Martial Arts, Wrestling And Boxing Titles W/BB Fall 2014
Martial Arts, Wrestlingand Boxing Titles W/BBFall 2014
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPThe Path of the NinjaMartin FaulksSummaryThe memoir of a puny boy in a rural town who grew up to become a Ninja Grand Master9781444764406Pub Date: 11/1/14Ship Date: 11/1/14 27.95Hardback / Cloth overboards320 pagesCarton Qty: 32Biography & Autobiography/ SportsBIO016000By turns thrilling, funny, and spiritually enlightening, this story is a real-life Kick-Ass. Martin Faulks grew up in aNorfolk village, England. Returning from the rec center with a friend one day, they were attacked by a gang ofolder boys. Martin ran away leaving his friend to be beaten up, but he vowed that would never happen again. Hetrained in the martial arts, and in his teens he began to hear intriguing rumors of two local ninjas said to havebeen in the special forces and to have trained in Japan. They proved highly elusive, but one day Martin waswatching a stage magician in a club, and realized that the man on the stage was one of the guys he had beenlooking for. So began a series of initiations that would take him eventually to being trained by the Dalai Lama'sbodyguard and living with the Yamabushi, the most secretive of the ninja sects, located in the mountains ofJapan.Author BioMartin Faulks is a martial arts champion with a black belt in Japanese Ninjutsu "Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu" and theKorean martial art, Kuk Sool Won. He is proficient in such spiritual disciplines as Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and thelegendary form of Yi Jin Jing. His previous works include Gateways to Health: Secrets of Rejuvenation and TheZen Diet Revolution.6.000 in W 9.500 in H152mm W 241mm HWarrior OriginsThe Historical and Legendary Links Between the Bodhidharma's, Shaolin Kung-Fu, Karate and NinjutsuHutan AshrafianSummaryEssential reading for martial arts practitioners and students of Buddhism9780750956185Pub Date: 10/1/14Ship Date: 10/1/14 19.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)224 pagesCarton Qty: 32Religion / BuddhismREL007000This book considers the universal question posed by both martial artists and practitioners of eastern religionsregarding the origins of each style or school. It delineates the ancestries of the most famous and popular martialarts worldwide and identifies the legends and the known historical facts regarding the roots of the mainstreamarts of Shaolin Kung-Fu, Karate, and Ninjutsu. By doing so it addresses the history of the famous Bodhidharma asthe legendary father of Shaolin Kung-Fu and Zen Buddhism. It offers critical analysis of significant historicaldates in the three disciplines and links these to modern martial arts practice and culture. The book also revealsfacts on the lives of some of the most prominent and famed individuals of these arts from the modern eraincluding Bruce Lee (Kung Fu) and Fujita Seiko (Ninjutsu).Author BioHutan Ashrafian is a doctor, scientist, historian, and martial artist. He has three decades of experience inKarate and holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the style of Goju-Ryu Karate and Dan grades and instructorships inseveral other systems. A winner of two karate world championship titles, he is also a practicing surgeon.6.000 in W 9.000 in H152mm W 229mm HIPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 1
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPIga and Koka Ninja SkillsThe Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu ShigenoriAntony Cummins, Yoshie MinamiSummaryThe secret manuals of the oral tradition of the Iga and Koka Ninja, feared and respected across Japan forcenturies-now in paperback9780750956642Pub Date: 10/1/14Ship Date: 10/1/14 22.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)192 pagesCarton Qty: 32Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Through patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team haveunearthed a Shinobi treasure. The 18th-century military historian Chikamatsu recorded the oral traditions of theNinja and passed on those skills in lectures he gave at his Renpeido school of war in Owari domain during theearly 1700s. Chikamatsu wrote specifically about the Shinobi of Iga and Koka, regions from which warriors werehired all over the land in the days of war. The lost scrolls are filled with unknown Shinobi teachings, skills thatinclude infiltration, assassination, explosives, magic, and commando tactics, including an in depth commentary onSun Tzu's famous 13th chapter, "The Use of Spies."Author BioAntony Cummins is the author of Conversations with an Assassin, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts,To Stand on a Stone, and True Path of the Ninja. He is a martial arts teacher and a specialist on the ninjutsumanuals of Japan, and has released several DVDs as well as working as a host in the documentary The Ninja:Shadow Warriors. Yoshie Minami translated the Shoninki by Natori Masazumi, also in collaboration with AntonyCummins.6.000 in W 9.000 in H152mm W 229mm HBruce LeeThe Evolution of a Martial ArtistTommy GongSummary9780897502085Pub Date: 6/1/14Ship Date: 6/1/14 29.99Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)258 pagesCarton Qty: 18Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Tracing Bruce Lee's path from wing chun student to jeet kune do founder, this biography chronicles Lee'sphysical journey-from Hong Kong to Seattle to Oakland to Los Angeles and back again to Hong