Martial Arts And Their Greatest Fighters
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Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 82 |
Release | : 2015-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1622755898 |
Martial arts are extremely popular today, and teens will be captivated by the history of the fighting sports. This volume takes a look at kung fu and tai chi chuan in China; the practices of the Japanese samurai warriors as well as jujitsu, judo, sumo, and karate; and the global rise of martial arts from muay Thai in Thailand and capoeira in Brazil to the Mixed Martial Arts that are now so widespread in the United States. Legendary and contemporary fighters are profiled, including Yue Fei, Jet Li, Bruce Lee, Randy Couture, B. J. Penn, Ronda Rousey, and Anderson Silva.
Author | : 柳生宗矩 |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9784770029553 |
This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'
Author | : Adam T. Heath |
Publisher | : Potomac Books, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2012-02 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1612340415 |
Mixed martial arts hasn t been dubbed the world 's fastest growing sport for nothing. It 's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck Liddell to trade in his sparring gloves for dance shoes on "Dancing with the Stars"? A combo of grappling, punching, kneeing, and kicking, this sport looks like it will be grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, for some time to come."Mixed Martial Arts Most Wanted " steps into the cage and brings you round after round of fighting deeds and details worthy of a sport known for bloody battles and ingenious tactics. Authors Adam T. Heath and David L. Hudson Jr. have knocked out sixty top-ten lists detailing the low blows, grappling greats, human anomalies, and fighting females that make up the compelling world of mixed martial arts.There 's no need to be an insider Heath and Hudson bring you all of the sport 's best bouts, dirtiest moves, and brainscrambling kayos in a book that will keep MMA enthusiasts reeling for months.
Author | : Mike Straka |
Publisher | : Triumph Books |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2011-07 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 161749531X |
Mike Straka, host of HDNet's "Fighting Words," sits down with the men who have shaped one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet in his new book. Through some of the most comprehensive and entertaining interviews ever recorded with MMA's biggest names, Straka paints a full picture of this incredibly unique and highly entertaining sport. Inside readers will find interviews with many of the giants of MMA, including Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Cain Velasquez, Frankie Edgar, Dana White, Renzo Gracie, Ken and Frank Shamrock, Bas Rutten, and Jon Jones.
Author | : Joe Hyams |
Publisher | : Bantam |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2010-05-05 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0307755509 |
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.
Author | : Bruce Lee |
Publisher | : Black Belt Communications |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9780897500531 |
Part of the Bruce Lee's Fighting Method series, this book teaches how to perform jeet kune do's devastating strikes and exploit an opponent's weaknesses with crafty counterattacks like finger jabs and spin kicks.
Author | : Danny Indio |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2012-10-16 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1462909868 |
Learn devastating mixed martial arts techniques from all over the world with this expert guide. Superb fighting skills are essential in all sorts of situations and can save your life if you are attacked. Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Techniques is a complete how-to manual for the modern fighter, presenting a detailed overview of all the best MMA fighting techniques and the various situations in which they can be used. Comprehensive and well laid-out, with hundreds of tips such as grappling your way into a dominant kesa-gatame position to force your adversary's submission or knowing when to fight "dirty" to attack your opponent's vulnerabilities, this manual will give you a leg-up for everything from a no-holds-barred street fight to the regimented rules of fighting in the ring. With over 700 color photos and downloadable instructional video that clearly demonstrate all the right moves, this book gives you the winning edge you need! Use Western boxing and Muay Thai techniques to move out of harm's way as you deliver a devastating array of attacks Use Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA techniques to escape holds and move into dominant positions Use modern streetfighting techniques Use Filipino knife-fighting techniques And much more!
Author | : Bruce Lee |
Publisher | : Black Belt Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780897501439 |
Book & slipcase. Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do -- the art Lee invented -- and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists. This limited edition features a slipcase and each copy is personally signed by Linda Lee Cadwell and Shannon Lee. Includes a signed, numbered certificate. Only 500 copies available.
Author | : Gichin Funakoshi |
Publisher | : Kodansha America LLC |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Karate |
ISBN | : 9784770003706 |
Author | : Joe Lewis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Karate |
ISBN | : 9780873649810 |
The training manual that martial artists everywhere have been wanting for more than 20 years is finally here! No one has ever equalled the record of Lewis, the winner of more tournaments than any other man. This is his complete training system, which will show you what it takes to win every time.