More new video downloads

Some more new martial arts video downloads have just become available at Amazon.com. Download or watch instantly:

MARTIAL ART TRAINING VIDEOS:
Power Breathing
Boxing Fundamentals
77 Fun and Exciting Martial Arts Drills
The Secrets of Breaking
Ultimate Kicking Drills

MMA TRAINING VIDEOS:
Jujitsu Fundamentals
Jujitsu Submissions
Complete Kickboxing 1: The Essentials
Muay Thai Knockout
Mauy Thai Fights Volume 1
Muay Thai Fights Volume 2
Ultimate Combat Experience No Holds Barred Fighting


KOREAN MARTIAL ART VIDEOS:
Martial Arts of Korea
Hapkido Essentials
2003 Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido Championship
Haedong Kumdo: Korean Sword Martial Art
Tang Soo Do Color Belt Forms
Advanced Joongbong Short Stick
Taekkyon: Traditional Korean Martial Art
Korean Kickboxing: Kyuktooki

KARATE TRAINING VIDEOS:
Isshinryu Karate Kata
Shotokan Karate Kumite
Shotokan Karate Advanced Black Belt Kata
Beginner Karate
Shotokan Karate Kata: Kyu Level Forms

TAI CHI TRAINING VIDEOS:
Sun Tai Chi Competition Form
Chen Style Tai Chi Short Form and Broadsword Form

SELF-DEFENSE VIDEOS:
Wrist and Arresting Locks
Junsado Fundamentals, Standing & Ground Combat
Police Arrest and Control Tactics

New Podcast - Spinning Whip Kick

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, Sang H. Kim teaches the taekwondo spinning whip kick. This instructional segment is taken from the Complete Kicking DVD available at www.TurtlePress.com

New Book: STREET STOPPERS

Just in - Mark Mireles and Loren W. Christensen's new book: STREET STOPPERS: The Martial Arts Most Devastating Trips Sweeps and Throws for Real Fighting. Street Stoppers is your guide to the martial arts' most devastating trips, sweeps and throws. Mark Mireles has combined his knowledge of wrestling and jujitsu with his many years of experience as a member of the LAPD to put together this collection of street effective takedowns that will stop an attacker cold. Together with veteran cop, author and martial artist Loren W. Christensen, Mark takes you step by step through each technique and shows you exactly how to apply it when your life depends on it.

Martial Arts Video on Demand - New Titles

New martial arts video on demand titles at Amazon.com:

TAEKWONDO
Beginner Taekwondo
Complete Tae Kwon Do Kicking
Tae Kwon Do Step Sparring and Hand Skills
Complete Taekwondo Sparring Volume 2
Complete Taekwondo Sparring Volume 1
Tae Kwon Do Aerokicks
100 Taekwondo Sparring Scoring Techniques
Taekwondo Black Belt Poomse

SELF-DEFENSE
Police Survival: Kubaton, Pressure Points, Handgun Retention
Advanced Knife Defense
Knife Defense Fundamentals

WEAPONS
Jang Bong Long Stick Forms
Jang Bong Long Stick Fundamentals and Patterns
Korean Sword and Weapon Martial Arts
Kumdo: Korean Kendo
Cane for Self-defense
Nunchaku
Double Stick Fundamentals & Patterns
Isshinryu Bo and Sai Kata
Tonfa

CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS
Adaptive Kenpo
Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form and Sword Form

KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS
Ki:The Science of Internal Energy
Hapkido Standing Self-defense
Hapkido Ground and Weapon Defense
Tang Soo Do Black Belt Forms

New Article: Basics of Throws for Self-defense

We've posted a new article in the Martial Arts Training Tips section of the Turtle Press website: Basic Elements of Throws for Self-defense excerpted from the new book STREET STOPPERS: The Martial Arts Most Devastating Trips Sweeps and Throws for Real Fighting by LAPD officer and throwing expert Mark Mireles and martial artist and author Loren W. Christensen.

Self-defense Video download

Drills for Grapplers book in FightSport

Drills for Grapplers, Steve Scott's training guide for combat sport practitioners, is mentioned in the January/February issue of FightSport magazine.

Just relased: Nunchaku Forms video

Sambo video download

New Podcast: Taping Jumper's Knee

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist Trish Bare explains and demonstrates how to tape the knee to alleviate the pain of Jumper's knee for martial arts training.

Zen Buddhism Video Download

Police Instructional Video Downloads

Our Police instructional videos are now available through Amazon.com's video on demand store. Get these popular titles instantly delivered to your computer, TV, phone or mp3 players:

Martial Arts Books from Turtle Press for Kindle

Have a Kindle electronic reader? Get instant access to Turtle Press martial arts books for the Kindle!

