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1) Fist to fist
Publisher
Distributed by Westlake/Monument Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1999
Description
"The Producers of this wall-to-wall action documentary have dared to answer the burning question asked by every fan of (Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan). What would happen if these two men had come eye-to-eye, fist to fist in the action ballet of the millenium?"--Container.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Grappling and submission grappling moves are fundamental in many MMA forms, especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Generally, they are focused in the clinch and ground ranges with the goal of defeating an opposing fighter through use of submission holds. In this exciting book, contact sports fans learn about the discipline, physical health, and mental health aspects of MMA. The inspiring story of Eddie Chong and his influence on the recovery of a grandmaster...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Based on unique access to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and its rival organizations, Blood in the Cage peers through the chain-link Octagon into the frighteningly seductive world of mixed martial arts, which has exploded in popularity despite resistance. Wertheim focuses on Pat Miletich, who runs the most famous MMA training school in the world. Single-handedly Miletich has transformed a gritty town on the Mississippi into an unlikely hotbed...
Author
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Based on ancient methods of fighting developed in the Asian countries of Japan, China, and Philippines, most martial arts today are practiced as a type of exercise or method of self-defense. Martial arts are about strength and physical energy - every practice is a workout for your entire body! But they are also about mind over matter, respect, and gaining inner "chi" ( or internal energy.)
8) Martial arts
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2000
Description
An illustrated guide to the history and techniques of a variety of martial arts including judo, tae kwon do, karate, and aikido.
9) Warrior
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Formats
Description
An ex-Marine haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enlists his father, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. The two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as, "The Crippler, " is that kind of person. Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and...
Series
Naruto volume 1
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2002.
Description
Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, young ninja Naruto Uzumaki carries sealed within him The Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, which once almost destroyed the village. Always an outcast because of his secret, now Naruto battles alongside his teammates Sasuke and Sakura to prove to himself and everyone else that he's the greatest ninja ever. But he's got a long list of challenges to face before he gets there!
13) The way
Author
Publisher
Darby Creek Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Cody LeBeau is the new kid at school and the new target for the bullies. He's Abenaki, like most of the school, but still doesn't fit in. Things begin to change when his uncle comes to town for a martial arts competition and he and Cody begin training together.
14) Tae kwon do
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group's PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.
Series
Naruto volume 2
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2002.
Description
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura face deadly enemies and dark powers as the Chunin Exam continues in the Forest of Death. While they search for the Heaven and Earth scrolls, something evil is afoot, and it's after Sasuke! Then the genin must take on each other in one-on-one battles. Does Naruto have what it takes to stand up to his peers - and win?
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, rose to mainstream popularity in the 1990's with the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Since then, MMA has earned a reputation as a demanding and exhilarating sport. In this action-packed series, explore the exciting history, fearless fighters, premier promotions, and training and techniques that make up the thrilling world of MMA" -- Back cover.
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment [distributor]
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
A well-respected martial arts teacher and a good husband and father, Su Can's journey begins when his vengeful brother, Yuan, returns from war. Seeking revenge from a dark family history, Yuan, armed with the Five Venom Fist, destroys Su Can's family and ultimately his dignity. Reduced to a beggar, Su Can finds apprenticeship from Lord Wushu and adapts to a new form of martial arts, the Drunken Fist. Eventually, Su Can returns home to claim retribution...
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Join Aang, an extraordinary boy with incredible 'bending' powers, as he journeys through an exotic land filled with magical creatures and powerful friends. As the Avatar, he is the only one who can end the age-old conflict between the four nations, Air, Water, Earth, and Fire.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
©2006
Description
Militant eagle: The war may be over, but the fighting has just begun. A soldier returning home from battle joins forces with villagers seeking justice after their families are brutally slain.
The prodigal boxer: Thwarted in his early attempts to settle a score with the corrupt martial arts masters who killed his father, Fong Sai-Yuk develops his amazing fighting skills under the tenacious guidance of his mother, eagerly awaiting the day she pronounces...
20) Mortal kombat
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
1997, c1995
Description
Summoned to a mysterious island, three martial arts warriors engage in the ultimate battle of good against evil--the supernatural tournament of Mortal Kombat.
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