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3) Sambo: Una guía esencial sobre este arte marcial similar al judo, el jiu-jitsu y la lucha libre, jun
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Una guía práctica para entender el sambo y sus diversos componentes. ¿Quiere mejorar sus habilidades de defensa personal contra alguien con un arma?¿Por qué el sambo es una de las disciplinas más importantes de las artes marciales?¿Cómo se puede calmar una situación tensa utilizando sus habilidades en el sambo?
Este libro se centra principalmente en proporcionar una comprensión práctica y completa del sambo para que pueda mejorar sus técnicas...
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The problem with learning MMA is that it can be overwhelming for beginners who are unsure where to start or how to progress. Many people give up on MMA after a few training sessions because they feel like they're not making any progress, or they're not confident in their skills.However, "Fighter Mindset: Mental Toughness Techniques for MMA Success" provides a comprehensive and structured approach to learning MMA, from the basics of striking and grappling...
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75 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"Suki is captured by the Fire Nation and brought to the Boiling Rock, a grim prison in the middle of a dormant volcano. Separated from Team Avatar and her Kyoshi Warrior sisters, she decides to build her own community among other prisoners. But it's going to take more than an encouraging word to build trust among so many frightened people. Suki will need to draw on all her resources to do it, and even that might not be enough."--
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Did you know that the latest technology and research shows that the brain undergoes very specific changes in its functioning during a close combat incident? Whether training for self defence, law enforcement / military close combat procedures, or traditional martial arts and sports fighting: under certain conditions the brain will switch from one mode of functioning to another. The Maul Book is the first book to delve into this research, and through...
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Your 3-in-1 Self-Defense Training Manual! Discover an effective and easy to learn method of self-defense. Complete Vortex Control Self-Defense combines the best techniques from a wide range of martial arts to create the ultimate street-effective fighting method. This self-defense system will teach you hand-to-hand combat, knife defense, and stick fighting. Discover the skills you need to defend yourself, because traditional martial arts don't work...
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The follow-up novel to the Highly-Rated The Origin of Master Hopkick: Beginnings!
John started training martial arts on his home island with no knowledge of belts, ranks, or styles. Now that he finds himself calling Australia home and has a black belt around his waist, John is learning that a black belt isn't the end goal but is instead a new beginning. He has much to learn as he prepares to teach new students for the first time based on his...
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In Tae Kwon Do: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers will jump right into one of the world's oldest sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of tae kwon do's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and head to the dojang. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who love martial arts will get closer to earning their first belt with every page!
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It has been said that a successful martial artist doesn't need size or strength, because "it's all in the technique." It has also been said that the power of a martial artist seems to increase quickly with weight, and the best lightweight fighter in the world will be defeated every time by an unranked heavyweight in a bar brawl. So is it size and physical strength that matters, or is it experience and dedication to correct technique? This book explores...
11) Ronda Rousey
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MMA star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world's top fighter in her weight class. Learn more about her journey to success.
12) Silent Soldiers
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Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their dangerous missions and surprise their enemies.
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There is ONLY fear in this dojo...
Remy used to get picked on in school when she was younger.That was before she started taking karate lessons. When she and her family move to a new town, she's left with only one option for a nearby karate dojo.Solar Strike Karate.Remy goes in hopes of making new friends - what she finds is something straight out of a nightmare.She soon can't shake the feeling everywhere she goes, she's being followed by the kids...
14) From Your Head to Their Hands: How to Write, Publish, and Market Training Manuals for Historical Mar
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"Our favourite writer of instructional manuals"- Neal Stephenson, from his foreword to Swordfighting, for writers, game designers, and martial artists. Guy Windsor's historical martial arts training manuals are legendary. His first was published in 2004, and he's been producing them ever since. They generate about half his income. So he is expert in writing, publishing, and marketing books for historical martial artists, and in this book he'll teach...
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Step into the world of martial arts prodigies with "whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Presents: Legends of the Martial Arts," an extraordinary collection of interviews featuring the legendary figures who have shaped and defined the realm of martial arts. This captivating book showcases the in-depth conversations conducted by renowned host Jeremy Lesniak on the highly acclaimed podcast, whistlekick Martial Arts Radio.
In this immersive compilation,...
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Kung Fu Panda 4 bursts into theaters on March 8, 2024! This movie novelization retells Po's and Zhen's epic adventures in the blockbuster film. It also features a quote book with Po's favorite sayings! Dumplings not included.
Po is the Dragon Warrior, chosen by Master Oogway to wield the Staff of Wisdom. But when Master Shifu makes a shocking announcement-that Po must train his successor and assume the mantle of Spiritual Leader-Po isn't sure...
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LEGO Ninjago Spinjitzu Brothers volume 1
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137 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters -- but there are many who stand in their way -- especially each other. Will a mysterious ninja bring them closer together or prove to be their undoing. And do they have what it takes to gain the skills they need to become true legends of Spinjitzu? Find out in this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO NINJAGO's Spinjitzu Brothers!"--
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 19 cm
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"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life ... Tanjiro and his friends accompany the Hashira Tengen...
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