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by Jordan Roth
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Written by one of America' s most outstanding karate teachers, this is a no-holds-barred, no-frills handbook sure to aid the student's rapid advancement to the rank of black belt.
A holder of the black belt degree since 1959, the author has distilled and preserved the hard-won techniques and...
Beijing Olympics
The Nation's Most Influential Sourcebook On Beijing Olympic Games, Beijing Summer Olympics, Beijing Olympic Medals, Beijing Olympic Stadium, Beijing Olympics Open Ceremony
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
With this top-rated guide learn about beijing olympics, beijing olympic games, beijing summer olympics, beijing olympic medals, beijing olympic stadium, beijing olympics open ceremony.
Filipino Martial Arts
Cabales Serrada Escrima
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1994
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...
Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 2
Fighting & Grappling
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 1992
Not simply a training manual but a combat survival guide, Fighting and Grappling is a challenging book for all students of the martial arts.
In this second volume of Wing Chune Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide, the techniques introduced in Basic Forms and Principles are shown in combat situations....
Zen Shaolin Karate
The complete Practice, Philosophy and History
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
"Nathan Johnson has captured the essence of true karate-do." -Paul Clifton, Editor, Combat and Traditional Karate
Kata, the "present movements forming the backbone of all Karate styles", have been a source of endless confusion for the vast majority of karate students. Nathan...
by Tadashi Nakamura
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2001
Master the techniques and warrior spirit of karate with this illustrated martial arts guide.
The true essence of karate-do is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit to achieve human potential fully. Karate: Technique and Spirit describes in detail all the steps necessary to attain...
Fight to Win
20 Simple Techniques That Win Any Fight
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
If you are going to fight, you might as well fight to win! This book presents 20 simple fighting techniques that will win any fight, anytime!
Fight to Win teaches you how to fight with a minimum of technical jargon. It allows you to quickly develop the ability to win by learning a small number...
Martial Arts Training in Japan
A Guide for Westerners
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Learn the techniques of Japanese martial arts along with the cultural background and philosophy!
Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners is the first book of its kind. Part travel guide, part survey of the many martial arts styles practiced in Japan, and part introduction to...
Wing Chun Kung-fu Volume 1
Basic Forms & Principles
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 1992
Introducing a new scientific approach to Wing Chun kung-fu, this book gives a clear and detailed exposition of once closely guarded techniques.
Rejecting the secretive approach that characterizes much of martial arts writing, the author draws upon biomechanical theory to explain logically and...
Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts
Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
"A teacher is never a giver of truth—he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst."—Bruce Lee
Within the pages of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success— as an actor,...
Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing
MMA-Proven Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2012
Become a champion in the Thai martial arts world with this Muay Thai training guide!
Muay Thai (or Thai boxing), the national sport of Thailand, has become one of the most prominent martial arts forms in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Often called "the art of eight limbs," Muay...
by Gary Winstead
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
It is every cowboy's dream to win the world title at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. This Christmas, will saddle bronc rider Chance Morgan's dream come true?
From Murder in Auburn writer
Gary Winstead
Bicycling 1,100 Best All-Time Tips
Top Riders Share Their Secrets for Maximizing Performance, Safety, and Fun
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
Readers will jump-start their cycling savvy with Jason Sumner's compilation of proven tips from the editors of Bicycling magazine. The book was first published as Bicycling Magazine's 900 All-Time Best Tips in 2000 and then in 2005 as Bicycling Magazine's 1,000 All-Time Best Tips; but with seven years...
The Big Book of Bicycling
Everything You Need to Know, From Buying Your First Bike to Riding Your Best
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2010
The world's authority on cycling provides a comprehensive guide to the sport for cyclists of all levels
The sport of cycling has experienced an exciting boom in popularity fueled by Lance Armstrong's success and recent comeback, the popularity of triathlons, rising gas prices, and the need...