Bøker av Robert Poyton

Many martial arts use fixed movement patterns or kata for solo training, but the Russian Martial Art of Systema has no set moves or techniques. How, then, can you train alone in Systema?This book has the answers! It is a primer on all the basic methods of Systema solo practice, including:Core Exercises, Breathing, Falling & Ground Movement, Stretching and Mobility, Equipment, Health practices and more!You will learn the basic fundamentals of solo practices, that will help build a good foundation for further training and more detailed work.Ideal for any person new to Systema, or anyone looking for different ways to develop strength, freedom of movement and overall health and fitness. Slim-size book, easily put in your kit-bag, but packed full of photos and exercises.110 pages and over 400 photos."Rob Poyton has been training and teaching Systema since 2000. He is a dedicated and talented instructor, knowledgeable on all of the key components of Systema.. Rob presents his teaching in a clear and structured manner through his classes and reading materials."- Vladimir Vasiliev, October 2019.

A hitherto unpublished collection of stories from the 1826 annual dinner of the Pickman Club. Tales of the weird, the outre, and the frankly terrifying set against a backdrop of Dickensian England

A seemingly random shooting in an East London park draws DI "Cab" Calloway into a major investigation. The killing sparks the threat of a major gangland war as rival firms muscle in to control the street drug scene.Political intrigue hinders the investigation, with the appearance of a foreign agent on British soil. And with a rogue assassin at large, nobody can be sure who is the next target...A gripping thriller played out against the backdrop of early Eighties East London.

Something happened. The world changed. Now, we live underground in labyrinthine complexes. Our lives are overseen by the Ministry. For only they have access to Him. To our Ruler. Our King. The King in Yellow...Members of the Innsmouth Writing Circle bring you 13 tales in a new setting based on the King in Yellow mythos of Robert W Chambers. Enter, and explore the secrets of hidden tunnels. Discover what lurks in the deep. You may even get an audience with the King Himself....ContentsFOREWORDTROGLODYTES - B Harlan CrawfordTHE PHANTOM BLUES - Tim MendeesIMMUNE - Ron FeinCORRIDORS - Robert PoytonACROSS THE SUNLESS SEA - Lee Clark ZumpeMYSTERY MEAT - Andy Joynes COULOIR-ONZE - EL GilesAND THEY WALKED IN THE MORNING LIGHT - Ian DelacroixFARM - John HoulihanTHE TALE OF INQUISITOR SHAN - Tony BradburyCHAMBER 359X -John DeLaughterTHE NOVEL OF THE YELLOW HARVEST - Miguel Fliguer & Mike SlaterTHE WRITING ON THE WALL - Russell SmeatonBIOGRAPHIES330 pages

Working from real life situations, this book shows how you can use Systema principles to protect yourself and your family. From avoidance to direct action to legal considerations, this is a comprehensive guide to modern self defence.

Systema is one of the few martial arts than can be practiced entirely for health and by people of all ages.This book gives a comprehensive guide to solo Systema training for the older person. It covers all the basics of breathwork, posture, movement and core exercise. It also show how to improve balance and coordination, even how to fall safely and get up from the floor. As well as this, there is advice on how to structure your training, on diet, lifestyle and developing a positive mental outlook. Age is no barrier when it comes to health, fitness and well-being. Whether you have had a break from exercise or are looking for something more suitable for your circumstances, Systema will put you back in touch with your childhood sense of play and keep you fit and active well into old age.Easy to follow guide, fully illustrated."Rob Poyton has been training and teaching Systema since 2000. He is a dedicated and talented instructor, knowledgeable on all of the key components of Systema.. Rob presents his teaching in a clear and structured manner through his classes and reading materials."- Vladimir Vasiliev, October 2019.

Martial arts include striking, kicking and weapons techniques. But what happens when we are called on to subdue an attacker without injuring them? Grappling is probably the oldest form of martial art, from which developed many methods to restrain people. This book details the Systema approach to locks, holds and throws.It outlines basic bio-mechanics, shows the relevance of the Four Pillars, then uses simple techniques to teach you how to apply the major principles to your work. It also shows how to utilise items such as chairs and clothing, ways to work with a partner, pain compliance, countering and escapes, drills to refine your skills and clear methods to help you progress into internal work. Far more than a textbook of rote techniques, this book is packed with practical exercises, fully illustrated, with clear and concise instructions based on scientific understanding and personal experience."Rob Poyton has been training and teaching Systema since 2000. He is a dedicated and talented instructor, knowledgeable on all of the key components of Systema. Rob presents his teaching in a clear and structured manner through his classes and reading materials." - Vladimir Vasiliev, October 2019

Wolf in Shadows Volume One of a great new Sword & Sorcery series!When a young thief dares to rob the Royal Palace he gets more than he bargained for - a face to face meeting with the King himself. But this is no ordinary King!And so begins the tale of a Northern youth's first encounter with the ancient civilisation of Adelphis.Of the danger and intrigue that lurks below the sophisticated veneer. Of the perils of unholy sorcery.And of how a lone wolf becomes leader of the biggest pack of thieves in the city.Stirring Sword and Sorcery in the vein of Robert E Howard!

