martial arts

Yes. Some listings are book‑and‑DVD combos, and at least one title provides its media content online.

Some titles include practical advice on choosing protective gear, using common training equipment, and instructions for making or constructing training aids.

Contributors include experienced, high‑rank practitioners and instructors — examples list credentials such as 'Hanshi, 10th Dan', 5th‑degree black belts, and noted Judo instructors.

Most titles are paperback, with at least one hardcover edition; page counts in the results range from about 128 to 830 pages.

Illustration and photo content varies: some volumes feature hundreds of custom illustrations, others note over 200 illustrations plus about 40 photos, and at least one title advertises 700+ photos with motion arrows.

They target adult readers across levels: many are beginner‑friendly, several are written for experienced students or instructors, and product details commonly list a suggested age of 22 and up.

Titles mix technical instruction (throws, holds, ground‑fighting, striking, weapon tactics) with philosophical and strategic material, plus practical self‑defense and competition guidance.

Typical trade sizes run roughly 8.4–9.3 inches tall, 5.3–7.5 inches wide, and 0.5–1.75 inches thick, with weights of about 0.55–2.8 pounds.