Resultados de búsqueda: Sports - Martial Arts from Riverwood's Books

WA: Golden Bell. Very Good. 1990. First Edition. Softcover. 1550560433 . Signed and inscribed on title page: "Best wishes to ____, a fine student of mine, Sept 30/94, O. E. Simon". Also has previous owner's name written inside front cover. Cover has some scuffing and light wear to edges and corners. Pages clean and intact, numerous b/w photos. The author proposes that women protect themselves from rape and physical assault through vigorous self-defense. His first line of defense is knowledge mixed with an ounce of basic suspicion. He covers many physical conditions and locations of potential attacks, including car, elevator and bike to name but three.... An excellent resource. (230os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 157 pages; Signed by Author .

Tuttle Publishing. Very Good. 2001. Softcover. 080483413X . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover & usual ex-lib type markings. Interior pages clean and tight, a little soiling touter edge of pages. Cover has light wear at corners. 203 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "Bushido is a charming description of the chivalric code of honour and morality of the samurai. Nitobe, a Japanese philosopher writing in eloquent English, explains the origin and sources of bushido, or the way of the knight. Originally published in 1905 and in its 33rd printing, Bushido is a classic work on the "samurai code. " (*lower shipping avail to Cdn & overseas locations) [285-osl] .

IL: Human Kinetics. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0880115947 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear to laminate, a little soiling to one outer edge. Internal pages are clean and tight. B/w photos. 204 pages. "Whether you’re a novice or an experienced karate-ka, you can learn new skills in Karate Techniques & Tactics. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Let one of the highest-ranking karate instructors teach you the best form for stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. You’ll master the fundamental techniques and develop tactics based on your personal strengths and weaknesses, and then learn how to adapt these skills and strategies for effective self-defense where the rules of the dojo don’t apply. Conditioning drills will give you more speed and power, and the secrets of successful international competitors will help you to perform your best in matches. " (300-osl) .

Harper Collins. Good+. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0006385834 . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings, light staining outer edge of pages, light edgewear. Internal pages are clean with a few earmarks and occasional light wrinkling. B/w photos. "... Martial arts are not simply the domain of those interested in self defense or physical fitness, but are important tools in creating true harmony between mind and body. The discipline and self-knowledge gained in martial arts training translate easily into many aspects of our lives... Sifu Glenn Doyle, who is three-time Canadian Kung-Fu champion and the personal martial arts instructor to figure skating champion Elvis Stojko, knows and understands the power of martial arts. The Martial Artist’s Way is Glen’s blend of practical teaching, thoughtful insight and inspired motivation-including the secrets of his training success..." (os) ; 8vo .

Little, Brown & Company. Very Good. 1997. Softcover. 0316734640 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages unmarked. Cover has very light edgewear and a little scuffing. There are 3 small stains to outer edge of pages which appear to be something like grape juice (fairly minor). Illustrated. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "Although this book covers martial arts basics such as stances, self-defense, sparring, and belt ranks, its strong point is its exploration of the philosophy and history of these fighting styles. Rafkin offers background material on the origins of major styles from around the world. She uses anecdotes to illustrate the skills of ancient masters and highlights the talents of modern "warriors. " There's information here on everyone from the Shaolin Temple monks to Bruce Lee, including women and young people..." [511]. .