martial arts

With full-color photographs, fact boxes, sidebars, and Web sites, this book is an introduction to aikido in which readers learn to defend themselves but also to not cause injury to their attackers.

Martial arts are a form of self-defense, and are not to be used for aggression or violence. Many martial arts practiced today have their roots in Asia, but forms of martial arts were also done in other parts of the world.

Led by Sensei Wu, four ninja search for the Scythe of Quakes and try to master the art of spinjintzu, while faced with dragons and skeleton warriors.

Zane, a member of Sensei Wu's team of ninja warriors who has no memories, wants to find answers about his past, but getting them might put the whole team in danger.

Describes ten extreme fighting styles, including jujutsu, aikido, tae kwon do, and muay thai.

Four youngsters from a hometown karate school are secretly part of an elite club that must defend the world against an evil power.

Introduces young students to the basic techniques and training methods of Judo including throws and hold downs, and discusses judo rules, games, and training exercises.

Describes and illustrates the unarmed combat techniques used by members of the military, based on a variety of martial arts, and includes a look at the combat systems of some of the world's most famous special forces units.

Examines the benefits of martial arts training for people with disabilities, discussing the differences between each martial art, and identifying issues people with disabilities should consider before choosing a discipline. Includes descriptions and illustrations of various techniques.

Examines the benefits of martial arts training for athletic conditioning, looking at how martial arts integrate the components of muscular strength, heart-lung fitness, and flexibility, as well as the development of balance, speed, and coordination, and including descriptions and illustrations of different exercises.