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Guy Windsor has been training swordsmen and swordswomen for a very long time. This short book distills his principles of training swordsmanship into seven key ideas, divided into three internal principles, and four external principles. They are: Internal:1) Mindfulness2) Flow3) Adopt Useful Beliefs External:4) No Injuries5) The Pareto Principle6) Run a Diagnostic7) Distinguish between knowledge and skill This essential short guide describes each principle,...
762) Karate
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This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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This ebook is priced as low as possible so we can bring the excitement of female vs male wrestling directly to you! These women share their life experiences humbling and defeating men and their specific experiences wrestling for the Penn-Hio Tamers female team. Our previous book deals with the Penn-Hio Tamers team members and this book introduces you to several more members and lets you in on their full-life experiences kicking male butt. The Penn-Hio...
764) Tae Kwon Do
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This book gives a quick overview of tae kwon do, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
765) Kung Fu
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This book gives a quick overview of kung fu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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Goals-what you are fighting for changes every element of how you fight.
If you fight, you fight for a goal and you fight in an environment.
In a sport environment you want to win quickly and decisively, with solid assurances that your opponent will be able to get up and compete again tomorrow.
In a combat environment you also want to win quickly and decisively, but with solid assurances that your adversary cannot get up and re-engage.
In the tricky...
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Ever wonder how good you'd be with a sword?
This book is for you. Do you love movie sword fights?
Learn how real sword fights work. Are you into stage combat?
Add depth with historically accurate technique. You're a bad uncle looking for a present for your niece?
Get her this book, though her parents might hate you. Or do you just like swords?
If you've ever wanted to turn your sword dreams into reality, then this book is for you. Anyone can...
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Before Frank Shamrock became known professionally as "The Legend" winning almost every mixed martial arts title in existence he endured a childhood marred with abuse, neglect, and molestation that led to an equally troubled young adulthood. This riveting book tells his whole story: his neglect as a child by his hippie mother and absentee father, his salvation under the foster father who took him in when no one else would, his desperate act of armed...
769) She Made Me Tap Out
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This book profiles women that I've met from various places around the world. While I have enjoyed the power and dominance of South American women, nothing beats a muscular, dominant Caribbean lady. As readers know, I will do almost anything to correspond with and meet strong, muscular, skilled, dominant women. Some of these women are fluent English speakers and for some it's a 2nd language. This book includes sizzling hot pictures and profiles that...
770) Mixed Wrestling Tricks and Treats Penn-Dom Quakes Female Wrestling Team Profiles Halloween 2020 E
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This ebook has some of the great female wrestlers from the Penn-Dom Lady Quakes. Wrestling teams and groups have been formed by grappling enthusiasts over the years and this is the 2nd all-female team we are profiling. Penn-Dom Lady Quakes formed to be an opponent-team to face the all-female Penn-Hio Tamers. The Lady Quakes went on to face other all-female teams and thrown-together teams of males. You will be in awe of these incredibly skilled, strong,...
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Filipino Martial Arts illustrates the basic strikes, blocks, counters, and disarms of the Serrada Escrima fighting system. A highly effective, well-rounded warrior art, Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements that are equally applicable in both unarmed and knife fighting. Profusely illustrated, this martial arts manual describes not only the techniques but also the history and philosophy of the Filipino martial arts and their relevance...
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In 1599, during the period when the Portuguese crown was united to the crowns of Castile and Aragon, a Portuguese master-at-arms called Domingo Luis Godinho wrote a manuscript in Spanish entitled Arte de Esgrima (The Art of Fencing). Although Godinho's live is largely a mystery and his text was never published, today his manuscript of utmost relevance in the study of Renaissance Iberian fencing, since it is the only complete treatise discovered so...
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Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book. Film, television, and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat. While these media overly romanticize the relationship between a philosophy of non-violence and the art of fighting, When Buddhists Attack: The Curious Relationship Between Zen and the Martial Arts...
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As readers know, strong, skilled, dominant women defeating men is my passion. My name is Ken Phillips and along with Wanda, Kate, Dan and Roxy we've organized several female vs male events since 2014. We formed an informal and fluid team called Penn-Hio Tamers who wrestle against other groups of females and against groups of men that join together to form a wrestling team. Some of the women in this book share their experiences wrestling in these events....
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Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin reveals sumo to be an action-packed sport populated by genuine athletes who employ clever strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today. This sumo book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and...
776) Jiu-Jitsu
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This book gives a quick overview of jiu-jitsu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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It has been a ton of fun to meet these women and learn about their lives and their dominance. We begin with Sondra who is a beautiful, thick powerhouse. Her pictures will blow you away and you'll love hearing about how Sondra defeats and dominates the men in her life. See what it's like to have a wife or step-mom like this amazing Amazon!
Sol is next and this tall, solid, beautiful blonde will rock your world! Sol is both strong and skilled and when...
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In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a taekwondo master-not! Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He believes that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to-with hilarious results. Flint's gentle, satiric humor and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about taekwondo.
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Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. Beginning with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy, the work outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating...
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Harry McEvoy, foremost expert in the field of tomahawk and knife throwing provides readers with an exciting, in-depth look at the popular sport of weapon throwing. Meet the men who throw flaming knives at lovely ladies on a spinning target-and not scorch a hair; learn about the legendary "Skeeter" Vaughan, whose record-breaking throw saved the lives of hundreds of U.S. servicemen during World War II; and witness the courage of Tony Cascarella, who...
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