Kong-as well ashis voyage of self-discovery and actualization. The book draws on numerous conversations with Bruce Lee'schildhood classmates, former students, and family friends, offering a unique insight into the life of the legendarymartial artist. It also offers a wealth of rare and unique photos, letters, and personal writings courtesy of Lee'swife, Linda Lee Cadwell, and his daughter Shannon. As they learn about his progression in martial arts techniquesand training methods, readers will also discover how Bruce Lee's personal philosophy of continuously adapting tothe changing conditions of the moment can be applied to life.Author BioTommy Gong is a martial arts instructor with more than 30 years of experience studying and practicing jeetkune do. His instructor, Ted Wong, was among only a few individuals who were certified in jeet kune do by BruceLee. Gong is a founding board member of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Nucleus/Bruce Lee Educational Foundation.He lives in Atascadero, California.8.500 in W 11.000 in H 1.680 lb Wt216mm W 279mm H 762g WtIPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 2
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPThe Complete Ninja CollectionStephen K HayesSummaryExpanded and collected for the first time in a single volume, the six ninja books by this legendary ninjutsu masteroffer a comprehensive guide to this misunderstood martial art. Beginners will be introduced to the building blocksof ninjutsu: the basic postures, the natural elements that correspond with fighting techniques, the sorts ofweapons utilized, and the "scheme of totality." More advanced practitioners will benefit from descriptions of suchprinciples as enlightened consciousness, the goton-po theory of escape and invisibility, and the union of bodyand weapon. Meditation exercises are included to strengthen the consciousness and decrease reaction time.Expanding upon his original writings, and interwoven with the wisdom and insight garnered from four decades ofmartial arts training, the author addresses misconceptions associated with ninjutsu and shares the story of hispath to becoming an internationally recognized warrior and martial arts educator.9780897502061Pub Date: 11/1/13 69.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)850 pagesCarton Qty: 8Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Series: NinjaAuthor BioStephen K. Hayes is the author of 18 books that translate the timeless knowledge of the East into pragmaticlessons for contemporary Western life. As spiritual head of the Kasumi-An Dojo, he continues to offer instructionin both the meditation and martial arts traditions of Japan. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.6.000 in W 9.000 in H 3.640 lb Wt152mm W 229mm H 1,651g WtFull-Contact KarateAdvanced Sparring Techniques and Hard-Core Physical ConditioningKenji YamakiSummaryExplaining and demonstrating 60 techniques and conditioning drills in hard core sparring, this two-DVD set willenable karate students to succeed in their own sparring training while developing physical endurance andflexibility. A complete range of techniques are included in the tutorials, including blocks and counters, doubleattacks, double kicks, drills for kicking and dodging, feinting, front-kick combinations, and roundhouse kick drills.All of the expert demonstrations are performed by Kenji Yamaki, a powerhouse in the art of kyokushin karate.Originally recorded in Yamaki's native Japanese, this dual-language edition features an English voiceover.9781581334890Pub Date: 10/14/13 49.95DVD videoAuthor BioKenji Yamaki has won 83 karate championships and teaches kyokushin karate at his Yamaki Karate dojo. Helives in Torrance, California.1 pagesCarton Qty: 30Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO0270005.250 in W 7.500 in H 0.260 lb Wt133mm W 191mm H 118g WtIPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 3
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPModern Army CombativesBattle-Proven Techniques and Training MethodsMatt LarsenSummaryIn Battlefield situations where soldiers are forced to fight enemies in close contact, superior hand-to-handcombat skills can mean the difference not only between victory and defeat, but also between life and death.This authoritative manual addresses close-combat fundamentals from their history to their current role in modernwarfare, and illustrates basic techniques and training methods with detailed photo sequences.Author Bio9780897502078Pub Date: 10/31/13 18.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)184 pagesCarton Qty: 68Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of theU.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regimentduring the course of a 22-year career in the military. Larsen founded the United States Army Combatives Schooland served as both its commandant and the Director of the Army Combatives program for more than a decade.While there he wrote both the 2002 and 2009 editions of FM 3-25.150 (Combatives).Since leaving the Army, Larsen has worked as a private security contractor throughout the Middle East andAfrica; trained US Marine Corps personal security detachments (PSD) for deployment to Iraq; designed aCombatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combativestraining systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry6.000 in W 9.000 in H 0.640 lb Wt152mm W 229mm H 290g WtAiki-JujutsuMixed Martial Art of the SamuraiCary NemeroffSummaryEssential reading for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial arts9781847974785Pub Date: 9/1/13 32.