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Suitable for aspiring or practising no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes, 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, it features scores of exercises - from old standbys to modern training techniques - for various types of athletes.

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-Guarelli traces the history of Matayoshi kobudao, explores the background of each weapon, and demonstrates the form and technique of practice through rare photos, many of which the author took while a student of Shinpo Matayoshi Sensei (1921-1997)---Back cover.

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So many ailments that happen to us and our families are simple to treat once we have the proper knowledge.

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"Physical and mental skills for survival"--Cover.

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With every movement presented in 2-4 large photos along with instructions, this title includes two popular sequences: Simplified 24 Posture Sequence created in China in 1956 to popularize tai chi worldwide, and the Standard 48 Posture Sequence created in 1976 to help intermediate students experience traditional movements in a mid-length form.

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This innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.

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Tae Kwon Docombines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training.

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According to the World Taekwondo Federation, there are over 90,000,000 taekwondo practitioners worldwide. Every level 1 black belt student is required to learn Poomsae Koryo. Yet few are familiar with the ancestral form known as 'Original Koryo'. Written specifically for black belt students, this book presents Original Koryo and Koryo, as well as the martial applications encoded in these forms.

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This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury.

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Uncover long-held secrets of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, passed down from generation to generation of Tai Chi masters.

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Includes a modern, easy-to-follow layout; each movement is presented in 4-6 large photographs with lucid instructions on how to perform them; shows martial applications to help get the angles correct.

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Hojo undo means 'supplemental training equipment' for traditional martial artists. This book details how to construct and use many training tools of Okinawa, provides mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and an historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa.

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You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body The Fighter's Body is exactly thatan owner's manual for your most complex piece of equipment.

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For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to "pass along to you what I've learned, to unlock some of the secrets of the greatest sport in the world."

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This book bridges the gap between modern Kendo as a sport and the old Kendo of the Samurai.