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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 95%
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
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 94%
Speed is seven separate skills. Most fighters train just the one that looks good on camera.
by J. Barnes 2005
3.61
127 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
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
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 93%
A champion's blueprint for turning wrestling into the most adaptable weapon in the cage.
by Randy Couture 2007
4.07
92 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
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 93%
Two types of violence exist, and your dojo probably never taught you the difference.
by Rory Miller 2011
4.25
1k+ 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 93%
Two kinds of threat: one talks, one attacks. Treating both the same way gets you killed.
by Tim Larkin 2017
4.25
1k+ 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 92%
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 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 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 92%
Two bodyweight moves, ancient tension secrets, and a practice method that never exhausts you.
by Pavel Tsatsouline 2003
4.06
2k+ 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 92%
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
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 92%
A black belt reveals how the dojo teaches patience, conquers fear, and builds a life philosophy.
by Joe Hyams 1979
4.19
4k+ 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 92%
Survive the fight and the trial. A graduated system for matching your response to the threat.
by Rory Miller 2012
4.41
172 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 92%
Conflict follows hidden scripts. A manual for spotting the pattern and choosing a better response.
by Rory Miller 2014
4.23
381 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
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
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 92%
Define the mission first. Without it, self-defense training is just expensive roleplay.
by Varg Freeborn 2018
4.27
483 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
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 92%
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
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 91%
Harness adrenaline for explosive speed, profile any opponent, and treat every loss as data.
by Phil Pierce 2015
3.62
212 ratings
The Ultimate Athlete
by George Leonard • 1975
Your body contains physical genius that organized sports were built to suppress, not awaken.
3.62
45
The Ultimate Athlete Summary
The Ultimate Athlete 91%
Your body contains physical genius that organized sports were built to suppress, not awaken.
by George Leonard 1975
3.62
45 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
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 91%
Mental skills decide the mission more than any weapon. The field guide for training them.
by Michael J. Asken 2010
4.12
612 ratings
The Little Book of Energy Medicine
by Donna Eden • 2012
Tap and trace daily to reset your energy, calm your nerves, and boost immunity.
4.38
236
The Little Book of Energy Medicine Summary
The Little Book of Energy Medicine 91%
Tap and trace daily to reset your energy, calm your nerves, and boost immunity.
by Donna Eden 2012
4.38
236 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
Striking Thoughts
by Bruce Lee • 2000
All fixed styles trap you: Bruce Lee's radical case for living with no single way.
4.25
3k+
Striking Thoughts Summary
Striking Thoughts 91%
All fixed styles trap you: Bruce Lee's radical case for living with no single way.
by Bruce Lee 2000
4.25
3k+ ratings
Musashi's Book of Five Rings
by Stephen F. Kaufman • 2012
Musashi's five scrolls of strategy, decoded for anyone who never plans to hold a sword.
4.14
366
Musashi's Book of Five Rings Summary
Musashi's Book of Five Rings 91%
Musashi's five scrolls of strategy, decoded for anyone who never plans to hold a sword.
by Stephen F. Kaufman 2012
4.14
366 ratings
The Art of Peace
by Morihei Ueshiba • 1992
A martial art that ends conflict by blending, not striking: the founder's philosophy of peace.
4.20
5k+
The Art of Peace Summary
The Art of Peace 91%
A martial art that ends conflict by blending, not striking: the founder's philosophy of peace.
by Morihei Ueshiba 1992
4.20
5k+ ratings
Luohan Qigong. Treasure for health
by Jose Beneyto • 2017
Turn your body, breath, and mind into a single engine for health: the Luohan Qigong method.
Luohan Qigong. Treasure for health Summary
Luohan Qigong. Treasure for health 91%
Turn your body, breath, and mind into a single engine for health: the Luohan Qigong method.
by Jose Beneyto 2017
The Healer Within
by Roger Jahnke • 2013
Your body makes its own medicine. Four ancient Chinese practices that teach it how.
4.13
232
The Healer Within Summary
The Healer Within 91%
Your body makes its own medicine. Four ancient Chinese practices that teach it how.
by Roger Jahnke 2013
4.13
232 ratings
Rebuilding Milo
by Aaron Horschig • 2021
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
4.56
749
Rebuilding Milo Summary
Rebuilding Milo 91%
Your MRI is probably wrong. Find what movement triggers your pain, then rebuild from there.
by Aaron Horschig 2021
4.56
749 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 91%
For firefighters, soldiers, and cops: how to deadlift 500 while still finishing the run.
by K. Black 2014
4.52
1k+ ratings
Introducing EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
by Judy Byrne • 2014
Finger-tap meridian points while naming what hurts: anxiety drops, pain fades, old trauma loosens.
