Category Archives: Books
New from YMAA: Krav Maga Professional Tactics, by David Kahn
Hot off the YMAA presses, it’s Krav Maga Professional Tactics, by David Kahn. David is the US chief instructor of the Israeli Krav Maga Association, and this might just be the definitive book on krav maga tactics and philosophy. It’s an impressive work. … Continue reading
“My editor is having grammar conniptions right now.”
I am editing Rory Miller‘s next YMAA book, Training for Sudden Violence. He is a tough guy, but he’s a lot funnier than you might think. The screenshot below is from his manuscript. You can click to enlarge it. It will … Continue reading
Now Streaming: When Breath Becomes Air, with Dr. Lucy Kalanithi
This week on Focus on Your Health I speak with Dr. Lucy Kalanithi. She is an internist and clinical instructor at Stanford School of Medicine. Her late husband, Dr. Paul Kalanithi, was a neurosurgeon at Stanford. His book, When Breath … Continue reading
Fight Like a Physicist Wins USA Best Book Award
USA Book News has named Fight Like a Physicist, by Jason Thalken, PhD, best sports book for 2015. You can see the list here. It’s exciting news. I know all of us at YMAA are proud of Jason and happy for … Continue reading
Fight Like a Physicist Is #1 on Amazon
Jason Thalken’s Fight Like a Physicist is the #1 new release among Amazon’s martial arts titles. And to think I knew him way back when.