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Demonstrates the novice techniques of shotokan karate and discusses the common errors made by the beginner.

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Join over 400 million worldwide students of Tae Kwon Do

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Presents the first 100 vintage covers from one of the longest-running and most significant martial-arts magazines - "Black Belt". This album documents martial-arts heroes, philosophies, and traditions.

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A guide to boxing training and techniques with information about equipment, safety, working out, and offensive and defensive skills, with a history of the sport.

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Shows parents some basic self-defense techniques that they can teach their children so kids have the skills to stand up for themselves in situations of bullying. This book explains defensive moves which are accompanied by photographs. It also provides insight into the emotional harm done to the victim.

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Focuses on the use of joint locks, cavity presses and bone misplacement to subdue any aggressor.

(Paperback, New edition)

One of China's top wrestling champions shows you how to take down any opponent.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

The hows and whys of Qigong includes two complete sets of exercises.

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Boxing has been a part of our history for centuries. Whether it's bare-knuckle or the PPV fights we see today, it has been a staple in our lives. In this book, the author has collected work from dozens of writers, telling stories about the sport that has been so important to them.

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A guide that explains the use of force continuum and teaches how to efficiently avoid potentially violent encounters though the use of 'pre-incident indicators.' It leads readers through effective methods of self-defence designed for use in myriad street crime scenarios.

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Many homes do not have enough space to practice conventional Tai Chi. Tai Chi master Jesse Tsao explains his "spaceless mini Tai Chi", a form combining five major styles in one comprehensive form, which takes only three to five minutes to practice in less than 40 square feet of space.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.

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Details the techniques and methods that form the basis of military and combat defensive training. This guide includes chapters that provide instruction on knife defence, unarmed fighting, weapon retention, and arrest and control techniques.

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Dirty Ground was written to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training. The gap is the tricky space or dirty ground that lives between sport and combat techniques; that is when you need to control a person without severely injuring him (or her). Sport techniques won't be enough; combat techniques will land you in prison.

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The story behind Ali's last bout. A few weeks short of his fortieth birthday, a diminished Ali stepped through the ropes one more time to get beaten up by Trevor Berbick. How had it come to this Why was he still boxing The author answers these questions and more, offering a glimpse into the last days of Ali's professional fighting life.

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Designed to present Tai Chi as a tool for personal development and as a metaphor for living life in the clearest and most deliberate manner.

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Provides an introduction to the context of self-defense. It includes seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching 'complete.'

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Suitable for fans new to the arena or those devotees looking to gain a deeper understanding of the styles, positions and techniques, this resource helps make sense of the flurry of action in the rings. It includes written descriptions and photo sequences that help readers comprehend various things from guards and locks to kicks and bars.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

There is a truth in the world of hand-to-hand combat that too many martial artists aren't aware of or refuse to believe. Every time you discover a sure technique, one that makes all your training partners groan and writhe in agony, there exists out there in the mean streets a host of people who won't feel it.

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A collection of interviews with stars of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). From MMA pioneers like Bas Rutten and Chuck Liddell to up-and-coming superstars Cain Velaquez and Jon Jones, and even the man behind it all, Dana White, it takes readers on a journey from the Wild West early days of the UFC to the record-breaking pay-per-view events of today.