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The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 color photographs, and a DVD, making it a comprehensive...
842) She Made Me Tap Out
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This book profiles women that I've met from various places around the world. While I have enjoyed the power and dominance of South American women, nothing beats a muscular, dominant Caribbean lady. As readers know, I will do almost anything to correspond with and meet strong, muscular, skilled, dominant women. Some of these women are fluent English speakers and for some it's a 2nd language. This book includes sizzling hot pictures and profiles that...
843) Kung Fu
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This book gives a quick overview of kung fu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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It has been said that a successful martial artist doesn't need size or strength, because "it's all in the technique." It has also been said that the power of a martial artist seems to increase quickly with weight, and the best lightweight fighter in the world will be defeated every time by an unranked heavyweight in a bar brawl. So is it size and physical strength that matters, or is it experience and dedication to correct technique? This book explores...
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Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin reveals sumo to be an action-packed sport populated by genuine athletes who employ clever strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today. This sumo book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and...
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With this workbook you can take your skills to the next level. We will cover how to train: how to take things you already know, and make them actually work under pressure. To become a swordsman/swordswoman/swordsperson, not just someone who knows some sword moves. This is the heart of swordsmanship, and its most sophisticated element.
You will learn how to systematically add depth and complexity to the basic drills you already know, bridging the...
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Learn to harness your spiritual and mental energy to acquire the tools for survival and success in martial arts. In Mind Power: Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts, Kazumi Tabata, Grandmaster in the Shotokan and Shorinji styles of Karate, offers his personal teachings as to how martial arts students can reach the point where time seems to slow down, quick movements are seen in slow motion, and the full potential of one's inner power can be harnessed....
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Filipino Martial Arts illustrates the basic strikes, blocks, counters, and disarms of the Serrada Escrima fighting system. A highly effective, well-rounded warrior art, Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements that are equally applicable in both unarmed and knife fighting. Profusely illustrated, this martial arts manual describes not only the techniques but also the history and philosophy of the Filipino martial arts and their relevance...
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Pain Don't Hurt is the no-holds-barred memoir from the only professional fighter in history to return to the ring after open-heart surgery, kickboxer Mark "Fightshark" Miller-an inspiring story of family, determination, and redemption.
In 2007, Mark Miller was a rising star in professional kickboxing, until a routine physical uncovered a serious condition that required open-heart surgery. The crisis helped to temporarily reunite his fractured family...
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This fifth installment of The Swordsman's Quick Guide will help anyone who wants to start teaching basic classes, in any martial art. It covers everything from safety, to planning classes, to making corrections in class, to how to get your own training done while you're teaching.
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As readers know, strong, skilled, dominant women defeating men is my passion. My name is Ken Phillips and along with Wanda, Kate, Dan and Roxy we've organized several female vs male events since 2014. We formed an informal and fluid team called Penn-Hio Tamers who wrestle against other groups of females and against groups of men that join together to form a wrestling team. Some of the women in this book share their experiences wrestling in these events....
852) Jiu-Jitsu
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This book gives a quick overview of jiu-jitsu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book. Film, television, and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat. While these media overly romanticize the relationship between a philosophy of non-violence and the art of fighting, When Buddhists Attack: The Curious Relationship Between Zen and the Martial Arts...
854) Tae Kwon Do
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This book gives a quick overview of tae kwon do, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
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A ground-breaking and enduringly popular guide to medieval Italian knightly combat. This book, first published in 2004, started a generation of swordsmen along their path to martial expertise. It includes instruction on both theory and practice, background material about the great swordsmen Fiore dei Liberi and Philippo Vadi, and advice on what equipment to purchase. Essential reading for anyone interested in swords, martial arts, or history!
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Meg is a workout warrior and also got neck-deep into martial arts. As a well-rounded, skilled athlete Meg knew that she was becoming quite strong and extremely capable. She ended up wrestling with her eighteen-year-old son after she realized that he held some common but misguided chauvinist beliefs. Meg is short, her husband is short and so is their son. Although she was worried about Curt's pride and unsure of the outcome, Meg pushed the issue and...
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NOTE: THIS EDITION DOES NOT INCLUDE A FACSIMILE OF THE MANUSCRIPT
From the late fifteenth century comes a detailed manuscript on knightly combat, written by Philippo Vadi. Dedicated to one of the most famous Italian condottiere of the age, Guidobaldo, Duke of Urbino, this book covers the theory of combat with the longsword, as well as dozens of techniques of the sword, the spear, the pollax, and the dagger.
The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest includes...
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This ebook is priced as low as possible so we can bring the excitement of female vs male wrestling directly to you! These women share their life experiences humbling and defeating men and their specific experiences wrestling for the Penn-Hio Tamers female team. Our previous book deals with the Penn-Hio Tamers team members and this book introduces you to several more members and lets you in on their full-life experiences kicking male butt. The Penn-Hio...
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Are you a fan of dominant women who physically, mentally and emotionally emasculate the fellas? This book is one of our longest and has an amazing variety women who all love to take guys to Scissor Heaven and Scissor Hell. What's the difference? Find out here! If you like skilled, strong, dominant women, then this ebook is for you! It's an unbeatable value for those who enjoy women defeating men!
860) Tae Kwon Do
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Let's spar! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Tae Kwon Do introduces beginning readers to basics of the martial art and encourages them to learn.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify features of a tae kwon do studio, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Tae Kwon Do also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
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