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HOW TO USE THE NHB MANUALS

The manuals in this series are meant to be used in an interlocking/synergistic manner where the sum value of the manuals is greater than the individual parts.  What we are striving to do with each manual is to focus on a specific aspect of the twin sports of NHB/submission wrestling and give thoughtful consideration to the necessary ideas, tactics, and strategies pertinent to the facet of focus.  We are aware that this piecemeal approach may seem lacking if one only consumes one or two manuals at most, but we are confident that once three or more manuals have been studied the overall picture or method will begin to reveal itself.  Think of them as one very large book broken into separate bound chapters, and you've got the idea.

NO HOLDS BARRED FIGHTING: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUBMISSION WRESTLING

(256 pages/695 photos) Our introductory volume in the NHB book series. Here, we attempt to take the novice/intermediate fighter from zero to sixty. All pertinent mat movement, takedowns, submissions, and escapes are covered in detail. Autographed copy.-$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

MORE NO HOLDS BARRED: KILLER SUBMISSIONS

(209 pages/650 photos) Our follow-up volume is all about finishing. Chapters include: Conditioning, Breath Control, The Take it to Heart principle, and thirteen submission chains.  Autographed copy. -$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

NO HOLDS BARRED FIGHTING: SAVAGE STRIKES

(256 pages/850 photos) The complete guide to real world striking for NHB competition and street defense. Chapters include: Stance, Footwork, Upper Body Mobility, Fist Rolling, Straight boxing arsenal, Insertion shots, Elbow work, Elbows as inserts, Low blows, Straight self-defense strikes, Head butts, Clinch inserts, Clinch breakers, Kicks, Knees, Clinch knees, Boxing defense, Elbow defense, Head butt defense, Knee defense, Kick defense, Pick offs, Ground 'n' Pound, Combinations, and Drilling. Autographed copy.-$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

BOXING MASTERY

(224 pages/900 photos) This is old school KO boxing not Olympic/Golden Gloves point-seeking. Chapters include: The Training continuum, Stances and guards, Footwork, Upper body mobility, Fist rolling, Hinge principle, Punches, KOs and power punching, Jab drills, Combinations, Beat punching, Defensive concepts, Defense mechanics, Isolation and touch sparring, Feinting, Drawing, Pivoting and waltzing, Shifting, Shuffling, Caught on the ropes, Infighting and shelling up, Clinching, Ring generalship. Autographed copy. -$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

TAKEDOWNS: THROWS, TRIPS, DROPS AND SLAMS FOR NHB AND THE STREET

(224 pages/850 photos) Chapters include: Shooting range, Shooting stances, Shooting footwork, Old school leg dives, Handles, Setups, Double-leg takedowns, Double-leg counters, Single-leg takedowns, Single-leg counters, Low single-leg takedowns, Low single-leg counters, Arm drag drops, Arm drag counters, Collar and elbow tie-up offense, Collar and elbow tie-up defense, and Resources. Autographed copy.-$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

THE CLINCH: OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE CONCEPTS INSIDE NHB'S MOST GRUELING POSITION

(224 pages/750 photos) Chapters include: Clinch varieties, Clinch conditioning, Pummeling, Striking within the clinch, Clinch takedowns, Countering clinch takedowns, Backcasts and much, much more.  Autographed copy.-$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(192 pages/950 photos) This is all new material and meant to be the next 10 steps on the way up from the Gladiator Conditioning Program.  Covered: Exercise Evaluation (a primer on rational thinking in regard to fitness claims), the 6 Key Elements of Hardcore Physical Conditioning (drop one of these out of the equation and you just may be wasting your time), the 6 Key Body Parts that fighters must condition, the important differences between Somatotrophics and Calisthenics, the Dumbbell/Kettlebell Complex, the Explosiveness and Agility Complex that will educate the fluidity and bursts required for this game.  Want pure OD strength?  Then try the Barbell Complex.  Hate to run?  Or, are you simply looking for a cardio-workout that isn't dance aerobics that will still prep you for the game?  Try the Cardio-Grinder Menu.  Flexibility isn't ignored, we present two flexibility options that you tailor to your needs.  We wind up with some contrarian discussions of R & R and Fuel (nutrition) that might just save you a bit of time and money.  There are over 50 possible workout combinations inside this book laid out for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional level athletes--to keep the confusion factor low we provide Menu Options that allow you to tailor the workout to your own specific needs.  Autographed copy -$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

NEW! THE KICKING BIBLE

(192 pages) One of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick.  Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting themselves when they could be taking this low-line method of attack and modifying it to fit far more kicking situations than those commonly used.  This volume demonstrates how to expand the low-kicking arsenal, showing how a simple alteration in leg targeting can strongly challenge an opponent's defense, and how to hone low-line kicking power and speed so that rapid-fire low-line kicking becomes a powerful advantage.  These techniques are prime for MMA competitors and anyone who wants to improve both their self-defense and competition skills with the best empirical information available.  Autographed copy -$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button on the Products page.)

NHB BOOK PACKAGE

You can purchase all eight volumes of the NHB Book Series listed above for only $90.  All copies autographed. (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

We offer a selection of other books we find of value including reprints of classic old-school boxing and wrestling manuals.  We have separated them into the following broad categories:  Wrestling Manuals, Boxing Manuals, History/Biography, Self-Defense, Weapons, and Training/Conditioning.

WRESTLING MANUALS

SANDOW-LEWIS LIBRARY: WRESTLING

The capper on the Sandow-Lewis Library is this compilation of all three volumes of the wrestling instruction books.  Excellent stuff!-$23.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

WRESTLING by Frank Gotch

A re-print of paramount importance.  All old-school wrestling aficionados should have this book in their library.-$19.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(156 pages) A beautiful re-print of his excellent 1909 treatise.  A must-have. -$19.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(168 pages) This 1928 manual documents some of the top titleholders of the day as they teach readers their secrets.  World champ George Hackenschmidt, ironman Tom Jenkins, lightweight superstar George Bothner and other greats demonstrate head locks, strangleholds, nelsons, leg trips, waist holds, grapevines, and other fundamental techniques.  Bonus essays on tactics and psychology, the "scientific" use of the feet, resistance vs. nonresistance and effective training fill out the nuances of the sport.  The book concludes with a special 20-page illustrated section on catch-as-catch-can wrestling moves suitable for the ring or the street.  -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(226 pages) Two excellent resources combined into one volume; more must-have stuff -$31.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)`

(200 pages) This is a go-to for all students of the wrestling game. -$28.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(123 pages)  Another beautiful re-print.  Don't let the title fool you, Cosneck was an excellent wrestler, and that is what you see here. -$17.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(128 pages) An informative look at this Iranian martial art.  Wrestling and Gama enthusiasts should find this quite intriguing. -$17.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(398 pages) The weapons work is compelling, but I find the complete wrestling system highly intriguing. -$46.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(294 pages) A fascinating 15th century manual. -$31.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

BOXING MANUALS

(194 pages)  A beautiful reproduction of the useful 1929 Spalding Manual.  Essential. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(188 pages) This is a compilation of four old manuals of historical interest if not actual technique.  "How to Box to Win" by Terry McGovern, "How to Build Muscle" by James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, "How to Breathe, Stand, Walk, or Run" by J. Gardner Smith, and "How to Punch the Bag" by Gus and Artie Keeley. -$19.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(172 pages) Thomas' work is much like Beaumont's (or John Gilbey for that matter); you read it more for the entertainment factor than the instruction. -$20.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

BOXING'S DIRTY TRICKS AND OUTLAW KILLER PUNCHES by Jay C. "Champ" Thomas

(174 pages) More "instruction" from Champ.  Again, read it for the flavor of the anecdotes; in that light Thomas' work is a lot of fun. -$16.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

BOXING-U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE

An essential guide for the hardcore. -$31.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

More fun thoughts on boxing by Beaumont. -$23.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

I've always found Beaumont's writing a blast.  His thoughts on boxing here are on the money. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

A wild and woolly look at the early days of pro wrestling in America.  By Mark S. Hewitt with a foreword by Mark Hatmaker.  If you like our Legends newsletter you'll love this book.-$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(200 pages) The instruction here is far less sound than in Mr. Beaumont's boxing books, but the historical tid-bits and observations are terrific.  -$18.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(162 pages) Mr. Chapman has done us all a great service with this informative bio of one of the true legends of the game.-$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(152 pages) Admittedly not very practical, but...come on, it's Judo Gene!-$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(368 pages) This is the complete manual as used at the OCS: it includes material on unarmed work and versus weapons. -$31.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(136 pages) It's a re-print of Mr. Dempsey's Coast Guard hand-to-hand manual.  While not comprehensive it's still Jack Dempsey. -$16.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT-U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE

(240 pages) Yet another in this excellent series.  You'll see hardcore boxing and wrestling executed in vicious applications.  Good stuff. -$26.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

ALL-IN FIGHTING (1942) by Capt. W. E. Fairbairn

(128 pages) An old school guide.  I must admit I find the chapter on miscellaneous advice fascinating as hell.  The "Grapevine" to secure a prisoner is excruciating. -$16.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

SCIENTIFIC SELF-DEFENSE by W. E. Fairbairn

(165 pages) More old school goodies with an extensive section on the use of the walking stick.  My personal favorite is the de-bunking of the Fireman's Carry. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

GET TOUGH by Major W. E. Fairbairn

(121 pages) More intriguing self-defense thoughts from a mind ahead of its time. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

SANDOW-LEWIS LIBRARY: SELF DEFENSE

This is an excellent re-print of their classic street-defense volumes.-$15.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

MANUAL OF THE BARATERO: The Art of Handling the Navaja, the Knife, and the Scissors of the Gypsies-Translator James Loriega

(134 pages) A translation of an important edged-weapons manual first published anonymously in Madrid in 1849.  Western combat historians and edged-weapon enthusiasts alike should find much of value in this manual. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

(169 pages) An essential companion piece to the above volume.  The author begins with a historical overview of Spanish blade arts and then proceeds to breakdown the various styles of Spanish knife-fighting: Baratero, Gitano, and Sevillano.  The chapters on improvised weapons and the use of scissors as on offensive tool are most enlightening.  Highly recommended. -$21.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

BOWIE AND BIG-KNIFE FIGHTING SYSTEM by Dwight C. MeLemore

(225 pages) This valuable volume begins with a historical overview of the Bowie knife and then proceeds to break down in detail how early American frontier knife styles were directly influenced by European blade-work.  The volume then goes on to an extensive breakdown of big knife flows, attacks, and counters.  Most informative. -$36.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

ADVANCED BOWIE TECHNIQUES: The Finer Points of Fighting with a Large Knife by Dwight C. MeLemore

(235 pages) The devil is in the details and this book is devilishly full of wonderful details about fighting with the Bowie knife.  Highly recommended. -$36.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

HIGHLAND KNIFE FIGHTING: With Dirk and Sgian by Thompson and Pastore

(111 pages) An intriguing guide that outlines the history of Scottish and Gaelic blade work and then complements the history with instruction that includes some Highland wrestling work. -$17.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE DAGGER COMBAT by Jason Vail

(217 pages) An excellent resource that attempts to bring old school Continental dagger-work into the 21st century. -$31.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

MODERN FENCING: A Comprehensive Manual for the Foil, the Epee, the Sabre: U.S. Naval Institute

(290 pages) We limit our blade-work to the knife and draw the line at swordplay, but it is folly to deny the enormous influence of European long-blade work on both knife-systems and boxing.  We find this comprehensive guide to be about the best there is for a one-stop resource for approaching swordplay. -$36.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

NEW! THE PALADIN BOOK OF DANGEROUSLY FUN STUFF

(310 pages)  This intriguing compendium divided into over 70 mini-chapters is a how-to almanac of odd but intriguing information.  Topics range from "How to Fight a Duel" and "Safari Hunting in Old Africa" to "Constructing Simple Homemade Rockets" and "Vehicle Rollover Recovery."  Top to bottom some pragmatic, or at least interesting advice.  Disclosure: I do have four contributing chapters in this book-- "Boxing DQs for Self-Defense," "Fighting Fit in 15," "The Wrestling Eight," and "How to Really Climb a Rope." -$39.00 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

ULTIMATE SIZE, STRENGTH, AND STAMINA: BUILDING POWER BEYOND HUMAN LIMITS by Jeff Hackett

(64 pages) Jeff, an MMA fighter, champion power lifter and all-around good guy has written an incisive volume that will get you S-T-R-O-N-G.  Among the many topics covered are the wisdom of partials, doing away with plateaus, banishing pain from your routine while still lifting heavy, the ins and outs of hardcore PowerPhase training, how to cycle weights for explosive growth and testosterone production, the key exercises for hip drive power (the bedrock of shooting and sprawling), how to incorporate bodyweight exercises and still promote growth, grip-work, and much more.-$37.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

SANDOW-LEWIS LIBRARY: PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

This volume complies all five of Ed "Strangler" Lewis' and Billy Sandow's books on conditioning.-$27.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

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