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1) Martial Arts
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There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport. A colorful design and friendly characters make the science fun. Step-by-step instructions on how to do certain martial arts...
2) Martial Arts
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Practitioners of martial arts must study for years to understand them. Martial arts help teach discipline, patience, and respect. Learn more in Martial Arts, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows,...
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There is more to martial arts than kicking, blocking, and striking. Each style has a tradition and history of its own. Compare the differences between karate, kung fu, capoeira, kendo, and sumo to find out what it takes to be a true master. Along the way, compare numbers like a math master! This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help...
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Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport, which takes its techniques in hand-to-hand combat from various martial arts. Learn about Aikido's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides clear and straightforward lessons to law enforcement officials so they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty. A comprehensive handbook of law enforcement self-defense, this martial arts guide offers instruction in techniques and tactics taken from a variety of martial arts forms that specifically cater to the situations unique to police officers. These simple, easy-to-follow lessons...
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Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into TV, movies, and video games as a combat sport. Competitors mix and match styles of fighting to give them the edge in widely watched MMA contests. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and most successful MMA stars....
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You Get a Ebook about the history of Mixed Martial Arts and MMA Figures as well as a Mixed Martial Arts Figures Price Guide combined in one Ebook.
MMA or Mixed Martial Arts is the hybrid contact sport that combines the best set of techniques from Muay Thai, karate, jujitsu, judo, wrestling, and boxing - just to name a few of the disciplines. Initially, MMA was considered to be a brutal blood sport because of its critics, but it slowly transitioned...
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Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts. Featured are insightful essays by Filipino martial artists: • Krishna K. Godhania • Antonio E. Somera • Abner G. Pasa • Dr. Jopet Laraya • Felipe P. beano, Jr. • Rene J. Navarro… For centuries, Filipino martial arts have played integral and often momentous roles in the history of the Philippines...
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The martial art of boxing is being practiced from the era of ancient Thira, maybe even before that. There are several purposes of practicing martial arts. The main goal is practicing combat since martial arts are a combination of codified systems and traditions of various combat techniques. The main reasons behind practicing martial arts are for self-defense, military and law enforcement. Sometimes it is even practiced to attain spiritual and mental...
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What if a boxer and a wrestler fought? Who would win? What if a fighter skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tangled with a foe trained in traditional judo? These were questions that fans of combat sports asked for years, but how to settle it? The answer: mixed martial arts. In this action-packed book, you'll meet the superstars and record holders of mixed martial arts, get behind-the-scenes details about some of its most dramatic moments, and find out...
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Hal Johnson is an eleven year boy who is always happy go lucky and he loves going to martial arts classes but he doesn't tell everyone at school hes in martial arts . After Hal promotes to a new belt he still wishes that his best friend Tony Erickson could join Martial Arts with him. Tony has been asking his parents if he can join martial arts but his parents think if Tony joins the martial arts academy he will want to be fighting or worse yet he...
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Martial arts have been around for centuries, yet they are just as popular today as ever. The various techniques which are part of aikido, karate, and tae kwon do can prove to be extremely valuable self-defense skills. Practicing martial arts is also an excellent way to stay in good physical condition. In the mood for a fast-paced workout? Kickboxing or Tae Bo may be just your thing. Tai chi, on the other hand, is known for having calming and even...
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Entry Level Reader: Martial Arts Time
It's time to practice martial arts in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the sport of martial arts.
Martial Arts Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
14) Martial Arts Fun
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Martial Arts are thrilling to watch, but they're even more fun to do! Kids can take part in the sport by learning what martial arts are, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A skill-building activity helps kids participate in the fun.
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In this edition Award winning author-Michael Clarke writes about Learning the Japanese Way; Colin Wee talks about his journey writing the award winning book Breaking Through-The Secrets of Bassai Dai; Natasha Fabian gives us her tips on training remotely; Danni McCullough and Lance Spice write about Aikido and Mindfulness; Don Godwin talks about early Shukokai Training; Chris McVay writes about his personal journey in martial arts; Sam Sujatna gives...
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Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo-developed by the Soviet Red Army-became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality and encompassing training regimen is Systema. Originally created for Russian Special Operations Units, Systema's teaching gradually spread world-wide...
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96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
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Provides an overview of various popular martial arts to help you choose one, should you want to train formally. The book explains how, through regular practice, it is possible to improve concentration and increase confidence, particularly in situations in which there is a need for self defense.
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Martial arts can improve more than just physical fitness. It can make practitioners think about their body, movements, and mental reactions in entirely new ways. This book explores karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do. Readers will learn about flexibility, balance, and how to get back on their feet after taking a hit. Learning to fall gracefully is half the battle. This guidebook also explores the emphasis that the martial arts place on resolving conflicts...
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How many times have you asked the questions:
Why isn't there a Pro Teams KumiteSport Martial Arts league that supports point fighting?
A league with the standardization of rules, and points on a national or world level? A league with teams, franchise teams with owners? A national or world organization at which point martial artists can aspire to participate? Why hasn't someone started this? Why hasn't this happened?
Well, that's exactly what Pro...
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This book pulls together some of the best writings published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts regarding modern mixed martial arts. Chapters highlight the different ways in which grappling techniques are currently used in mixed martial arts competition. You'll also find perspective and insight that illuminate what is occurring in the evolution of MMA competition: changing competitive rules and dollar amounts play a role in the outcome of championship...
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