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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Martial arts Martial arts Clive Gifford "An introduction to martial arts, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher. OL15026233W
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan Jamie Poolos The story of action film star Jackie Chan, from his childhood as an indentured servant to the Peking Opera Research Institute, through his struggles finding his own style in Hong Kong cinema, to fame… OL15893496W
Capoeira Capoeira Jane Atwood Traces the roots and history of the martial art which was developed by Brazilian slaves and combines dance, play, ritual, and self-defense. OL16070421W
MMA greats MMA greats Lori Polydoros "Lists and describe the best fighters in mixed martial arts, from the past and present"--Provided by publisher. OL16474506W
Las artes marciales--técnicas Las artes marciales--técnicas Bryant Lloyd A brief introduction to the various blocks, strikes, and kicks that are part of basic martial arts technique. OL18331242W
Aikido for kids Aikido for kids Santoro, Laura. An introduction to the martial art of aikido which comes from Japan and which demonstrates how one's spirit can be brought into harmony with the world. OL1979008W
Aikido Aikido Alix Wood Presents information about Aikido, including its history, equipment, safety, and technique. OL20900694W
Judo Judo Alix Wood Judo is a modern martial art and also part of the summer Olympics. Learn that the most prominent feature of Judo is the competitive element; also learn basic moves, proper attire, and safety guidelin… OL21192377W
Taekwondo kids Taekwondo kids Dornemann,Rumpf With easy-to-understand instructions and excellent Manga-style illustrations, "Taekwondo Kids" will help all abilities progress through the various stages of knowledge and technique training to achie… OL27957896W
Lessons from the Japanese masters Lessons from the Japanese masters Fred Neff Examines the history and philosophy of Japanese martial arts and gives instruction in a variety of related self-defense techniques. OL3354975W
Lessons from the Art of Kempo Lessons from the Art of Kempo Fred Neff Examines the history, philosophy, and techniques of the martial art known as kempo, or kung fu, and describes how it may be used for self-defense. OL3354981W
Lessons from the western warriors Lessons from the western warriors Fred Neff Examines methods of hand-to-hand fighting developed from the Greeks and other Western peoples, contrasts them with the Eastern martial arts, and gives instructions in using boxing and other technique… OL3354983W
Jet Li Jet Li Christy Marx A biography of the Asian film star and martial arts master Jet Li, including action photographs and a listing of his films. OL5712063W
Inside the cage Inside the cage Jim Whiting "Discusses some of the best mixed martial arts fights in the sport's history and how MMA managed to survive its dark days"--Provided by publisher. OL5717503W
Tai Chi for kids Tai Chi for kids Stuart Alve Olson Teaches the basics of the ancient Chinese exercise of Tai Chi through a story, illustrations, and simple, step-by-step directions. OL6213480W
Secrets of martial arts masters Secrets of martial arts masters Martin J. Dougherty "Describes the techniques, benefits, and dangers of various martial arts"--Provided by publisher. OL8494125W
The secrets of martial arts The secrets of martial arts Christopher L. Harbo "In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Dr. Isabel Soto as she explores the history and techniques of karate, tae kwon do, jujitsu, and kung fu"--Provided by publisher. OL8815015W