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Un audiobook per ogni appassionato di arti marziali. La serie "I grandi dello sport" ti fa rivivere le gesta e la vita dei più grandi campioni nella storia del loro sport: Marco Pantani, il re del ciclismo, Yasuhiro Yamashita, maestro judoka, e Robin Friday, calciatore ribelle dal talento innato. Tra gli atleti più famosi del Giappone spicca sicuramente il nome di Yasuhiro Yamashita, campione indiscusso dell'arte marziale judo in patria e all'estero.

How to master the ancient art of moving meditation! The practice of Tai Chi provides many benefits to the human body. Aside from the physical benefits, the practice of Tai Chi can bring improvements in different aspects. Learning to master Tai Chi challenges your physical and mental capabilities. Tai Chi requires effort, patience, and discipline. Improved coordination. Tai Chi progressively improves your gross physical coordination and even the most subtle aspects of physical movement.

From author Phil Pierce, this guide cracks open the secretive techniques and explores why we are fascinated by the unknown and the mysterious. Whether you train in Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, Origami or none of these you will find this eye opening and entertaining. Discover the truth behind the legends!

Told by a former MMA combatant whose promising career came to an unexpected end due to a freak sparring session injury, Saleh Stevens' History of MMA: From Rome to Today covers the many critical influences that ultimately shaped the practice of mixed martial arts as it is understood today. In his first book, the author begins by offering his insight into the role of the earliest practitioners of pankration, a sport that was included in the original Olympic Games.

Dirt on Your Tabies: 7 Short Stories of Seisho Ryu Ninjutsu is a collection of short stories of various training situations that I have had the unique pleasure to be a part of. These stories are not your typical martial arts stories but those of life lessons learned along the way through the various situations that our kind of training so often brings. Enjoy listening. God bless.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of UFC superstar Junior dos Santos. If you're reading this, then you must be a Junior dos Santos fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Junior is considered to be one of the greatest UFC heavyweights in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him fight throughout his young career. This audiobook will reveal to you much about Junior's story and his many accomplishments.

Ascoltando... si impara! Anche la letteratura, con il Prof! In questo audiolibro, che fa parte della collana dedicata alla letteratura, trovi tutto quello che devi sapere su Giovanni Boccaccio e sul suo tempo. Il Prof. vi racconta Boccaccio e la sua opera più importante: Il Decameron ma anche la vita del sommo scrittore del 1300, e alcuni brani, i più belli e conosciuti della sua opera immortale e poi le sfaccettature del suo carattere, le curiosità, gli aneddoti, e il contesto storico in cui visse.

Das Chi Kung entwickelt sich in China seit Jahrtausenden in vielfacher Ausprägung, wie z.B. den 8 edlen Brokaten...

Die Einheit von Körper und Geist, Kampfkunst auf höchstem Niveau und eine innere Kraft, die übermenschlich zu sein scheint - seit Julian Jacobi ein kleiner Junge ist, träumt er davon, Shaolin-Mönch zu werden. Sein ganzes Leben richtet er danach aus. Das beinharte Training und die mühevollen Übungen für Körper und Geist bringen ihn oft an den Rand seiner Möglichkeiten. Mit 17 wähnt Julian sich am Ziel. Er tritt als Novize einem Shaolin-Orden bei.

Developed with input from Top Martial Artists and Self Defense experts, this guide reveals the secrets of real Self Defense and exposes the truth behind street violence.

A book for all instructors and students of self defense who strive for excellence in their teaching and training. This book details all the essential elements of teaching combatives the right way so that you can get the results your students are looking for.

Desde los inicios de la civilización china, hasta nuestros días, el kung-fu transmite una filosofía arcana y múltiples técnicas de combate que, a través del cine, han maravillado al mundo entero. La Breve historia de kung-fu nos descubre la apasionante historia de las artes marciales chinas, unas técnicas de combate que datan más o menos de los tiempos de Fu Xi en el 2.800 A. C.

By the time you finish listening to this audiobook, you will have a complete self-defense game plan in place, and you will know more about how to protect yourself than most people out there - even the ones who train in self-defense already! This audiobook is based on a lifetime's experience from martial arts/self-defense training and real-world experience from the street and working doors as a bouncer.

This audiobook is based on three primary concepts that could save your life: Situational awareness - that is, awareness and evaluation of your immediate situation. The ability to control fear - science states that we cannot, nor would we want to, eliminate fear. But through mental training that anyone can master, fear can be channeled into effective responses to threats. Knowledge of self-defense techniques - specific self-defense techniques that, when applied with intention, will disable an attacker long enough for you to escape.

FTW Self Defense is a revolutionary text which addresses, in great detail, many important yet controversial topics which most instructors do not discuss with their students. This is the reality of self defense, and these topics are not entered into lightly. Intended for mature and open minded students only. This is the long awaited companion volume to the underground best seller Hardcore Self Defense.

This audiobook's target audience is females between the ages of 18 and 35 who are seeking realistic advice about how to avoid conflict, stay safe in high risk situations, and defend themselves effectively if necessary. This audiobook differs from the typical women's self-defense audiobook in that it is written from the outlaw perspective by a controversial author who had been immersed in deep street subcultures for over 20 years and has published two underground bestsellers regarding the forbidden topics of self-defense that more reputable instructors are hesitant to address.

Many individuals consider purchasing a gun for home protection, yet have no experience with firearms and the information available online seems confusing and often contradictory. This audiobook was written specifically for the novice and is a practical and common sense introduction to selecting your first firearm (handgun or shotgun) and learning how to use it safely and effectively in the absence of formalized training.

A comprehensive guide on many different aspects of martial arts pedagogy. Topics include: teaching children with learning disabilities, anatomy and common injuries, leadership skills, and hundreds of specific drills.

Journey: On Mastering Ukemi is an allegorical tale meant for those individuals who have already learned the basics of ukemi - attack and the relentless heart. Yet beginners will find it fascinating as well, because Linden Sensei brings all his storytelling skills to bear upon this amazing journey. This is the second book in the Mastership Series by Aikido Master Daniel Linden. Mr. Linden continues his enigmatic and powerful instruction with an allegorical tale of test and triumph in the high Himalayan mountains in Nepal.

The Way of the Dojo is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to own or operate a martial arts school. It features both traditional and cutting edge information on marketing, hiring employees, martial arts school valuation, social media, lease negotiation, school design, and more.