3.65
37
Introducing EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Summary
Introducing EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) 90%
Finger-tap meridian points while naming what hurts: anxiety drops, pain fades, old trauma loosens.
by Judy Byrne 2014
3.65
37 ratings
The MELT Method
by Sue Hitzmann • 2013
A 10-minute fascia technique that releases chronic pain and restores youthful movement.
3.67
851
The MELT Method Summary
The MELT Method 90%
A 10-minute fascia technique that releases chronic pain and restores youthful movement.
by Sue Hitzmann 2013
3.67
851 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 90%
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
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 90%
A Secret Service agent's toolkit: manage fear, spot lies, and influence like you protect presidents.
by Evy Poumpouras 2020
4.14
9k+ 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 90%
Why some freeze and others act in combat, and the mental skills that decide.
by Dave Grossman 2004
4.29
5k+ 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 90%
Why strong athletes gas out: the missing aerobic foundation and a structured plan to build it.
by K. Black 2015
4.57
893 ratings
Peak
by Marc Bubbs • 2019
Fix sleep, food, and stress before marginal gains. A biological blueprint for athletic longevity.
4.15
786
Peak Summary
Peak 90%
Fix sleep, food, and stress before marginal gains. A biological blueprint for athletic longevity.
by Marc Bubbs 2019
4.15
786 ratings
The EFT Manual
by Dawson Church • 2013
A self-administered acupressure routine that reduces anxiety, pain, and PTSD symptoms in minutes.
4.16
119
The EFT Manual Summary
The EFT Manual 90%
A self-administered acupressure routine that reduces anxiety, pain, and PTSD symptoms in minutes.
by Dawson Church 2013
4.16
119 ratings
The Way of Qigong
by Kenneth S. Cohen • 1999
From breath to bedroom: qigong's complete guide to cultivating life energy, with the science.
4.20
760
The Way of Qigong Summary
The Way of Qigong 90%
From breath to bedroom: qigong's complete guide to cultivating life energy, with the science.
by Kenneth S. Cohen 1999
4.20
760 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 90%
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
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! 90%
Burpees, body weight, and grit: the Spartan formula for strength that handles real-world obstacles.
by Joe De Sena 2016
3.99
613 ratings
The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief
by Nick Ortner • 2015
Fingertip tapping that calms the brain's fear center and releases the emotions behind chronic pain.
4.14
250
The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief Summary
The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief 90%
Fingertip tapping that calms the brain's fear center and releases the emotions behind chronic pain.
by Nick Ortner 2015
4.14
250 ratings
Back Mechanic
by Stuart McGill • 2015
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
4.50
2k+
Back Mechanic Summary
Back Mechanic 90%
Stop chasing generic treatments. Self-diagnose your back pain, eliminate its triggers, and rebuild.
by Stuart McGill 2015
4.50
2k+ ratings
Energy Medicine
by Donna Eden • 1998
Nine invisible energy systems run your body. Learn to talk to them with your hands.
4.34
3k+
Energy Medicine Summary
Energy Medicine 90%
Nine invisible energy systems run your body. Learn to talk to them with your hands.
by Donna Eden 1998
4.34
3k+ ratings
The Tapping Solution
by Nick Ortner • 2013
A tapping sequence that drops cortisol 24% in one session, no therapist required.
4.03
2k+
The Tapping Solution Summary
The Tapping Solution 90%
A tapping sequence that drops cortisol 24% in one session, no therapist required.
by Nick Ortner 2013
4.03
2k+ ratings
The Spark in the Machine
by Dr Daniel Keown • 2014
What if acupuncture channels actually exist? Fascial planes and bioelectricity prove they do.
4.37
596
The Spark in the Machine Summary
The Spark in the Machine 90%
What if acupuncture channels actually exist? Fascial planes and bioelectricity prove they do.
by Dr Daniel Keown 2014
4.37
596 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 90%
Before he was a cage-fighting champion, he was a child locked in a dark closet.
by Frank Shamrock 2012
3.65
96 ratings
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