Turtle Press has partnered with Amazon.com to publish our complete line of martial arts books for the Kindle electronic book format. If you have a Kindle reader, now you can instantly buy and download Turtle Press books.

New Podcast: Pressure Point Striking

Check out this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast - a pressure point strike to stop an assailant who is pushing or rushing you.

New Podcast: Escape from the Closed Guard

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Jujtisu instructor Jimmy Kodzis teaches you a fundamental escape from the closed guard.

New Podcast - How to Break a Board with Elbow Strike

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, Sensei Mike Reeves teaches a basic Karate board breaking technique - the horizontal elbow strike.

New Article: Suriving a Terrorist Hijacking

We've just posted a new article by army anti-terrorism instructor Robert Deatherage Jr: Surviving a Terrorist Airplane Hijacking. These are potentially lifesaving tips and well worth reviewing if you travel by air. For more detailed instruction, check out Deatherage's book Terrorism Awareness: Understanding the Threat and How You Can Protect Yourself.

New Podcast - Defense against a Club Attack

Training officer Lieutenant Kevin Dillon teaches simple but effective defenses against an attacker armed with a stick or club. Learn how to defuse, disarm and immoblize a potentially dangerous assailant with this tactic used by police officers every day on the street. This instructional segment is taken from the Police Combat Tactics 2 DVD at www.TurtlePress.com

Watch this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast now!

New Article: Karate Philosophy and Sparring

We've just posted a new article in the martial arts training tips library: Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do Philosophy and Sparring Classifications. Emeric Arus, author of Sendo-Ryu Karate-do: The Way of Initiative book, explains the philosophy of Karate and the types of sparring normally taught in karate classes.

New Podcast - Taekwondo Aero Roundhouse Kick

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, Sang H. Kim teaches you how to execute taekwondo's aero (or jumping) roundhouse kick - a great technique for board breaking demos.

New Book: Sendo-Ryu Karate-do

We've just released a new book by Professor Emeric Arus - Sendo-Ryu Karate-Do: The Way of Initiative. The book takes a traditional approach to Karate, teaching important elements like Kihon (basics), Kumite and Kata, as well as training methods and tips, injury prevention and a training plan for preparing for competition. Soke Emeric Arus brings over 30 years of experience in Karate to this comprehensive new book.

Technique of the Week: Knife Defense

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, learn to defend against a knife-wielding assailant when the fight goes to the ground. In this seemingly hopeless scenario, your assialant has you in a headlock and pinned on the ground with a knife to your throat - learn a last-ditch escape technique that could save your life.

Google Checkout at TurtlePress.com

We've added another payment method - now you can use your Google Checkout account to pay for your martial arts books and DVDS at www.TurtlePress.com

New Podcast - Step-in Wrist Lock

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Sang H. Kim teaches a basic step-in gooseneck wrist lock to a takedown that can be used to restrain an uncooperative person in a nonlethal situation. Get the feed or subscribe at iTunes.

Ssang Bong Double Sticks article

Learn more about the techniques and concepts of Sang H. Kim's style of double stick martial arts - the Ssang Bong - in this new Ssang Bong Double Stick article on the official Junsado website.

New DVD: Shotokan Karate Kihon

We're excited to be able to offer this new Shotokan Karate Kihon DVD. Learn the fundamentals (kihon) of Shotokan Karate from one of the greatest living karate masters - Hirokazu Kanazawa.

New Podcast: Nunchaku Lateral Strike

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, instructor Young Kil Song teaches the basic lateral strike with the nunchaku. Get the feed or subscribe through iTunes.

New DVD: Heavy Bag Workout DVD

New DVD just in: Learn how to use the basic techniques of boxing and kickboxing for heavy bag training. On the Heavy Bag Training for Boxing and Kickboxing DVD, European kickboxing champion Bernie Willems teaches you how to train basic punches, kicks and defensive skills on the heavy bag, giving you tips on perfecting each skill while you get a hard hitting workout.

New Podcast: Defense Against a Push

New Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast - Sang H. Kim teaches practical defenses against a push from behind. Get the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast feed or subscribe through iTunes.

