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4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
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4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
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4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
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4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
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4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
(3)
4-6
SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8458-8$26.60
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4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8460-1$26.60
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4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8455-7$26.60
(4)
4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8457-1$26.60
(4)
4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8459-5$26.60
(4)
4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8456-4$26.60
(4)
4-6
Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-985-4$25.65
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4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-983-0$25.65
(4)
4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-982-3$25.65
(4)
4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-981-6$25.65
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4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-980-9$25.65
(4)
4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59928-976-2$25.65
(4)
4-6
World of Martial Arts series.
These volumes provide a serviceable (if uninspired) introduction to the art of self-defense. Readers learn about the differences between ninjas and samurai, and specific martial arts weapons. Grappling addresses the power of leverage. Movies highlights such stars of cinema as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan; Masters presents legendary teachers from Musashi to Funakoshi. Crisp photographs on most pages illustrate moves, figures, and weapons. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Martial Arts titles: Grappling, Martial Arts Movies, Masters & Heroes, Ninja, Samurai, and Weapons.
32 pp.
| Gareth
| September, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-8368-4195-6$24.67
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4-6
Martial Arts series.
These basic introductions touch on each martial art's history, philosophical underpinnings, and required clothing and equipment. The clear texts and sharp photos provide step-by-step instructions for various stances, kicks, throws, and blocking moves. Although the books can't substitute for in-person lessons, they're a close second, and they may lure novices. Lists of websites and association addresses are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing.
32 pp.
| Gareth
| September, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-8368-4192-1$24.67
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4-6
Martial Arts series.
These basic introductions touch on each martial art's history, philosophical underpinnings, and required clothing and equipment. The clear texts and sharp photos provide step-by-step instructions for various stances, kicks, throws, and blocking moves. Although the books can't substitute for in-person lessons, they're a close second, and they may lure novices. Lists of websites and association addresses are included. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing.