Publishers: YMAA Publication Center

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog centers primarily on martial arts and related physical disciplines, blending practical training guides with reflections on philosophy and real-world applications. While most titles focus on skill development and safety, there is occasional inclusion of narrative fiction that explores action and adventure themes. Readers can expect a mix of instructional content alongside explorations of martial arts’ cultural and social dimensions.

What you’ll often find

  • Detailed manuals on martial arts techniques, weapon defenses, and solo training methods
  • Discussions on the philosophy, virtues, and mental aspects of martial arts practice
  • Insights into safety, self-defense, and real-world violence scenarios
  • Historical and social perspectives related to martial arts and combat sports
  • Instructional content covering timing, power, and physical conditioning
  • Occasional fictional stories featuring action, mystery, and adventure elements
  • Explorations of outdoor skills connected to martial arts, such as staff fighting and hiking

How to browse this shelf

  • Start with instructional guides if you want practical training and technique improvement
  • Look for titles addressing philosophy and mindset for a deeper understanding of martial arts culture
  • Explore works focused on safety and real-world applications to connect theory with practice
  • Try historical or social science perspectives to see martial arts in broader contexts
  • Check fiction entries for narrative-driven experiences involving action and suspense
  • Use topic clusters like weapon training, solo practice, or violence analysis to narrow your search
  • Distinguish nonfiction from fiction to match your preference for practical or story-based reading

Good fit if you like

  • Step-by-step, skill-focused learning with clear, actionable advice
  • Reflective and philosophical approaches to physical disciplines
  • Pragmatic discussions about safety and self-defense in everyday situations
  • Contextualizing martial arts within history and social dynamics
  • Engaging, fast-paced stories with elements of mystery and adventure
  • Combining physical training with mental and ethical development

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Tai Chi Push Hands The Martial Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan — Jwing-Ming Yang

    Tai Chi Push Hands The Martial Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • Blurred Boundaries A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan — Ze-han Hong

    Blurred Boundaries A Martial Arts Legacy and the Shaping of Taiwan — Ze-han Hong

  • Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao — Shou-Yu Liang

    Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao — Shou-Yu Liang

  • Northern Shaolin Sword Form, Techniques, and Applications — Jwing-Ming Yang

    Northern Shaolin Sword Form, Techniques, and Applications — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment — Jwing-Ming Yang

    The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • Chinese Tui Na Massage The Essential Guide to Treating Injuries, Improving Health & Balancing Qi — Xiangcai Xu

    Chinese Tui Na Massage The Essential Guide to Treating Injuries, Improving Health & Balancing Qi — Xiangcai Xu

  • Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art — Richard Chun

    Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art — Richard Chun

  • The Pain-Free Back 54 Simple Qigong Movements for Healing and Prevention — Jwing-Ming Yang

    The Pain-Free Back 54 Simple Qigong Movements for Healing and Prevention — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • Training for Sudden Violence 72 Practice Drills — Rory Miller

    Training for Sudden Violence 72 Practice Drills — Rory Miller

  • Taekwondo Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior — Doug Cook

    Taekwondo Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior — Doug Cook

  • Surviving Armed Assaults A Martial Artist’s Guide to Weapons, Street Violence, & Countervailing Force — Lawrence A. Kane

    Surviving Armed Assaults A Martial Artist’s Guide to Weapons, Street Violence, & Countervailing Force — Lawrence A. Kane

  • The Way of Kata A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications — Lawrence A. Kane

    The Way of Kata A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applications — Lawrence A. Kane

  • Defensive Tactics Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques — Loren W. Christensen

    Defensive Tactics Street-Proven Arrest and Control Techniques — Loren W. Christensen

  • 太極球氣功 For Health and Martial Arts — Jwing-Ming Yang

    太極球氣功 For Health and Martial Arts — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • Winning Judo Realistic and Practical Skills for Competitive Judo — Steve Scott

    Winning Judo Realistic and Practical Skills for Competitive Judo — Steve Scott

  • Tai Chi Dynamics Principles of Natural Movement, Health and Self-Development — Robert Chuckrow

    Tai Chi Dynamics Principles of Natural Movement, Health and Self-Development — Robert Chuckrow

  • Solo Training 2 The Martial Artist’s Guide to Building the Core — Loren W. Christensen

    Solo Training 2 The Martial Artist’s Guide to Building the Core — Loren W. Christensen

  • Advancing in Tae Kwon Do — Richard Chun

    Advancing in Tae Kwon Do — Richard Chun

  • Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary — Jwing-Ming Yang

    Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary — Jwing-Ming Yang

  • Spotting Danger Before It Spots You Build Situational Awareness to Stay Safe — Gary Dean Quesenberry

    Spotting Danger Before It Spots You Build Situational Awareness to Stay Safe — Gary Dean Quesenberry