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Traditionally, the martial arts community believed that engaging in weight training was detrimental to the performance of the art, that it would hinder one's flexibility, speed, and agility. To be effective fighters, martial artists had to be quick and light on their feet like Bruce Lee and other slim and small, but powerful fighters. They maintained that karate was all about good techniques and proper timing and that muscle size has little to do...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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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English
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling techniques (clinch holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns, and throws). MMA is exploding in popularity. Packed with more than 300 full-color photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step-by-step, demonstrating the various techniques required to master...
8) The everything krav maga for fitness book: get fit with this high-intensity martial arts workout!
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Po accidentally destroys the memories of the Furious Five, they forget he is their friend and want to fight him, and he must find a way to restore their memories before it's too late.
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Bruce Lee's daughter illuminates her father's most powerful life philosophies--demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more...
11) Fighting dirty
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English
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With 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....
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the '90s as "human cockfighting"-more violence than sport-to a global pop culture phenomenon. Senator John McCain once decried mixed martial arts as "human cockfighting," while the New York Times despaired that the sport offered a "pay-per-view prism" onto the decline of western civilization. But the violent spectacle of cage fighting...
14) Kung fu
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.
15) After she falls
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Language
English
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After an abusive relationship derails her plans, Adri Rivera struggles to regain her independence and achieve her dream of becoming an MMA fighter. She gets a second chance, but the man who offers it to her is Max Lyons-her former training partner, whom she left heartbroken years before. As she fights for her future, will Adri be able to confront her past?
Author
Publisher
Tambuli Media
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Tambuli Media edition.
Language
English
Description
"Principle-driven skill development dives deep to describe how to ensure traditional martial artists can avoid the limitations of memory-focused training by utilizing traditional principles, coupled with purpose-driven teaching methods. Readdressing common ideas in martial arts, the author helps outline a method for understanding, codifying, and error-correcting one's own training and teaching methods and focusing on developing progressive understanding...
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Series
Dragon Ball volume 07
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2010, c1984
Language
English
Description
Goku and Krillin are the smallest competitors at the Strongest Under the Heavens competition. But thanks to the invincible old master's training, they are more powerful than they realize.
Author
Series
Dragon Ball volume 06
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"Now that the Dragon Balls are nothing more than rocks scattered around the globe, what's a young monkey-boy to do? Train with the Turtle Guy, of course! After that awesome display at Fry Pan Mountain, it's clear that Goku has much to learn from Master Roshi. Plus, the old guy has a stocked fridge. But Goku's not the only one who wants to train with the master. And the new guy is determined to give Goku a run for his money."--P. [4] of cover.
19) Panda school
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Language
English
Description
When Po is in charge of training the Furious Five, it's more like a vacation for the team, but when the Croc Bandits find a trainer of their own, Po realizes it's time for the team to step up their game.
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