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Ideal for aspiring or practicing no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout routines, this manual features...

Bunkai – the analysis and understanding of a technique or kata - is an integral part of karate.   The different kata applications shown in this book are possible defense solutions, which will supplement or partially reinforce the existing knowledge of the reader. However, they are not the only...

The way of the warrior is a path of extremes. Extreme training of the mind, the body and will. Then ultimately, in battle, they sojourn at the edge between living or dying. For that is the nature of a warrior--dedicating oneself to a purpose with such certitude that one is willing to lay down their...

In Taiho-Jutsu: Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai, author and judo second-dan Don Cunningham provides a fascinating introduction to the civil society of Edo-period (1603-1867) Japan—particularly the role played by the well-known warrior class, the samurai. Cunningham shows that the...

An officials sense of humor is very important. It is his ability to put himself in the stands as a fan and laugh at his own mistakes. - John Laurie John Laurie, Ph.D. began his officiating career over 40 years ago. He has officiated at every level including over 25 years as a referee in the Big 8...

Esta obra enseña a sus lectores todos los recurso que necesitarán aprender para dominar esta especialidad, y también aquellos consejos y recomendaciones que les resultarán de gran utilidad para progresar con rapidez y seguridad.Tras una breve introducción sobre el origen y la historia del kungfú...

Este es un volumen con una nueva concepción, muy ilustrado y escrito con un lenguaje sencillo. En él encontrará fácilmente las posiciones fundamentales (naturales. defensivas. de ataque): las técnicas de desplazamiento, las formas de presa, la técnica para desequilibrar al adversario, etc.,...

The aim of this guide is to help you to resolve a street fight or confrontation using simple, deliberate actions that enable you to survive and escape. But remember, defending yourself by fighting is should be your final resort after non-violent methods have failed.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

As I have mentioned before, and let me reiterate here. That each correct, specific movement of your body in relation to achieving a break, is collected up (like a snowball rolling down a hill or tsunami wave) and stored until the moment of contact when it then releases this collective body movement of energy in one great, massive explosion.

For the first time in English, the secrets of the sacred sounds that unlock the principles and spiritual strength of aikido • Explains the nature of the five vowels that govern the physical manifestations of universal consciousness • Uses more than 300 photographs to demonstrate...

Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine The Root of Spiritual Enlightenment Chinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic...

The purpose for writing this book on Tai Chi is to first to stimulate the readers mind to visualize or feel the concepts and ideas presented and to be creative in their own application and comprehension of these energies movements of Tai Chi. Also the more gentle purpose is to magnetize the unlimited...

Im Jahre 1226 wurden meinem damaligen Herren, dem Grafen Friederich vom Isenberg, zu Köln die Glieder zerschlagen. Dann wurde er zum Sterben auf das Rad geflochten. Schon Andere vor mir haben seine Geschichte erzählt. Die anderen Schreiber schweigen jedoch darüber, was in den Jahren danach geschah....

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Top Kickboxers of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of...