Rave Reviews for Vital Point Strikes book

Sang H. Kim's Vital Point Strikes book has been getting rave reviews. Here are some excerpts:

"Let's be clear, I've reviewed other vital point striking books in the past and hated them. This one is GREAT. It's realistic, EXTREMELY technical, uses an eastern and western explanation and is applicable. "
Read the full review at www.ko-reviews.com

"Based on over 30 years experience in the martial arts and in-depth research, Master Sang H. Kim has created one of the most complete books available on the art and science of vital point striking. "
Read the full review in the December issue of MASuccess

New DVD: Telescopic Baton

Just in - Telescopic Baton for Police and Security Forces DVD. On this DVD, Instructor Florian Lahner presents skills for civilians who want to use the baton as a tool for self-defense, for martial artists who would like to extend their skill set and for professional security or police officers who use the telescopic baton on the job. You'll learn to use the telescopic baton in both the open and closed positions against a variety of common attacks, as well as how and when to open the baton effectively in a confrontation.

Zen Man Movie - only $9.95 at TurtlePress.com

TurtlePress.com has the classic martial arts movie Zen Man for half off right now - get the 2-disc deluxe DVD set for only $9.95 while supplies last!

New Podcast: Defense against Knife Thrust Attack

In today's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Sang H. Kim teaches a knife defense technique against a low thrusting knife attack. Get the podcast feed or subscribe to the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast at iTunes.

Sang H. Kim's Website

Sang H. Kim, author of Turtle Press books including the popular Vital Point Strikes book, has a new official website. If you're a fan of Sang H. Kim's martial arts books and DVDs, check out his site for more info on his background and future plans plus martial arts instructional and demonstration videos.

Official Sang H. Kim website

New Podcast: Intro to the Sai

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week, Sensei Mike Reeves introduces you to a traditional Japanese weapon - the sai. Subscribe to the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast at iTunes or get the feed at http://www.turtlepress.com/public/podcast/podcast.xml

NEW: Martial Arts Calligraphy Posters

Our most popular Chinese and Korean Calligraphy is now available on high quality 18" x 24" posters - an excellent way to show your martial spirit or a unique gift for your favorite martial artist! We have just released the following posters:

Chinese Calligraphy Poster Tao - Do - The Way

Korean Calligraphy Poster Tae Kwon Do

Chinese Calligraphy Poster Moodo - Budo - Martial Way

Chinese Calligraphy Poster Hapki - Aiki -Unifying Energy

Korean Calligraphy Poster Jinri - Truth

Technique of the Week: Taekwondo Sparring Combination

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Instructor Sang H. Kim teaches an effective feinting combination using back kick and roundhouse to score against a counterattacking opponent. Get the feed or subscribe to the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast through iTunes.

NEW DVD: Jang Bong Long Stick Forms

Sang H. Kim has created 5 challenging forms for the Jang Bong long stick on his new DVD, Jang Bong Long Stick Forms. Here's a preview of the DVD:

Technique of the Week: Roll & Strike Drill

Get this week's Technique of the Week podcast: a Roll & Strike self-defense drill taught by veteran law enforcement officer Kevin Dillon. This is a drill that can be done by students of all skill levels and trains you to quickly recover from a fall and aggressively attacked your assailant from the ground. Get the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast feed or subscribe to the Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast through iTunes.

Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast

Learn a new martial arts technique every week, taught by professional instructors. Subscribe through iTunes or get the feed.

Kindle version of Ultimate Flexibility debuts at #1

Turtle Press has been selected by Amazon.com to participate in their Kindle electronic book reader program. Titles were rolled out last week on Amazon's site and Ultimate Flexibility debuted in the #1 spot for martial arts books. Congratulations to author Sang H. Kim!

New Book: Power Breathing by Sang H. Kim

Sang H. Kim's latest book, Power Breathing, is a companion to his popular Power Breathing DVD. Beyond the exercises and workouts, this book also explains how and why Power Breathing works and how you can get the most out of your breathing practice. It includes variations to make the exercises less strenuous or more challenging depending on your fitness level and walks you step by step through each breathing method using photos, illustrations and easy to understand instructions. Learn the keys to a successful Power Breathing workout, including the unique concept of condensing that is the secret to building inner power and harnessing your body's core energy.

New Article: Gripping and Tie-ups in Grappling

We've posted a new article, The Importance of Gripping and Tie Ups in Grappling, by Steve Scott in the Martial Arts Training Tips library.

Preorder and Save: Throws and Takedowns Book

Steve Scott's newest book, Throws and Takedowns for Sambo, Judo, Jujitsu and Submission Grappling, is scheduled for release on September 25th. Learn to dominate opponents with the explosive throws, sweeps and takedowns of Sambo. Coach Steve Scott teaches 75 of the most eff ective ways to put your opponent on the mat and keep him there. Whether you compete in sambo, judo, jujitsu, submission grappling or MMA, the techniques Takedowns and Th rows for Sambo, Judo, Jujitsu and Submission Grappling will arm you with an arsenal of explosive, functional throws and takedowns. Preorder now and pay only $14.95.