Modern life buries truth in comfort. In a Muay Thai ring, pain digs it back up.
4.24
138
Muay Thai Summary
Muay Thai 91%
Modern life buries truth in comfort. In a Muay Thai ring, pain digs it back up.
by Michael Goodison 2016
4.24
138 ratings
Mastering Fear
by Brandon Webb • 2018
Fear points at what you want most: a Navy SEAL's guide to reading the signal.
4.05
1k+
Mastering Fear Summary
Mastering Fear 91%
Fear points at what you want most: a Navy SEAL's guide to reading the signal.
by Brandon Webb 2018
4.05
1k+ ratings
The Safety Trap
by Spencer Coursen • 2021
Comfort is the greatest trap. A security expert retrains your instincts for a dangerous world.
4.11
196
The Safety Trap Summary
The Safety Trap 91%
Comfort is the greatest trap. A security expert retrains your instincts for a dangerous world.
by Spencer Coursen 2021
4.11
196 ratings
Karate-Do
by Gichin Funakoshi • 1981
From sickly child to karate's global ambassador: a master's own story of hard and soft.
4.24
2k+
Karate-Do Summary
Karate-Do 91%
From sickly child to karate's global ambassador: a master's own story of hard and soft.
by Gichin Funakoshi 1981
4.24
2k+ ratings
Uncaged
by Frank Shamrock • 2012
Before he was a cage-fighting champion, he was a child locked in a dark closet.
3.65
96
Uncaged Summary
Uncaged 91%
Before he was a cage-fighting champion, he was a child locked in a dark closet.
by Frank Shamrock 2012
3.65
96 ratings
How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need
by Judith Matloff • 2020
A war reporter's field manual for emergencies most people never train for, until it's too late.
3.51
390
How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need Summary
How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need 91%
A war reporter's field manual for emergencies most people never train for, until it's too late.
by Judith Matloff 2020
3.51
390 ratings
The Fear Bubble
by Ant Middleton • 2019
A combat technique that shrinks fear to a single moment, then uses it as fuel.
4.11
5k+
The Fear Bubble Summary
The Fear Bubble 91%
A combat technique that shrinks fear to a single moment, then uses it as fuel.
by Ant Middleton 2019
4.11
5k+ ratings
Jump Attack
by Tim S. Grover • 2000
Train for the fourth quarter, not just a gym max: the 90-day explosive-power protocol.
4.12
364
Jump Attack Summary
Jump Attack 91%
Train for the fourth quarter, not just a gym max: the 90-day explosive-power protocol.
by Tim S. Grover 2000
4.12
364 ratings
The Art of Trial Warfare
by Michael S. Waddington • 2016
Sun Tzu's classic warfare text, read straight as a trial manual: opposing counsel is the enemy.
2.00
1
The Art of Trial Warfare Summary
The Art of Trial Warfare 91%
Sun Tzu's classic warfare text, read straight as a trial manual: opposing counsel is the enemy.
by Michael S. Waddington 2016
2.00
1 ratings
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