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.

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Beginner Karate DVD Set

We've added a new DVD set : The Beginner Karate DVD set is a complete introduction to the basic terminology, strikes, blocks, kicks, combinations, sparring techniques and kata of traditional karate.

Deal of the Day: Ultimate Fitness DVD $14.98

Today's deal of the day is the Ultimate Fitness for Martial Arts DVD. Get over 100 drills, exercises and training methods to develop speed, strength, stamina, agility, balance, coordination and flexibility for martial arts for just $14.98.

Deal of the Day: Korean Kickboxing - $12.48

Today's deal of the day is the Korean Kickboxing: Kyuktooki DVD, one of our series of DVDs on hard to find martial arts. Kyuktooki is a total fighting system that includes punching, kicking, locking, throwing, and choking and many Kyuktooki fighters compete in MMA or K-1 tournaments. This DVD is a great inside look at this little known art and today it's only $12.48.

Deal of the Day: Hapkido Championship DVD $9.98

Today's Deal of the Day is like having a ringside seat at the 2003 Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido National Championship in Incheon, Korea for only $9.98. This action packed DVD has highlights of the self-defense and hapkido sparring competitions plus demonstrations by top Korean hapkido masters.

Deal of the Day: TKD Sparring DVD $14.98

On the Top 100 Taekwondo Scoring Techniques DVD, Sang H. Kim teaches you 100 ways to score on your opponent in TKD competition and today only, you can get the DVD for just $14.98.