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We have some amazing women who agreed to participate in one of our events in late 2019. These women are all trained by Wanda, but they had experience and expertise dating back beyond first meeting her. We also have some Readers' Choice entries. These are profiles that our readers have enjoyed the most. The victories in this book are extremely hard-core! Whenever a lady defeats a man with an audience cheering her on, things start to really get to next-level-domme....
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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,...
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Here they are, available for the first time in one collection, Bruce Lee's conversations with the press from 1958 to 1973.Words of the Dragon is an anthology of rare newspaper and magazine interviews with Bruce Lee, many not previously published in the United States, revealing new words and explanations of Bruce about himself, his art, and philosophy. Interesting and insightful, Words of the Dragon provides the reader a means to understand the real...
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It has been my pleasure to reconnect with some amazing women and to introduce readers to some brand-new powerhouse females. The pictures and profiles will delight you! Our first two ladies are in their 20's and they're both fun-loving and very strong, capable fighters. Mayly and Jill show a former husband of their cousin a scary-good time. They also reconnected with two guys they knew when they were younger and tough them a lesson about female-fight-capabilities....
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Muay Thai: The Art of Eight Limbs is a comprehensive guide to the art of Muay Thai, covering both the technical aspects of the sport and its cultural significance. It is designed for practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced fighters, as well as those interested in learning about the history and philosophy of Muay Thai. The book also emphasizes the importance of respect, discipline, and sportsmanship within the Muay Thai community.
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Take a beginners' course with world-renowned swordsmanship instructor Dr. Guy Windsor, through this innovative workbook format.
With this 70+ page workbook you can learn the basics of rapier fencing. The book is illustrated with extracts from historical sources, and supported by over twenty video clips, linked to in the text. All you need is a training partner, a smartphone, tablet, or computer, and a couple of practice rapiers and fencing masks.
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Many people believe that bodyguards lead exciting lives and the job is one that anyone who is tough, strong or intimidating could do well at. The truth is, becoming a successful bodyguard requires much more than martial arts skills and an imposing presence! The job of a bodyguard is one that includes a lot of research, planning and negotiation and this new book explains exactly what this career entails. It can be a very interesting and rewarding career...
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A ground-breaking and enduringly popular guide to medieval Italian knightly combat. This book, first published in 2004, started a generation of swordsmen along their path to martial expertise. It includes instruction on both theory and practice, background material about the great swordsmen Fiore dei Liberi and Philippo Vadi, and advice on what equipment to purchase. Essential reading for anyone interested in swords, martial arts, or history!
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Guy Windsor has been training historical fencers for over twenty years. For many swordsmen and swordswomen, expert freeplay (also called sparring or fencing) is the pinnacle of the art; both desirable and hard to attain. In this book he describes the step-by-step process he uses to take students from absolute beginner to expert fencer. This is system can be applied to any style of fencing, because it is not about the specifics of technique. It is...
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This lighthearted guide to Japanese sumo is a great introduction to the sport for westerners. Author J. A. Sargeant, sports editor for the English-language, Asahi Evening News, realized that there were many foreigners who would enjoy Sumo more if they knew more of the essential facts about it. Utilizing his knowledge and first-hand information on the sport, he produced this sumo book to meet this need. Written in the humorous, easy-to-read fashion...
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Master the many styles of Wing Chun Kung Fu with this expert martial arts guide. With the fame of Bruce Lee, the conditions in Hong Kong, and the hard work and effort of many of his classmates, the Wing Chun of the late master Yip Man became one of the most well-known and popular Chinese martial arts in the world. Although this gave Wing Chun international recognition, it also led to a lot of misconceptions. Due to a lack of authentic information,...
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With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that...
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The Jiu Jitsu Training Journal is a training tool created for Jiu Jitsu practitioners who are ready to take their learning to the next level.
The Jiu Jitsu Training Journal provides space for taking notes, drawing illustrations, and tracking critical details and indicators to enhance student retention of the techniques taught in class. It includes practical help for your journey to help you stay on track with your goals and optimize your learning...
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This book gives a quick overview of muay thai, 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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Steve Jones' Body Mind Spirit system shows you how to excel at whatever life throws at you, from self-defence on the streets, dealing with office bully tactics or giving a speech in front of a crowd of people. Using kung fu, dynamic meditation and chi gung, this is a unique guide to achieving success, confidence and balance in modern life. The Intelligent Warrior is a unique guidebook to finding balance and success in life, teaching the reader how...
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Widely practiced but not always understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that have not fully been documented until now. Written in the context of Philippine history and culture, Filipino Martial Culture uncovers the esoteric components of the Filipino martial arts and the life histories of the men who perpetuate them. Included are: the history of turbulence and war in the Philippines from prehistoric times...
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Not only is knife throwing fun, it is also a great sport, entertainment, recreation and exercise. It can be a wonderful pastime, or even a profession, and the fundamentals are easy to learn. Anyone who can throw a stone, or baseball can also learn how to throw a knife with skill and accuracy. All you need is a good knife-designed for the purpose, whether made to throw by the handle or blade, a target, and a small portion of the back yard for the throwing...
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Médaillé aux Jeux Olympiques de Barcelone (1992) et de Sydney (2000), médaillé à trois championnats du Monde, aux jeux du Commonwealth, ceux de la Francophonie et les Panaméricains, Nicolas Gill est considéré par la critique et le public comme le plus grand judoka du Canada. Détenteur d'un 7e dan, l'ancien élève de Me Hiroshi Nakamura au dojo Notre- Dame-de-Grâce a impressionné le public et les spécialistes par ses nombreuses performances...
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A UFC champion and a boy with leukemia, in the fight of their lives. Cody Garbrandt dreamed of being a UFC champion. In his darkest moments, when those dreams were dashed, he dug deep with the help of an unlikely friend-five-year-old Maddux Maple, a local hometown fan with leukemia. They made a pact: Cody would be in the UFC and win the championship, and Maddux would beat cancer. Read their moving story in Cody's new book, The Pact, and go behind...
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This is a definitive martial arts manual on the principles and methods of effective police self-defense. Designed as a martial arts textbook, it details, clearly and concisely, the complete range of self-defense techniques for the law enforcement officer. Each chapter begins with an overview of the material to be covered, and topics range from basic philosophy to advanced close-quarter fighting. The text is directed to one purpose: providing a curriculum...
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