Extreme Unarmed Combat
Title | Extreme Unarmed Combat PDF eBook |
Author | Martin J Dougherty |
Publisher | Amber Books Ltd |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2015-12-16 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1782740953 |
With more than 300 black-&-white illustrations of combat scenarios, punches, blocks and ducks, and with expert easy-to-follow text, Extreme Unarmed Combat guides you through everything you need to know about what to do when you can’t escape trouble. This book could save your life.
The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat
Title | The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Najarian |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 255 |
Release | 2015-12-14 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1317804902 |
The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat is a guide to the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combining detailed discussions of the mechanics of stage fighting with the nuances of acting decisions to make fighting styles reflect character and story. Expert Fight Director Robert Najarian offers never-before-published games and exercises that allows actors to develop the skills and concepts for performing violence for stage and screen. This title utilizes a unique system of training techniques that result in stage violence that is both physically engaging for the performer, while remaining viscerally engaging for the audience. This book is written for the actor and fight director.
The Elite Forces Handbook of Unarmed Combat
Title | The Elite Forces Handbook of Unarmed Combat PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Shillingford |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 2001-08-27 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780312264369 |
Examines techniques used by special forces around the world: the lethal strikes of the Spetsnaz, locks and constrictions used by the Egyptian special forces, U.S. Army throws and holds, and elementary methods taught to Britain's Parachute Regiment.
Hadaka-Jime
Title | Hadaka-Jime PDF eBook |
Author | Moshe Feldenkrais |
Publisher | |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 2009-07-01 |
Genre | Martial arts |
ISBN | 9781884605253 |
Unarmed Stage Combat
Title | Unarmed Stage Combat PDF eBook |
Author | Philip d'Orleans |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 552 |
Release | 2021-02-25 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1785007866 |
Stage combat is a constantly evolving craft, responsive to the growing demands of an ever changing industry and an ever more perceptive audience. Experienced fight director, teacher and examiner Philip d'Orleans shows how to respond to this challenge through innovative techniques and original choreography. Unarmed Stage Combat explores the fundamental performance principles of violence on stage, before a dedicated series of chapters focus on over forty specific unarmed combat techniques, including non-contact slaps, punches, kicks and chokes as well as controlled contact and the illusion of falling. Each technique is beautifully illustrated with step-by-step photos and detailed practical guidance through the preparation, action and reaction to the movement, as well as the key safety principles, common pitfalls and staging variables. Supported by stunning fight photos from professional productions, this indispensable handbook is equally as valuable for beginners at the start of their career or preparing for their fight performance exam as it will be for seasoned professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge.
Basics of Stage Combat
Title | Basics of Stage Combat PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Ashenden |
Publisher | Universal-Publishers |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1612330711 |
This book is an introduction to the basics of stage combat in the area of unarmed combat. It holds enough information to give students an understanding of the subject, as well as how to perform some of the more simple "tricks of the trade." The importance of the safety involved in performing stage combat is also discussed.
Special Forces Unarmed Combat Guide
Title | Special Forces Unarmed Combat Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Martin J. Dougherty |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Hand-to-hand fighting |
ISBN | 9781435122697 |