Macha Press

A Compendium of the Raja Yoga Philosophy by Rajaram Tookaram is a comprehensive guide to the profound teachings and practices of Raja Yoga, offering readers a path to inner peace, self-realization,...

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on...

This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This...

First published in 1898, this book explores the various athletic practices and methods of physical training employed by the ancient Greeks, written by Edward Marwick Plummer. This fantastic 78-page...

This vintage book contains a classic guide to ice skating, concentrating on dancing and especially the waltz. The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance of German origins usually in triple time and...

"Divers and Diving" is a vintage book on diving, looking in detail at its history and developments in equipment, technique, and purpose. With detailed descriptions of every aspect of diving as well...

This vintage book contains a 57-page introductory guide to gymnastics using flying rings. Flying rings refers to a gymnastics event similar to still rings, with the exception being that the person...

This vintage book is an account of how and why golf became a popular sport in England. The author was a key figure in the history of golf and was arguably responsible for its rise in popularity...

First published in 1892, "Foil and Sabre" is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to fencing. It aims to provide the student with a complete course of instruction in the contemporary European fencing...

This vintage book contains an illustrated guide to various exercises and simple gymnastics that can be done at home without equipment. Its contents are based on a system developed by Pehr Henrik Ling...

"Gymnasts and Gymnastics" is a vintage guide to simple gymnastics by John H. Howard. Within it, Howard explains the benefits of gymnastics and offers simple, illustrated instructions for how they...

"Hand-Book of Calisthenics and Gymnastics" is a vintage guide to calisthenic exercises for children or students by J. Madison Watson, first published in 1882. Calisthenics is a form of exercise based...

This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a...

"Home Gymnastics - For Young and Old" is an illustrated guide to exercising and keeping fit at home. Originally written for an audience in the late nineteenth century, it contains practical...

Indian clubs', or 'Iranian clubs' belong to a category of exercise equipment used for developing strength, and in juggling. In appearance, they resemble elongated bowling-pins, and are commonly made...

This book contains a comprehensive guide to learning Jiu-Jitsu and adopting the life style and diet of its practitioners. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of...

This vintage book contains a simple, beginner-friendly guide to Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu, also referred to as Jujitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art and close combat that concentrates on defeating...

Herman John Koehler's "Manual of Calisthenic Exercises" is a fantastic guide to exercising and keeping fit using Calisthenics, a form of exercise based on the doing of various gross motor movements...

First published in 1873, this is an extensive and comprehensive handbook containing the rules of a wide rage of sports. From dog-fighting and ratting to billiards and boating, this volume really does...

"Skating on Ice" is a vintage guide to ice skating, looking at its history and origins, literature, techniques, and equipment, and much more. Ice skating involved moving skates attached to the feet...

This vintage book offers the reader a complete and comprehensive guide to boxing, with chapters on every aspect of the sport from frame of mind and composure, to tripping, wrestling, and beyond...

The Glory of the Games is a complete catalogue of the various records set by Olympic contestants in different events from 1896 to 1948. Contents include: "Reinstauration of the Modern Games, Athens...

This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a...

First published in 1866, The Indian Club Exercise is a vintage exercise book featuring original illustrations and classic workout routines to help beginners master the skill of Indian clubs. Complete...

First published in 1920, this is book five of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, including lessons 19-22. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art...

First published in 1920, this is book four of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising lessons 12-18. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art...

First published in 1920, this is book one of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising an introduction and lessons 1-7. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese...

First published in 1920, this is the final instalment of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising lessons 46-59. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of...

First published in 1920, this is book six of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising lessons 31-45. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art...

First published in 1920, this is book three of a seven-volume course on leaning jujitsu, comprising lessons 9-11. Jujutsu, also referred to as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese style of martial art...