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Capoeira, a Brazilian Art Form
Capoeira, a Brazilian Art Form
by Bira Almeida
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Capoeira weaves fighting, music, dance, prayer, and ritual into an urgent strategy by which people live, struggle, celebrate, and survive together. In this book Bira Almeida--or Mestre Acordeon as he is respectfully called in capoeira circles--documents... (read more)

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Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
by John Stevens
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In budo—which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo... (read more)

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Solo Forms of Karate, Tai Chi, Aikido, & Kung Fu
Solo Forms of Karate, Tai Chi, Aikido, & Kung Fu
by Bruce Tegner
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Describes nine non-contact, non-competitive routines from various oriental martial arts which can be performed by a single individual for the purpose of exercising and conditioning the body.... (read more)

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The Little Capoeira Book
The Little Capoeira Book
by Nestor Capoeira
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The book starts off by giving an in-depth history of the Brazilian art of Capoeira. The last half of the book deals with the movements and techniques of Capoeira, including: offensive and defensive movements, basic kicks, takedowns, advanced kicks and... (read more)

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Dynamic Strength
Dynamic Strength
by Harry Wong
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Comprehensive instructions with plenty of photos to show how to strengthen muscles, gain power and improve physique without the problems of weight training. The first section explains the mental aspects of dynamic strength. The second section covers the... (read more)

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Capoeira Conditioning: How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements
Capoeira Conditioning: How to Build Strength, Agility, and Cardiovascular Fitness Using Capoeira Movements
by Gerard Taylor
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The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful—and fun—it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. Capoeira Conditioning is an illustrated guide to whole-body... (read more)

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Combatives for Street Survival: Hard-Core Countermeasures for High-Risk Situations
Combatives for Street Survival: Hard-Core Countermeasures for High-Risk Situations
by Kelly Mccann
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Leading the reader through simple yet powerful, brutally effective methods of self-defense designed for use in myriad street crime scenarios, this guide explains the use of force continuum and teaches how to efficiently avoid potentially violent... (read more)

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The Ancient Art of Strangulation
The Ancient Art of Strangulation
by Haha Lung
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In this controversial look at strangulation, the author chronicles the history of the Thuggee, a cult of assassins that has stalked India for centuries. Find out how they caught and dispatched their victims, what their tools of terror were, how elements... (read more)

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The Warrior's Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters
The Warrior's Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters
by James Sidney
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“Budo is religion. It’s not something you dilly-dally with, practice, and go home. It’s part of your life. All martial arts should become that way, part of your life.”–Pat Yoshitsugu Murosako, from The Warrior’s Path... (read more)

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Prepare for Combat: Strength Training for the Martial Arts
Prepare for Combat: Strength Training for the Martial Arts
by Mikhail Krupnik
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A veteran martial artist and fitness expert shows martial artists how to design a weight-training program to fit their individual needs and goals. Included is information on safety issues, fitness levels, goal-setting, proper nutrition, and more.... (read more)

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Health and Fitness in the Martial Arts
Health and Fitness in the Martial Arts
by J C Canney
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Complete CardioKickboxing: An Integrated Approach to High Performance Living
Complete CardioKickboxing: An Integrated Approach to High Performance Living
by Tom Seabourne
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Discover the safest, most effective approach to the fitness trend that is sweeping the country.... (read more)

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Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-To-Face Combat
Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-To-Face Combat
by Forrest Griffin
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Wondering why you should purchase this book when there are other titles written by much higher-caliber fighters? Well, Forrest Griffin is not as good-looking as those guys. He's not as smart as them or as athletically endowed. And let's face it, neither... (read more)

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Training and Fighting Skills
Training and Fighting Skills
by Benny Urquidez
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Two things make a champion -- ability and know how. Benny "The Jet" Urquidez is one of the world's best karate practitioners because he possesses these qualities. In his first book on professional karate, Urquidez instructs the student in the techniques... (read more)

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Waking the Tiger Within
Waking the Tiger Within
by Scott Flint
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Written by a leading martial arts expert, this book is loaded with strong, practical information on how you can have the right attitude to defend your family and yourself. Well written simple techniques that anyone can master. Great message for women... (read more)

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Thai Boxing Dynamite: The Explosive Art of Muay Thai
Thai Boxing Dynamite: The Explosive Art of Muay Thai
by Zoran Rebac
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You're in the ring when three flashing kicks from the Muay Thai boxer knock you to the canvas. Muay Thai, the hottest style of kickboxing to hit the sports world, integrates the use of legs and fists in one clean, fluid, yet savage style. Get the facts... (read more)

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The Martial Arts/Kettlebell Connection: Strength-Building Exercises for Superior Results
The Martial Arts/Kettlebell Connection: Strength-Building Exercises for Superior Results
by John Spezzano
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Giving martial artists specific methods for improving their combative training, this exercise manual delivers high-detail instruction on foundational, essential, and advanced conditioning through the use of the kettlebell along with hybrid training that... (read more)

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Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks [With DVD]
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks [With DVD]
by Marc De Bremaeker
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An effectively delivered kick can mean life instead of death in a self-defense situation, and glory rather than shame in the ring. When a larger or more powerful opponent is intent on inflicting harm, the superior strength of your legs can be used to tip... (read more)

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Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai: Secrets of Thailand's Boxing Camps
Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai: Secrets of Thailand's Boxing Camps
by Mark Van Schuyver
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There are three elements of Muay Thai boxing: techniques, tactics and strategy. Most Muay Thai books deal only with techniques. Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai is the first book to reveal actual fighting strategies and tactics as taught in the boxing... (read more)

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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
by Rory Miller
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A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real-World Violence Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between... (read more)

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