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)192 pagesCarton Qty: 0Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Using step-by-step photography and text, the author, a 10th Dan, demonstrates how to perform the throws,hand strikes, grappling/groundwork maneuvers, blocks, break-falls, kicks, and sword-disarming techniques of thecomplete Aiki-Jujutsu system, including Kempo-Jutsu, Aiki-Jutsu, and Ju-Jutsu. He also provides a concise historyof the concepts and systems surrounding Aiki-Jujutsu's development, such as Budo and Bujutsu, enabling thepractitioner to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the art. This book will appeal to anyone interestedmixed martial arts or the traditional Asian martial arts, and those who seek to learn more about the techniques,philosophy, and history of the fighting arts of the Samurai.Author BioCary Nemeroff is the founder of Fukasa-Ryu Bujutsu Kai, a member organization of the International OkinawanMartial Arts Union. A teacher of Japanese and Okinawan martial arts, he holds a 10th Degree Black Belt in AikiJujutsu (Jujutsu) as well as many other Master-level gradings, with 35 years of training to his credit. Hisprograms are taught throughout New York City and the New York metropolitan area.7.500 in W 9.500 in H191mm W 241mm HIPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 4
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPIn Search of the NinjaThe Historical Truth of NinjutsuAntony CumminsSummaryNow available in paperback, the first book to describe the reality of ninja history9780752492100Pub Date: 9/1/13 19.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)240 pagesCarton Qty: 0Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO0270006.500 in W 10.000 in H165mm W 254mm HLost in modern myth, false history, and general misinterpretation, the ninja has been misrepresented for manyyears, but recently, a desire for a more historical view of the ninja has become a popular theme in thehistory/martial arts community. Providing a rare, accurate view of the ninja, this book is based upon theHistorical Ninjutsu Research Team's translations of the major ninja manuals and consists of genuinely newmaterial. Little historical research has been done on the ninja of Japan. Here for the first time the connection ofthe famous Hattori family warriors with the ninja is explained, the samurai versus ninja myth is dispelled, and therealities of ninja skills are analyzed. Such questions are answered as "How did a ninja work underwater whenmining castle walls?" and "How can a bird be used to set fire to the enemy's camp?" The book explores newlydiscovered connections to ancient Chinese manuals, lost skills, and the hidden Zen philosophy that the ninjafollowed.Author BioAntony Cummins is the author of Conversations with an Assassin, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts,To Stand on a Stone, and True Path of the Ninja. He is a martial arts teacher and a specialist on the ninjutsumanuals of Japan, and has released several DVDs as well as working as a host in the documentary The Ninja:Shadow Warriors.The Fundamentals of JudoRay Stevens, Edward SempleSummaryIdentifies the essential techniques that define judo as a fighting art and looks at how students should practiceand develop these key skillsThe core techniques of judo are analyzed here in depth, and through step-by-step photography, for the benefitof both beginner and experienced judo players. The analysis of each technique reflects Ray Stevens' detailedtechnical knowledge and experience as a judo player. The book also discusses how judo originated and evolved,the effect judo has had on the martial arts world, how a judo club is structured and how students of differentabilities can train and practice together, and how to get started and get the most from training.9781847974143Pub Date: 5/1/13Ship Date: 5/1/13 24.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)128 pagesCarton Qty: 32Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000Author BioRay Stevens is a 6th dan in judo and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His competitive record for judo includesan Olympic Silver medal, a European Silver medal, two Commonwealth Gold medals, and three British Open titles,and a host of other titles and championships. Edward Semple is a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.He is the author of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.7.500 in W 9.500 in H191mm W 241mm HIPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 5
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPWing Chun Kung FuWeapons TrainingSifu Shaun RawcliffeSummaryA thorough guide to the weapons forms, aimed at advanced Wing Chun students and instructors9781847973887Pub Date: 5/1/13Ship Date: 5/1/13 29.