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The First Mixed Martial Art: Pankration from Myths to Modern Times by Jim Arvanitis Publisher Comments Detailing the evolution of the Hellenic combat arts, this handbook chronicles the history behind the art of pankration. Beginning with the myths and traditions behind the arts development, this examination also touches on pankration's modern methodology... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Ultimate Guide To Tae Kwon Do by John R. (edt) Little Publisher Comments Characterized by high-flying kicks and punches that easily shatter thick boards, Tae Kwon Do is one of the world's most popular martial arts and exhibition sports. This Korean system of self-defense offers its students improved cardiovascular fitness... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The 64 Hands of Bagua Zhang: Fighting Techniques of Liu Dekuan by Jiwu Gao Publisher Comments The art of Bagua Zhang is best known for its circular forms, yet linear fighting techniques have been incorporated into Bagua practice by many renowned masters. Liu Dekuan, a student of Dong Haichuan (the founder of Bagua Zhang), was one such master... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Taiji Quan: The 10-Minute Primer by Qingjie Zhou Publisher Comments Taiji (Tai Chi) currently enjoys enormous popularity in the West.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere by Adele Westbrook Publisher Comments Aikido neutralizes aggression and renders attackers harmless. By controlling body position and harmonizing their vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Keijutsukai Aikido Japanese Art of Self Defense (Japanese Arts) by Thomas Makiyama Publisher Comments Thomas Makiyama, an eighth-degree black belt and the only American officially certified shihan by any Japanese aikido organization, teaches preparation, basic directional throws, classification forms, and basic and advanced self-defense.... (read more) List Price $6.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Qi Gong for Beginners: Eight Easy Movements for Vibrant Health by Stanley Wilson Publisher Comments "Qui Gong is one of the most important movement meditation techniques. If all Americans learned just the 'Eight Silken Movements' and practiced them daily, we could reduce health costs by 50 percent...."--C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Founder Shealy... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai: Secrets of Thailand's Boxing Camps by Mark Van Schuyver Publisher Comments 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) List Price $30.00 Your price: $25.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Nunchaku by Fumio Demura Publisher Comments All-Japan karate champion Fumio Demura demonstrates the movements and fighting applications of the nunchaku. This book features gripping stances, blocking, striking, footwork, nunchaku and karate similarities, and more than 20 defenses against other... (read more) List Price $10.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power, Third Edition by Jwing Ming Yang Publisher Comments A must for advanced students, this book is the next level in training for those who have learned the Tai Chi form and begun pushing hands practice. It is the first book in English to fully explore Tai Chi power, known as Jin. This is a valuable reference... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Gift of Danger: Lessons from Aikido by Mary Stein Publisher Comments Mary Stein took up aikido in her mid-fifties and quickly learned what it really means to face danger—both external and internal. In this powerful collection of short essays, she vividly describes learning an active and spirited defense on the mat... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu #01: Passing the Guard by Ed Beneville Publisher Comments This is the first book of its kind-an instructional on Gracie/Brazilian jiu jitsu, the fastest growing martial art in the world. This book is over 200 pages plus 1,400 color photos, with key photos illustrated. The level of detail and instruction... (read more) List Price $36.95 Your price: $26.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Maximize Your Martial Arts Training: The Martial Arts Training Diary by Art Brisacher Synopsis This is a martial arts training diary designed to help martial artists maximize their training efforts regardless of their style, level of expertise, fitness or age. The log pages for recording progress are divided into six specific areas that most... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (Unique Literary Books of the World) by Jwing Ming Yang Publisher Comments Tai chi chuan is the most popular as well as least understood Chinese martial art currently practiced. However, Yang Jwing-Ming, one of the most notable tai chi teachers, attempts to clear some common misconceptions through effective explanations and... (read more) List Price $14.50 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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T'Ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense by T. T Liang Publisher Comments For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible.... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $6.95 Used - Mass Market
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A Dictionary of the Martial Arts by Louis Frederic Synopsis A unique major reference book -- entries treat the technical and historical aspects of all the martial arts. Includes rules of contest for the major martial arts. Illustrated throughout.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Herding the Ox by John J Donohue Publisher Comments This book uses the Ten Oxherding Pictures of Zen as a springboard to discuss the spiritual and ethical dimensions of martial arts training.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Complete Martial Artist: Developing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of a Champion by Willie B Johnson Publisher Comments In martial arts there is a wide array of forms and highly specific styles. This diversity encourages an emphasis on the differences between the philosophies, techniques, and practices associated with each art. In The Complete Martial Artist, Willie The... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $2.48 Used - Trade Paper
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Black Belt Karate by Jordan Roth Synopsis A no-frills handbook on the fundamentals of modern karate. The author introduces the history and various rules and formalities of the art. He then focuses on training, covering areas of the body, weapons, stances, blocks and attacks. The last section... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Tai Chi Handbook: Exercise, Meditation, and Self-Defense by Herman Kauz Publisher Comments The ancient Chinese art demonstrated in words and pictures -- showing the rhythmic coordination, balance, and harmony developed by dedicated practitioners of this mental-physical exercise. B & W photographs... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Trade Paper
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