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Prepare to have your beliefs challenged about what karate really is.
Within these pages, you will discover traditional karate; along the way, perhaps many of your own beliefs about karate will be confronted. You might have a body capable of mastering karate's physical techniques, but do you have a mind with a level of awareness that is able to grasp the true spirit of karate?
For adults only. Regardless of how many people you can defeat in combat,...
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Criterion collection volume 1092
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1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (12 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 19 x 70 cm, folded to 12 x 19 cm).
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中文(繁體)
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"One of the most personal films by the prolific Hong Kong auteur Johnnie To is a thrilling love letter to both the cinema of Akira Kurosawa and the art and philosophy of judo. Amid the neon-drenched nightclubs and gambling dens of Hong Kong's nocturnal underworld, the fates of three wandering souls--a former judo champion (Louis Koo) now barely scraping by as an alcoholic bar owner, a young fighter (Aaron Kwok) intent on challenging him, and a singer...
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1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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A modified, extensive martial arts system, which was developed by Ralf Bartzsch. One characteristic is to fend the attacker off unarmed, just by using your hands and feet. The techniques, which are matched with the rate of progress, are set up so that everyone, women & men, young & old, is able to learn it and, if necessary, knows how to apply it in real life.
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96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
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English
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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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AWith the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic encounter of his life. Good girl meets bad boy. It's a story that rarely ends well....
8) Dragon blade
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1 videodisc (approximately 103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An and his group of trained warriors teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible epic battle.
10) Romeo must die
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1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Gravity-warping martial arts, cool visual effects and an all-star music track combine in this revved-up action movie. Rough-and-ready Han shares an attraction with Trish O' Day (Aaliyah) even though their families are rivals in a fierce Oakland turf battle. The two also share plenty of danger as they try to fine the real cause of the blood feud.
11) Aikido
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47 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
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Introduces the history and basics of aikido and explains the mental and physical effects of practicing the martial art on everyday life.
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1 videodisc (approximately 46 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Shows proper grips, strikes, stances, defense moves, attacks, and other techniques that will improve your overall skill and coordination with the tonfa, a weapon originally adapted from an Okinawan farm implement.
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1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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He may have defeated the ferocious Tai Lung, but our Dragon Warrior must now face Shifu's biggest challenge with the help of Viper, Tigress, Monkey, Crane and Mantis, teaching a martial arts class of rambunctious bunny kittens. We learn it takes more than fast feet and fists to become a kung fu master.
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76 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Is it hot in here, or is it just Fry Pan Mountain? The blazing rock is home to the terrifying Ox King--and the site of the next Dragon Ball. Oolong wants to stay as far away as possible, but Goku and Bulma drive headlong into the fire. Turns out, the Ox King can't stand the heat and wants Master Roshi to cool down the kitchen. If Goku can convince Roshi to help, the Dragon Ball is his. But does Roshi really have that kind of power? Or is the turtle...
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1 videodisc (DVD) (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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中文(繁體)
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Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger as a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which hold an ancient power-wielding secret.
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Tao the little samurai volume 5
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61 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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Training at Master Kerozen's dojo takes a twist when new student Chou-Chen arrives and distracts some of the students from their practice, which now includes working with animals.
The student has become the teacher. Tao is showing his little brother how to take care of bullies. He's also teaching his cat some ninja attacks! Meanwhile, a new kid has arrived at Master Snow's school and she has a crush on Tao! With so much going on, how will Tao find...
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