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)Weapons training focuses on core elements of power usage and precision, improving stance, structure, andstrength. Mastering control of the weapons focuses on the need for total body control and absolute accuracy ofmovement. This guide covers the principles of the forms for Baat Cham Dao (the eight slashing or choppingknives form) and Luk Dim Boon Kwun (six and a half point pole). It gives clear, concise explanations of the shape,structure, and movements of the weapons forms, and applications where appropriate. Each section of the formsis illustrated in detail with step-by-step photographs. This guide also provides an essential training checklist toeach key technique within the forms and examines the benefits of training in the weapons forms.Author BioSifu Shaun Rawcliffe is the author of Simply Wing Chun Kung Fu and Wing Chun Kung Fu: The Wooden Dummy.160 pagesCarton Qty: 32Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO0270006.500 in W 9.500 in H165mm W 241mm HUncagedMy Life as a Champion MMA FighterFrank Shamrock, Charles Fleming, Mickey RourkeSummary9781613744659Pub Date: 10/1/12 24.95Hardback / Cloth overboards272 pagesCarton Qty: 0Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO0270006.000 in W 9.000 in H152mm W 229mm HBefore Frank Shamrock became known professionally as "The Legend"-winning almost every mixed martial artstitle in existence-he endured a childhood marred with abuse, neglect, and molestation that led to an equallytroubled young adulthood. This riveting book tells his whole story: his neglect as a child by his hippie mother andabsentee father, his salvation under the foster father who took him in when no one else would, his desperate actof armed robbery and subsequent incarceration in state prison, and his eventual rebirth as a cage fighter whowould go on to dominate the entire sport for the next two decades. Detailing his fights inside and outside of thering, it discusses the people and events that enabled him to become a champion as well as his problems with theUltimate Fighting Championship and the reasons behind his retirement. With eye-opening depictions of the worldof mixed martial arts fighters and refreshing candor, this thrilling story of sex, violence, crime, and redemptionreveals the numerous pitfalls a famous fighter encountered in his life and how he successfully.Author BioFrank Shamrock was the undefeated mixed martial arts (MMA) champion for 10 years and is the only person towin a title in all three major North American fight promotions (UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce). He has worked as anNBC sports announcer, is an owner of fight venues, and created his own line of MMA training gyms. He is theauthor of Mixed Martial Arts for Dummies. He lives in Los Angeles. Charles Fleming is a writer, an adjunctfaculty member of the University of Southern California, and a reporter whose writing has been published in suchpublications as Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair. He is the coauthor of several books, includingThe Goomba Book of Love, The Goomba Diet, A Goomba's Guide to Life, My Lobotomy, and Three Weeks inOctober. He lives in Los Angeles. Mickey Rourke is an actor, a screenwriter, and a retired boxer. He has actedin such films as Angel Heart, Iron Man 2, and Sin City, and he won a Golden Globe Award in 2009 for his lead rolein The Wrestler. He lives in New York City.IPG Fall 2014 Sports-Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing BB Titles - August 2014Page 6
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUPTaekwon-Do PatternsFrom 1st to 7th Degree Black BeltMaster Jim Hogan, James HomeSummary9781847973047Pub Date: 5/1/12 34.95Paperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)288 pagesCarton Qty: 20Sports & Recreation /Martial Arts & Self-DefenseSPO027000A companion volume to Taekwon-Do Patterns: From Beginner to Black Belt-together the books describe andanalyze all 24 taekwon-do patternsFor the first time, all 15 patterns, or tul, of the Korean martial art of taekwon-do that are taught within theblack belt syllabus of the International Taekwon-Do Federati
martial arts training, the author addresses misconceptions associated with ninjutsu and shares the story of his path to becoming an internationally recognized warrior and martial arts educator. Summary Stephen K. Hayes is the author of 18 books that translate the timeless knowledge of the E
promotion of Chinese martial arts in modern times. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China established a major martial arts management organization, taking martial arts as the main promotion item. Through the excavation, sorting, inheritance and promotion of martial arts, a martial arts competition model was initially formed.
promotion of amateur boxing throughout England. It also represents England as a member of the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the European Boxing Council (EUBC) and is a shareholder in the British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA). The ABAE is responsible for the delivery of the Whole Sport Plan 2009-13 for amateur boxing.
Traditional martial arts instruction emphasizes psychological, spiritual, and nonaggressive aspects of the art, and modern martial arts tend to focus on competition and aggression (Fuller, 1988). Traditional martial arts training has been shown to reduce aggressive tendencies, and modern martial
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The Polish Boxing Association, in cooperation with the International Boxing Association AIBA, organizes the first world championship-level boxing event in Polish history, which is AIBA Youth Men's and Women's World Boxing Championship - Kielce 2021.
Examples of Martial Law Martial Law in the U.S. There are quite a few examples of Martial Law being imposed. However, those were isolated incidents and not nation-wide, as we expect the next Martial Law to be when it will hit us unnoticed. General Andrew Jackson declared martial law in New Orleans during the war of 1812 and Mayor Roswell B .
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