The Dunwich NIghtmareA savage murder on a bleak Dunwich beach draws DS Marcus Hinds into an investigation that threatens his sanity. Assisted by local reporter Suzy Bainbridge and conspiracy theorist Bob Couzens, Hinds discovers the links between a secret facility, Sizewell Nuclear Power Plant and Nazi occult experiments. Meanwhile, something inhuman roams the desolate Suffolk coastline...The Dunwich CrisisMarcus and his colleagues think the worst is over but the three are drawn deeper into a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of the UK Establishment.Events on the East Anglia coast trigger a national crisis, waking an ancient creature that has slumbered for aeons beneath the depths of the North Sea. And at the CERN project in Switzerland, a more recent evil has returned and is ready to open a trans-dimensional portal, a gateway to the Beyond….The Dunwich LegacyMarcus and Suzy are forced to navigate the Beyond, a place full of danger and alien life.But even if they can return to Earth, will they find things the same as when they left? For two ruthless powers are locked in a bitter struggle for the very future of the planet.And deep in the Pacific, something stirs….For the first time, all three novellas published together. A modern take on HP Lovecraft's classicThe Dunwich Horror. Fast-paced mythos action!

Tired of the lies and intrigues of the south, Llorc returns to his northern homeland. He finds a country ravaged by plague and beset by strife.For a fearsome berserker known as the Reiver has seized the Iron Crown and the Eight Clans stand poised on the brink of civil war.Llorc must guide a group of refugees through an increasingly hostile land, where ancient legends come to life and the old ways challenge the new.He may even have to face the gods themselves to save his people!Stirring Sword and Sorcery in the vein of Robert E Howard!"Great books! One of the better Conan-not-Conan series. Poyton does a much better job of nailing the Howardian vibe than most who have tried." Deuce Richardson"Great, pulpy, sword and sorcery fun in the vein of Robert Howard or Fritz Leiber. Looking forward to the next in the series." "Really enjoyed this, it's a good old fashioned sword and sorcery tale.""Plenty of adventure, battle and political intrigue to keep the pace going from start to end. Very enjoyable." - Amazon reviews, Wolf in Shadows

Qigong is an umbrella term for many forms of Chinese exercise. Whether for health, fitness, meditation or martial arts, qigong methods have been developed over hundreds of years.The Eight Brocades are a very popular set of qigong exercises. Comprising of eight simple movements, they provide a good,all-round gentle body workout. However there is more to qigong than twisting and stretching!The movements also combine with specific breathing patterns and visualisations to work the body's internal systems. This also means they are a very good method for improving health, dealing with stress and developing mindfulness.In this book, experienced Instructor Robert Poyton teaches you the complete Eight Brocades routine, plus some variations. He also details the historical background of the Eight Brocades, explains the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and describes the breathing and spiraling methods that make qigong a unique form of exercise.Requiring little space and easily adjusted to fit your personal circumstances, the Eight Brocades are a great routine for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being

Over the last 25 years, the Russian martial art of Systema has gone from being virtually unknown to having over 700 schools worldwide. This remarkable achievement has been the result of the efforts of Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev, who continue to draw huge gatherings at their workshops all around the globe. This book is a collection of interviews with nineteen of the leading first and second generation Instructors of Systema. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and each shares their own insight and experiences of this remarkable approach to training. Combat system, health practice, movement art, spiritual discipline, Systema is all of these things and more. From North and South America, to Asia and Europe, each Instructor talks about their background, how they found Systema and of their experiences in training and teaching. Full of advice for students and Instructors alike, this book is an important snapshot of Systema as it stands at the 25th anniversary of the Toronto schools' founding. Editor Robert Poyton is a UK based writer with over 35 years experience in martial arts. He was one of the first certified Systema Instructors in the UK

Decaying New England seaport, creation of iconic weird tale author HP Lovecraft .But what if it were a real place? What if ripples from that accursed town were to spread out across the world?Inspired by certain family documents and photos, this collection of thirteen original tales and poems reflecs the legacy of Innsmouth throughout the ages.From King John's demise in the Wash, to events behind Britain's largest earthquake.From secret U-boat missions to the Summer of Love. From yuppie developers to urban explorers.And from the sultry Pacific to the frozen Antarctic. No one who comes into contact with Innsmouth Echoes survives unchanged. Because Innsmouth is not just a place… it's a state of mind.ForewordThe Confession of Brother Simon (first printed in Remnants, 2017)Innsmouth Sonnet Full Fathom FiveFear at the Fitz Return to ProvidenceU-837 Innsmouth Acid Shore Leave Innsmouth MarinaThe Watcher Urbex Do You Want to Live Forever? Vostock 5 220 pages

Having recovered from the horrors of global nuclear war, humanity has finally reached up andout to the stars. Now, Earth relies on its far flung mining colonies and factories to survive.Mike Naylor is a member of the Landers, the elite Skyborne unit serving the Terran Alliance. He is on the front line when the first rumblings of discontent begin amongst the Outer Colonies.When the Separatist Rebellion flares up and spreads like wild fire, Mike is recruited to spearhead a new Spec Ops outfit, Assault Team 5. Naylor quickly forges a team of experts, who prove their worth in a series of special missions.But when AT5 are assigned to the frozen hell of Copernicus 9, their skills and capabilities are tested to the limit. Because not all your enemies are in front of you…